Richard D. “Dick” McDaniel, 91, a lifelong resident of Bridgton, died comfortably in his home on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024.

He was born on June 13, 1932, in Bridgton, a son of Reginald V. and Mona B. (Wescott) McDaniel. Dick attended local schools graduating from Bridgton High School in 1951.

On July 4, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara J. Kramer and they made their home in Bridgton.

Dick worked at Cushman Bakery as a young man and later started a construction company with his brother, Dexter, which they ran for many years. When they ended their construction business he pursued work in horse harness racing. This led to a lengthy career in the sport as a horse owner, trainer, driver and blacksmith. For 25 to 30 years, he raced all over New England and was a member of the Maine State Harness Racing Association. After retirement from racing, he continued to work as a full-time employee of Fryeburg Fair in building and grounds maintenance into his early 80s.

Dick is survived by his son, Dale and his wife, Jennifer of Bridgton; two nephews, Chris McDaniel of Bridgton and Jerry McDaniel of Mo.; niece, Cindy Stackhouse of Bridgton; great-nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, on Apr. 7, 2015; and his brother, Dexter.

Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Hall Funeral Home in Casco. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Forest Hills Annex Cemetery on the Kansas Road in Bridgton. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.