Richard Henry

Retired Restaurateur

Richard (Dick) Henry passed away on April 4, 2026, one day prior to his 78th birthday. He and his wife Sally would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on April 16. He had been dealing with several health issues and is now resting in peace.

He grew up in Nashua, NH. He was a 1966 graduate of Nashua High School and Captain of the hockey team his senior year. Dick participated in track & field throwing the javelin and he enjoyed playing tennis, as well as many other sports. He also graduated from the University of New Hampshire.

Dick was a longtime resident of Wells, Maine where he was a Co-Owner of the Maine Diner with his brother Myles for over thirty-five years. Prior to owning the Diner, Dick was a substitute teacher and held a variety of jobs. He was also an avid Boston sports fan and sports memorabilia collector. A Highlight of Dick’s was having the opportunity to play a private round of golf with Larry Bird and Myles.

Dick was well respected, thoughtful, caring and a generous citizen who supported many charities. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family deeply. He loved vacationing in Las Vegas with his wife and family.

He was the son of the late Claude and Phoebe Henry. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Sally (Williams) Henry, his daughter Jennifer Daney of Wells, stepson Michael Phillips of Dorchester, MA., and four siblings: Karl of National Park, NJ., Claudia of Bonita Springs, FL., Todd of Freeport, ME., and Tala of Queensbury, NY. Dick was predeceased by two brothers, Myles and Bruce. In addition, Dick is survived by five grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1:00PM to 3:00 PM, and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Myles Henry Scholarship Fund c/o Wells High School – 200 Sanford Rd., Wells, ME 04090. The scholarship will recognize a Wells High School senior student athlete “Who exhibits honesty, sportsmanship and passion on and off the field of play.”

Or donations can be made to the Phoebe D. Woodman Henry Scholarship Fund c/o Kennebunk High School, 89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Dick’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com

Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells, ME 04090