Winslow ~ Rickmond K. “Rick” McCarthy, 56, of Quimby Lane, died peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Plainfield, NJ. on January 15, 1964, the son of Philip and Carole (Kirk) McCarthy. Rick graduated from Houlton High School, did his undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago and received his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois. He worked for a short while in Illinois before moving to Maine. Rick was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, playing guitar, fishing, hunting, canoeing and working on his farm. He is survived by his wife Michele D. McCarthy of Winslow; two sons; Sean P. McCarthy of Waterboro and Noah B. McCarthy of Winslow; his parents Philip and Carole McCarthy of Winslow; a brother Greg McCarthy and his wife Julie of Evergreen, CO.; two nephews, Connor and Evan McCarthy; as well as several cousins. A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Thursday, July 16, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kennebec Messalonskee Trails, P.O. Box 2388, Waterville ME. 04903. Condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.