Richard Eugene Hart

BATH – Richard Eugene Hart passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born June 25, 1943, in Damariscotta, to Eugene and Barbara (Stanton) Hart. Richard grew up in Bath, and was a 1961 graduate of Morse High School for which he loved playing baseball and basketball. He went on to earn a bachelors of science degree in criminal justice from Youngstown State University.

Richard began his criminal justice career with the Tuscon Police Department but spent most of his career as a federal agent with the U.S. Federal Fish and Wildlife Service. That career enabled Richard to enjoy living in some truly beautiful states with his family (Arizona, Colorado, California, Montana and Pennsylvania). Richard retired in June 2000 and moved back to his beloved state of Maine.

Richard is survived by his domestic partner – Gayle Warren, his children -twins Aaron Hart and Carrie (Hart) Sansom and Lisa Maley, his son-in-law – Jamie Sansom, his brother and sister-in-law – David and Rebecca Hart, his sister and brother-in-law – Susan and Danny Ramos, and his six grandchildren – Patrick, Jacob, and Alissa Hart, Jesse, Derek and Alexandra Sansom, as well as numerous other family members and friends.

Richard had an uproarious, infectious laugh and was always able to make those around him laugh as well. He was a lifelong learner and loved digging into his ancestry, particularly the long family history of ship building in Bath. Richard also loved the Boston Red Sox and religiously watched games with family and friends and a cold Sam Adams.

Richard gifted several of his passions to his children. He gave them his love for music, quality movies, Broadway musicals, and Daffy Duck quotes (“Youuu’re deththpicable!”). Richard passed on his love for reading, traveling and a good margarita (with salt, of course). He also instilled in his kids grit and perseverance. Most of all, Richard gifted his kids with his love and the knowledge that he was there for them–no matter what.

Richard Eugene Hart will be greatly missed by all who knew him!

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider making a donation to the Maine Maritime Museum http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/give to help preserve the history Richard

so dearly loved.