Richmond-On January 18, 2012, Donald Walker Flower III, age 60, passed away at Midcoast Hospital following a brief illness.

Don was born in Rockledge, Florida on March 30, 1951. He was the son of Donald W. Flower, Jr. and Mary (Garey) Flower. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Regina (Beverage) Flower as well as two brothers Kenneth Flower and his wife Rhonda of Round Pond and John Flower and his wife Marian of Rockland as well as two nieces, three nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.

Don served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1978, spending time in Korea and Germany plus serving stateside in Massachusetts, Georgia, New Jersey and Maryland. After his military service Don and Regina moved to Richmond where they have resided for the past 32 years. He has been an employee at Bath Iron Works for the past 32 years, mostly as an Electrical Designer.

Don was a long time member of the Improved Order of Redmen. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening and especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He really liked playing a rousing game of cards, especially if he could stick an opponent with a lot of points.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, January 22nd from 1 to 2pm with a Funeral service at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial to follow in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association 51 US Route One Suite M Scarborough Maine 04074.

Funeral arrangements are made by the Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond