Richmond-Laurence A. Bond Jr., 82, of Parks Road, died on May 7, 2010 at the Togus VA Medical Center Hospice Unit with is family at his side.

He was born in Richmond, Maine July 26, 1927 in the home of his parents, Laurence A. Bond Sr. and Marjorie Maxwell Bond.

He enlisted in the Army in 1945 while in high school and was sent to Europe. He earned the nickname “Timber” by his army buddies due to his home in the Maine woods. During the end of the war, he was assigned to be the personal driver of Army Lieutenant General Daniel Noce, who played a large role in the Nuremberg trials.

After his return from the war, he graduated from Richmond High School in 1947 and then attended Kents Hill School graduating in 1948. He went on to Spades Criminology Academy in New Jersey and after graduating worked for Burns Detective Agency in Boston from 1949 to 1950. He then returned to Maine and married Alice Locke, January 1st, 1952.

Larry started Bond’s Construction Company in the late 1950’s and opened his apple orchard in the early 60’s. He continued running the businesses until he retired at age 80. Many of the homes and businesses in Richmond had their driveways laid, foundations dug, and septic systems put in by Larry.

Larry started Boy Scout Troop 610 in 1954 and at one time had the largest troop in Maine. He was a town constable for many years. He was the Harbor Master for 33 years, retiring from this position in 1990, when his wife passed away. He was on the Richmond Fire Department for over 40 years and was Captain of Engine #1 for 30 years. For over 25 years, Larry enjoyed organizing, shopping for, assembling, and hand delivering Christmas baskets to the less fortunate and elderly in Richmond. He was presented with a special plaque in 1989 by the American Red Cross for donating 10 gallons of blood.

He was a life member and past commander, 1961 and 1965 of the American Legion Post 132. He received the Legionnaire of the year in 1999 and the Humanitarian of the Year Award at the American Legion Department of Maine State Convention of 2006 in Bangor, ME. One of the highlights of his life was being Captain of Post 132 Honor Guard for 50 years, and carrying our National Colors in all parades and competitions until he passed the tradition to his son Gilbert in 1997. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign War, Post 9, life member of the Forty & Eight, member of the Richmond Enterprise Grange, and maintained a WWII era jeep and trailer that leads all Veterans Day and Memorial Day parades. Veterans who can no longer march in the parades are invited to ride in the jeep or trailer.

His dedication to our country and Town of Richmond has been a large part of his life. His generosity has been shown to local businesses, the town churches, sponsoring Little League and other sports teams, helping the Richmond Historical Society as well as many other selfless acts when he heard the call for assistance. He was presented the Sally Hoyt award as citizen of the year in 2003.

Predeceased By - His parents, wife Alice Locke Bond, who passed on 4/6/1990, and his sister Barbara Bond Allen, who pasted on October 1997.

He is survived by - his daughter Marjorie Poulin and her husband Gary, son’s Gilbert Bond and his wife Sherry and David Bond and his wife Larisa all of Richmond. Grandchildren Chad Austin of San Francisco, Aaron Cunningham, Christina Bond and Benjamin Bond all of Richmond; four great-grand children, Madison, Justice, Dakotta, and Trinity Cunningham all of Richmond. Niece Leone Smets, nephews Larry Smets and Michael Allen. He also leaves long time companion Cecelia Atwood and his right-hand man James Gallagher.

The family wishes to thank the hospice nurses, assistants, and the whole hospice team for their compassionate and heart felt caring of our father and family during this experience. They are angles you see on your way to heaven.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, May 11th from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 12th at 10:00am. Following the service a burial with military honors will take place at the Maxwell Cemetery in Bowdoinham. At the conclusion of the burial friends and family are invited to the American Legion Post 132 on the Carding Machine Rd. in Richmond.

In Lieu of flowers-Memorial gifts can be sent in memory of Mr. Bond to the Togus V.A. Medical Center, Voluntary Service (135, 1 V.A. Center, Augusta, Maine 04330, made out to the, Voluntary Service-Hospice.

For those unable to attend condolences may be expressed at www.kincerfuneralhome.com

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