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Article: RICHARD STEVENS, 72, MASON WITH ARTISTIC TOUCH, PROUD OF FAMILY
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- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME)
- Article date:
- February 22, 2003
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Portland Press Herald (Maine)
Saturday, February 22, 2003
Edition: FINAL
Section: Local & State
Page: 7B
Melanie Creamer
KENNEBUNK-- Richard Stevens, a former brick and stone mason who was
responsible for building the stone wall at St. Ann's Church in Kennebunkport,
died Friday. He was 72.
Mr. Stevens, who began working as a mason when he was 17, was a perfectionist
with an artistic touch. Prior to starting his own business, Dick Stevens
Masonry, he learned the trade from local masons, contributing to projects
such as the Newington and Fox Run malls in New Hampshire.
"His stone walls were like pieces of art," said his wife of 30 years,
Jo-Deen ...