Roger (AL) Richard, 88, a longtime resident of Sanford, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 27, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Al was born on October 8, 1930 in Sanford one of eight children born to Joseph E. and Marie Anne (Lussier) Richard.
Al married Ruby A. Theriault on October 26, 1957 and they soon began their family; they were blessed with two sons and three daughters. Al was a very hard worker and for most of his life he worked two jobs. He was a well-respected carpenter and also worked for Cyro Industries. Al was a very humble and kind man who put the needs of others before his own. He was very quiet and thoughtful before he shared in conversations with his family and friends. He also possessed a wry sense of humor that could lighten any moment.
Al and Ruby enjoyed going out for an evening of dancing with their friends. They won the "Jitterbug" contest and they both loved Elvis and dancing in the driveway to the char grins of the grandchildren! He was a loyal fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him great joy and happiness.
Al and Ruby would take special trips to the White Mountains through-out their 62 years together. It was where they had celebrated their honeymoon. Al was a proud father, devoted husband and favorite Grandpa/Grandpa Al. He and Ruby brought their children up to become independent adults with a strong work ethic. Through all of his health issues, he never once complained. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Al is lovingly survived his wife, Ruby Richard of Sanford; his children, Barbara Stone and husband Brian of Alfred; Bryan Richard and husband Sam of Dover, NH; Steven Richard and Mary Carroll of Cape Cod, MA; Linda Marocchini and husband Steven of Waterboro; and Lisa Ostrosky and husband Michael of Eliot; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his seven siblings.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale. A celebration of Al's life will follow at the Sanford Elks Club.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Special Care Unit at So. Me Medical Center in Biddeford for their care, kindness and professionalism during our father's time at the hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak Street, in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.
Contributor: DPetersen (48562990)
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 66335702
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 27276041
Niece: Memorial # 77418376
Great Niece: Memorial # 36607630
Great Nephew: Memorial # 118330900
Great Nephew: Memorial # 153500908
Great Niece: Memorial # 67144163
Sister-In-law: Memorial # 253735503
Nephew: Memorial # 250238978
Al was born on October 8, 1930 in Sanford one of eight children born to Joseph E. and Marie Anne (Lussier) Richard.
Al married Ruby A. Theriault on October 26, 1957 and they soon began their family; they were blessed with two sons and three daughters. Al was a very hard worker and for most of his life he worked two jobs. He was a well-respected carpenter and also worked for Cyro Industries. Al was a very humble and kind man who put the needs of others before his own. He was very quiet and thoughtful before he shared in conversations with his family and friends. He also possessed a wry sense of humor that could lighten any moment.
Al and Ruby enjoyed going out for an evening of dancing with their friends. They won the "Jitterbug" contest and they both loved Elvis and dancing in the driveway to the char grins of the grandchildren! He was a loyal fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him great joy and happiness.
Al and Ruby would take special trips to the White Mountains through-out their 62 years together. It was where they had celebrated their honeymoon. Al was a proud father, devoted husband and favorite Grandpa/Grandpa Al. He and Ruby brought their children up to become independent adults with a strong work ethic. Through all of his health issues, he never once complained. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Al is lovingly survived his wife, Ruby Richard of Sanford; his children, Barbara Stone and husband Brian of Alfred; Bryan Richard and husband Sam of Dover, NH; Steven Richard and Mary Carroll of Cape Cod, MA; Linda Marocchini and husband Steven of Waterboro; and Lisa Ostrosky and husband Michael of Eliot; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his seven siblings.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale. A celebration of Al's life will follow at the Sanford Elks Club.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Special Care Unit at So. Me Medical Center in Biddeford for their care, kindness and professionalism during our father's time at the hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak Street, in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.
Contributor: DPetersen (48562990)
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 66335702
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 27276041
Niece: Memorial # 77418376
Great Niece: Memorial # 36607630
Great Nephew: Memorial # 118330900
Great Nephew: Memorial # 153500908
Great Niece: Memorial # 67144163
Sister-In-law: Memorial # 253735503
Nephew: Memorial # 250238978
Roger (AL) Richard, 88, a longtime resident of Sanford, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 27, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Al was born on October 8, 1930 in Sanford one of eight children born to Joseph E. and Marie Anne (Lussier) Richard.
Al married Ruby A. Theriault on October 26, 1957 and they soon began their family; they were blessed with two sons and three daughters. Al was a very hard worker and for most of his life he worked two jobs. He was a well-respected carpenter and also worked for Cyro Industries. Al was a very humble and kind man who put the needs of others before his own. He was very quiet and thoughtful before he shared in conversations with his family and friends. He also possessed a wry sense of humor that could lighten any moment.
Al and Ruby enjoyed going out for an evening of dancing with their friends. They won the "Jitterbug" contest and they both loved Elvis and dancing in the driveway to the char grins of the grandchildren! He was a loyal fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him great joy and happiness.
Al and Ruby would take special trips to the White Mountains through-out their 62 years together. It was where they had celebrated their honeymoon. Al was a proud father, devoted husband and favorite Grandpa/Grandpa Al. He and Ruby brought their children up to become independent adults with a strong work ethic. Through all of his health issues, he never once complained. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Al is lovingly survived his wife, Ruby Richard of Sanford; his children, Barbara Stone and husband Brian of Alfred; Bryan Richard and husband Sam of Dover, NH; Steven Richard and Mary Carroll of Cape Cod, MA; Linda Marocchini and husband Steven of Waterboro; and Lisa Ostrosky and husband Michael of Eliot; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his seven siblings.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale. A celebration of Al's life will follow at the Sanford Elks Club.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Special Care Unit at So. Me Medical Center in Biddeford for their care, kindness and professionalism during our father's time at the hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak Street, in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.
Contributor: DPetersen (48562990)
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 66335702
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 27276041
Niece: Memorial # 77418376
Great Niece: Memorial # 36607630
Great Nephew: Memorial # 118330900
Great Nephew: Memorial # 153500908
Great Niece: Memorial # 67144163
Sister-In-law: Memorial # 253735503
Nephew: Memorial # 250238978
Al was born on October 8, 1930 in Sanford one of eight children born to Joseph E. and Marie Anne (Lussier) Richard.
Al married Ruby A. Theriault on October 26, 1957 and they soon began their family; they were blessed with two sons and three daughters. Al was a very hard worker and for most of his life he worked two jobs. He was a well-respected carpenter and also worked for Cyro Industries. Al was a very humble and kind man who put the needs of others before his own. He was very quiet and thoughtful before he shared in conversations with his family and friends. He also possessed a wry sense of humor that could lighten any moment.
Al and Ruby enjoyed going out for an evening of dancing with their friends. They won the "Jitterbug" contest and they both loved Elvis and dancing in the driveway to the char grins of the grandchildren! He was a loyal fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him great joy and happiness.
Al and Ruby would take special trips to the White Mountains through-out their 62 years together. It was where they had celebrated their honeymoon. Al was a proud father, devoted husband and favorite Grandpa/Grandpa Al. He and Ruby brought their children up to become independent adults with a strong work ethic. Through all of his health issues, he never once complained. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Al is lovingly survived his wife, Ruby Richard of Sanford; his children, Barbara Stone and husband Brian of Alfred; Bryan Richard and husband Sam of Dover, NH; Steven Richard and Mary Carroll of Cape Cod, MA; Linda Marocchini and husband Steven of Waterboro; and Lisa Ostrosky and husband Michael of Eliot; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his seven siblings.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale. A celebration of Al's life will follow at the Sanford Elks Club.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Special Care Unit at So. Me Medical Center in Biddeford for their care, kindness and professionalism during our father's time at the hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak Street, in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.
Contributor: DPetersen (48562990)
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 66335702
Brother-In-Law: Memorial # 27276041
Niece: Memorial # 77418376
Great Niece: Memorial # 36607630
Great Nephew: Memorial # 118330900
Great Nephew: Memorial # 153500908
Great Niece: Memorial # 67144163
Sister-In-law: Memorial # 253735503
Nephew: Memorial # 250238978
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Dolores Marie Richard Berard
1920–2015
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Rita Marie Richard Durst
1922–2001
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Leo Paul Richard
1923–2014
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Hermance Marie-Blaise Richard Allain
1924–1985
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Edgar Armond Richard
1926–1975
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Geralda Richard
1928–1928
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Marie Anna Richard
1928–1928
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Lionel Arthur Richard
1931–2013
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Majella Lorette Richard Foss
1933–2012
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