Richmond-Thelma L. Pinkham, 89, of Main St, passed away on Friday, July 07, 2006 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on January 15, 1917 in Lisbon Falls the daughter of Guy and Hazel (Clark) Ladd.

Thelma was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene in Richmond. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, cooking, the Red Sox and particularly time spent raising her family.

Thelma was predeceased by her beloved husband Ralph Pinkham Jr., parents Hazel and Guy Ladd, son Maurice Pinkham, brothers Arthur Ladd and Ted Ladd. She is survived by her son’s Warren Pinkham and wife Linda of Chelsea, Riley Pinkham of Richmond, Dennis Pinkham of Richmond, daughters Janis Murphy and husband Gary of Richmond, Gerry Russell and husband Jake of Florida, Susan Lewia of Richmond, Debbie Wallace and husband Jim of Brunswick, 17 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 11 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 11th from 11am to 12pm at the Nazarene Church on the Alexander Reed Rd. Richmond, with a funeral service commencing at 12pm. Burial will follow in Richmond Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Enterprise Grange on the Alexander Reed Rd. Richmond.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pinkham family @ 115 Main St. Richmond, Me 04357

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.