LISBON FALLS – Richard J. Ferrence of Lisbon Falls died Nov. 27, 2021 at Marshwood Nursing Center in Lewiston. He was born in Lisbon Falls on Oct. 8, 1931, the son of Andrew J. And Julia Katula Ferrence.
He was educated in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon High School in 1951. He was employed at Pejepscot Paper Company until it closed in 1987.
On Oct. 5, 1957, he married Irene R. Pagurko at Saint Andrews church in Pejepscot.
Survivors are his wife of 64 years; two sons, Scott R. And Mark J. of Lisbon Falls; and two sisters, Dorothy McKay and Irene D. Ferrence. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister Frances Galgovitch, and two brothers, Joseph and Edward.
Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives. Services are private.
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