Richard Leroy "Rick" Waning, Jr.

April 1, 1961 - October 9, 2021

Richard Leroy 'Rick' Waning, Jr., 60, died unexpectedly on October 9, 2021 at a Lewiston hospital. He was born in Norwood, Massachusetts on April 1, 1961, the son of Richard, Sr. and Ruth (Tansey) Waning. Rick attended schools in Massachusetts and Windham. After receiving his GED he served in the US Navy on board the USS Kitty Hawk. He was very proud of his naval service aboard the Kitty Hawk. Rick had a vast love for music and found great comfort in listening to different genres of music. Rick also loved to read, he especially loved books on history and the Civil War. He loved to fish and had many happy memories of fishing as a kid with his younger brother, John at the Gorham Dam. He was predeceased by his brother, John In addition to his parents of West Rotunda, FL, Rick is survived by his sister, Brenda Waning of Switzerland; his four children, Richard Waning of North Carolina; daughter, Brianna Waning of Maryland; son, Caleb of New Hampshire; and youngest daughter, Emerson of New Hampshire; grandchildren, Lilly, Liam and Cameron; and his partner of 8 years, Lisa Waters whom he loved very much. The family would like to thank Central Maine Medical Center for their kindness and comfort for Rick and also would like to thank Lewiston Rescue for all that they did. Relatives and friends are invited to an hour of Visitation, 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Windham Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, where a memorial service will be held at noon.