A Tribute to Rich Livingston

To our friends, partners and members of our AARP community,

As many of you know, we recently lost a tireless advocate and dear friend to the state of Maine: Rich Livingston. Rich served as a volunteer with AARP Maine for many years including as our Volunteer State President, and was the driving force behind many of our initiatives during his tenure.

Please join us as we remember an extraordinary person who will be greatly missed.
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"Rich was the AARP Maine Volunteer State President and welcomed me as a volunteer in 2015. He was at every state and many local meetings that I attended sharing his knowledge, wisdom, encouragement, experience, kindheartedness and friendship. He was tireless in advocating for the 50+ population and their families. He made a difference. We were very lucky to have him volunteering with us for as long as we did. He will be missed by anyone who was lucky enough to know him."

 -Sammee Quong
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"My favorite memories of Rich are about he and Laura. Watching their relationship bloom when they were in Connecticut was a real treat. I would run into them here and there in Manchester – our shared town – out enjoying a restaurant. They were happy... happy enough to move/move back to Maine! Rich was there for Laura through good and bad times and I am so glad they had each other. My sympathies go out to Laura, Rich’s family and the AARP Maine family."

-Nora Duncan
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"What a mensch! Such a delightfully engaging, thoughtful, kind person - with absolute laser-like focus and dedication to AARP's mission. When Rich spoke, you listened. He did a lot of good and I'm sure I only know a fraction of it. My thoughts are with his loved ones and the AARP family."

-Teague Morris
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"We are truly saddened to learn of his death. We will look forward to your tribute and please send our condolences to his partner. He was a terrific Volunteer State President for AARP and we loved working with him."

-Sandy Jaeger
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"My heart goes out to all his family and all his friends. He will be missed."

-Vilene Farina
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"I absolutely loved working with Rich. He was instrumental in moving many of our advocacy initiatives forward and he was a superb communicator. I also had the opportunity to work with him on scam prevention presentations which helped us forge ahead with our work to help Mainers stay safe from these crimes. He was kind and had a great sense of humor, too. A tremendous loss to our AARP family and to the state of Maine."

-Jane Margesson
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"Rich was a kind, brilliant and giving soul. He taught me a great deal in the short time I knew him and I am blessed to have had him as a friend. Our world is dimmer without his light and love. My heart and thoughts are with his family."

-Kelli Whitlock Burton
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"Rich was my AARP partner in working to make the world a better place for older people but also my friend. He was my mentor, inspiring me and making me laugh. He was the most passionate advocate for others... And he had such an impact. It was never about him. I will be forever grateful for his sage advice and perspective and most of all his friendship."

-Lori Parham
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"Rich was one of the best. We will all miss him."

-Bob McIntyre

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"Such an amazing man. I have many fond memories of his passionate advocacy. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with Rich. My deepest sympathy to my friends at AARP, Rich’s family and all who loved him! He truly made a difference in this world."

-Hilary Holbrook Schneider
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"I was so sorry to hear that Rich had passed and my sincere condolences goes out to his family. During my time with AARP I worked with some amazing people. Looking back, there were a few that really shine bright in my memories and Rich is at the top. He was so genuine and always willing to help in anyway. I remember anytime he was in the office for anything, he would always make it a point to stop in my office for a chat just to say hello and check in to see if there was anything he could do to help with any of my projects. I appreciated all of the wisdom and knowledge Rich shared with me. He wasn’t one to sugarcoat anything, but always made his point with much care and respect. I’m so thankful I had the great fortune to know and work with him. Rich will truly be missed."

-Greg Cross
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"I'm so sorry for our loss. Rich was one of a kind, one of the best. Luke Livingston and the Livingston family are in my prayers."

-Amy Gallant
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Thank you to all who shared with us the immense impact Rich had on the AARP Maine community. We will remember him by his tireless work to improve the lives' of Mainers 50+.

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