Richard P. ALBERT

LEWISTON - Richard P. Albert, 65, passed away early Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Montello Manor in Lewiston following a long illness.He was born in Lewiston, Oct. 28, 1939, son of the late Lawrence and Aurore Albert.Dick had a special love for music, which was evident in the instruments he played with great talent.He was involved with several bands, "Dick Albert And The Impacts" and "Little Willy And the Ramblers" being the most memorable.He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Patriots football and Red Sox baseball, including witnessing the two teams' championship seasons. Dick coached for the former L&A Royals and Penalty Box softball teams that frequently played at the championship level themselves.He was also an avid outdoorsman, having enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.He was a faithful communicant and member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.He is survived and will be sadly missed by a daughter, Terri Albert, and son, Nick Rousseau; brother, Robert Albert and his wife, Julie, of Caribou; sister, Jody Albert and her companion, Cindy Halliday, of New Gloucester, brother, Rudolph J. Albert, who Dick believed was his special angel on earth; his wife, Sandy, of Lewiston; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.The family wishes to send a sincere thank-you to Stephanie, a nurse with Androscoggin Home Health, Central Maine Medical Center and Montello Manor for their tender, unconditional care of our loved one in his final days with us.