The Rev. Richard F. Beal died on July 7, 2021 at the age of 76. Richard is survived by his wife, Joan; his son, Barney (Liz) and grandson, Jayden; his sister-in-law, Pamela Beal; as well as his nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Donald.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held in September at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St, Norway, ME 04268.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St, Norway, ME 04268 or to the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main Street, P.O. Box 36, West Paris, ME 04289. UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

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A more complete obituary will follow.