NEW SHARON – Richard George “Dick” Davis, Sr., 94, of New Sharon and Avon Park, FL, passed Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. He was born in New Sharon, Oct. 9, 1929, a son of George A. and Clara M. (Lewis) Davis and received his education in New Sharon schools. On Aug. 17, 1955, he married Catherine “Cathy” Hiscock in Farmington, and they made their home on the family farm in New Sharon until her passing, Sept. 29, 2021.
Dick served in the US Army from 1954-1956 and was stationed in Germany after WW2.
Dick enjoyed his home in Avon Park Florida where he was a lifetime member of the local shuffleboard club and proud to be in the Florida Shuffleboard Hall of Fame. Dick was an instructor at the courts for over 5 decades. Whether mentoring youth in 4-H, golfers, New Sharon Yankees Little League baseball kids, family, or new shufflers, he believed in service and community. His passion for farming was evident by the multiple honors and appointments to lead efforts to support the industry and are too numerous to mention.
Dick was raised on his family’s farm where they bred and exhibited prize winning Hereford cattle beginning in the 1940’s. The switch was made to dairy cattle in the early 1960’s. Dick took over Silver Valley Farm in 1965 from his parents. He and Cathy ran the farm successfully for many years. One of his highlights being the All-American Holstein Jr. Yearling in 1968. “The first dairy animal to have a modern top line at the show.”
Dick had a love and passion for the farming industry and was always willing to lend a hand and advice to anyone who asked. His legacy will live on in all of those he helped throughout the years. Those who benefited the most from his love and life lessons are his family, whom he cherished and would do anything for.
He is survived by his sons, Richard Davis, Jr, and his wife Carol, James Davis and his wife Carol; daughter Becky Davis-Allen and her partner Richard Savage Jr; Eight grandchildren, Angi Davis, Rick Davis III, James R. Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Matthew Davis, Kristen Brown, Kristopher Allen and Cody Allen; 13 great-grandchildren, Matthew Couillard, Addisyn Meader, Alex Davis, Samantha Davis, James R. Davis Jr., Sophia Davis, Althea Davis, Hadley Davis, Kallie Allen, Lyla Allen, Scarlett Roy, Noah Daoust and Elaina Berry; and two great-great-grandsons, Jordan Meader and Carter Couillard.
Relatives and friends are invited to memorial visitation at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11-1 followed by graveside services with US Army Honors at Fairview Cemetery. A Celebration of his Life will follow at the family farm on the Farmington Falls Road in New Sharon. All are welcome. Memories may be shared in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be considered to Farmington Area Cal Ripken Baseball. c/o Franklin Savings Bank, PO Box 825, Farmington ME 04938.
Unti’ll we meet again. My condolences to all the Davis Family.
Dick was the one that gave me my first job in my early years he and the family always have been a part of my life in many ways RIP my friend
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing, he was a joy to be around when we use to visit the farm back when I was growing up. Enjoyed his since of humor always had the right words to make us kids laugh or put a smile on our faces. He was one of the guys the people of New Sharon always looked up to. My condolence’s go out to Rick, Jim, and Becky and they families. I am sure Dick will never be forgotten. Eveytime the people from New Sharon PASS THE FARM THEY WILL REMEMBER HIM.
Dick welcomed me to duck hunt his river frontage 60+ years ago and I have enjoyed many hours doing so ever since as the welcome remained with the rest of the family ever since. Always smiling, a good neighbor and friend. So sorry Rick, Jim, Becky and families.
My sincere condolences to all of Dicks family, he will be missed by all.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Praying for you all.
So sorry to read of Dick’s passing. I was always welcome at the farm, and especially my waterfowl hunting in the fields along the Sandy River. Rick,Jim, Becky, and all the family my thoughts are with you at this time. Remember the big smile your dad always wore. My best to you all…..
So sorry to hear of his passing alot.of great memories. May you rest easy . Always remember the great times we had at the farm.sending prayers to the entire family.
So sorry to hear of his passing alot.of great memories. May you rest easy . Always remember the great times we had at the farm. Sending huge hugs to the family
I will truly miss visiting Dick at the farm and of course our card playing. He was sharp till the end and had a great sense of humor.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Im sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Sending prayers and sympathy to Becky and all of Dick’s family and friends. Sending hugs to all of you!! Hold tight to all of the memories that you have, which I know are many. He was always a joy to chat with. May he rest in peace reunited with Kathy and all of his family members that have goner on before him.
My condolences to the family. Dick and the farm are part of New Sharon, always were and always will be.
My deepest sympathy to all the members of the Davis Family. The loss of a parent is very hard, but always remember they are a part of you and you carry a piece of them within you.
As long as you keep them
In your heart and memories to share with your families they will not forgotten.