Obituary

Richard Lyle Hampton, 93, passed away on July 22, 2022. He was the eldest son of John and Ocie (Wilson) and was born in Williamsport, PA. Richard is pre-deceased by his siblings Dorothy Derrick, John Hampton, Wayne Hampton, Terrance Hampton, and twins Gary Hampton and Mary RoanRichard was a graduate of Williamsport High School Class of 1946, where he played football and golf. The Little League was formed in Williamsport and he played in the first year. He played second base and has returned to attend the World Series Playoffs. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He trained at Paris Island and was assigned to the Marine Corp Institute in Washington, D.C. where he served as an instructor in the Criminology DepartmentRichard entered Lycoming College in Williamsport in the fall of 1948 and graduated with a degree in Psychology. He played Varsity football and basketball and was an officer of the Lambda Chi Alpha FraternityHis life's work was dedicated to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and he retired after thirty-nine years of service. He began his career as a claims adjuster in New Jersey and retired as an executive at the home office in Boston. He attended Whittemore School of Business, UNH and Columbia's Executive ProgramRichard married Eugenie Hahlbohm on 2-16-57 after meeting on a blind date on Friday the 13th of July. They were married for 65 loving years and had three wonderful children, Peter Hampton (Charlevoix, MI), Lauren Hampton Rice, m. David Rice (North Yarmouth, ME) and Douglas Hampton, m. Laura (Ann Arbor, MI). His beloved grandchildren Jonathan Rice, m. Lauren Farnsworth, Tyler Hampton and Melanie HamptonRichard was an avid reader with interests in history and current events. Many hours were spent at the Topsfield, MA library, where the family lived for twenty-six years. For the past twenty years, he has lived and played golf at the Ipswich Country Club, a Robert Trent Jones course. He had four holes in one and played on the Scottish Team and the Senior Group. He enjoyed their luncheon gatherings and made many wonderful friends. He was a member of the Topsfield Historical SocietySince moving to Ocean View, Falmouth ME in 2018, he has enjoyed playing bridge, the libraries at Ocean View and the town of FalmouthServices will be private