Richard A. Duncanson Jr., 47

RAYMOND — Richard “Rick” A. Duncanson Jr., 47, died unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 10, 2012.

He was born in Portland, and was a 1984 graduate of Windham High School.

On March 5, 1986, Rick joined the Windham Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He rose through the ranks from EMS lieutenant to EMS company captain, to EMS deputy chief, and to the current rank of fire lieutenant assigned to North Windham Company. He also owned and operated Home Enhancement, Inc.

Rick enjoyed snowmobiling and motor cross with his brothers and nephews. He was one of the original members of the Windham Baptist Church in his teen years. He recently became a grandfather and was enjoying it tremendously.

Surviving him are his mother, Carole Brett of Windham; his wife, Lisa M. Long Duncanson; daughters Skylar M. Duncanson, and Taylor N. Duncanson, all of Raymond; a grandson; brothers, Thomas A. Duncanson of New Gloucester and Brian J. Duncanson of Raymond; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours for the family will be private. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at 1 p.m., at North Windham Union Church, UCC, 723 Roosevelt Trail, North Windham. The Rev. Dr. Dana Reed will officiate. Interment will follow in Arlington Cemetery, North Windham. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Online condolences may be expressed at dolbyfuneralchapels.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rick’s memory may be made to: The Rick Duncanson Jr. Scholarship Fund, in care of Evergreen Credit Union, 785 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062.