Richard Nathaniel Berry (November 4, 1915 – January 31, 2018) was an American politician from Maine. Berry, a Republican, served in the Maine Legislature from 1960 to 1976. He spent 6 years in the Maine House of Representatives (1960-1966) and 10 years in the Maine Senate, including 4 years as Senate Majority Leader (1970-1974). In 1974, he sought the Senate Presidency but was unable to gain enough votes from his colleagues.[1] He represented Cape Elizabeth, Maine in the House and Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and part of Scarborough while in the Senate.[2] Berry was married to Sylvia Lehr, who died in December 2010.[3] He died on January 31, 2018, at the age of 102.[4]

Richard N. Berry
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1960–1966
Preceded byLester E. Brown
Succeeded byRichard Hewes
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1966–1976
Preceded byMary E. Chisholm
Succeeded byRichard Hewes
Personal details
Born(1915-11-04)November 4, 1915
Malden, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2018(2018-01-31) (aged 102)
Scarborough, Maine, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

References

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  1. ^ "Sewall - Berry Showdown over Senate Presidency". Bangor Daily News. November 28, 1974. p. 23. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Library. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  3. ^ Sylvia Berry Obituary
  4. ^ Staff (2018-03-11). "Richard N. Berry Sr". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2018-06-14.