WYMAN TOWNSHIP -— Timothy E. Richter, 47, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Born in Portland, he was a son of Fred D. and Lois K. Brown Richter. He was a 1981 graduate of Westbrook High School and a 1985 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Timothy had been a lobsterman, a ski instructor at Sugarloaf and a painting contractor in Stonington. Most recently, he helped maintain a Web site for Jan Spiller, a well-known author and astrologist. He loved astrology and was a true animal lover and outdoor enthusiast. He was a very outgoing, social man and had a great affinity for children.

Timothy was predeceased by a stepsister, Lois Whitlock. Surviving him are his father, Fred D. Richter of Portland; his mother, Lois K. Brown Shepard and her husband, Harold, of Windham; his brother, Jonathan D. Richter and his wife, Brenda, of Gray; his stepbrother, Charles Shepard and his wife, Cindy, of Westbrook; his sister, Elizabeth R.

Twombly and her husband, Christopher, of Glastonbury, Conn.; a niece, Reilly L. Twombly; and a large extended family.

A Memorial Service was held Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Dolby Funeral Chapel in Windham. Rev. Pamela Morse officiated.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lifeflight Foundation, P.O. Box 899, Camden, Maine 04843 (www.lifeflightmaine. org) or Brewer Rehab and Living Center Resident Council, 74 Parkway South, Brewer, Maine 04412. Online condolences may be left at www.dolbyfuneralchapels. com.