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Rick Lyford
In memoriam: Rick Lyford
*On November 9, 2021, our logging community lost Rick Lyford. Rick was a valued instructor in the Mechanized Logging Operations Program for the past two years and a great friend to many in the logging industry and his local community. He will be deeply missed.
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October 6, 1958 - November 9, 2021
GREENBUSH - Rick J. Lyford, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Greenbush, on November 9, 2021. Rick was born in Milo, October 6, 1958, the beloved son of Kempton Earl Johnston Jr. and Beryle K. (Lyford) Johnston. Rick was a star football player for Old Town High School, where he graduated. He enjoyed five years of playing defensive tackle for the team. Rick went on to work for H.E. Sargent after graduation
and eventually left to start up his own trucking company. For over 25 years, Rick owned and operated Rick Lyford Trucking. Rick loved to go snowmobiling and 4-wheeling. He never missed his son's football games. He was a devoted father and a wonderful son. Rick never met a stranger and made strong connections with all of his friends. Rick is survived by his loving parents, Kempton and Beryle Johnston; his son, Eric Lyford; stepsons, Shawn and Joey Downs; grandchildren, Mikey and Casey Downs; a special "brother," John Lyford; grandmother, Elnora Lyford; his special friend, Nancy Lyford; and his Rick Lyford furry friend, and one of many dear pets - Buddy. He will also be missed by many extended family members and very dear friends. Rick was predeceased by his grandfather, Percy Lyford.
