Karen Richards Obituary
The passing of Karen Richards of Canton, Connecticut occurred on June 23, 2026. Karen, born on December 9, 1940 in Princeton, New Jersey, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Richards to pay them a last tribute.
Karen touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Karen’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her brothers, Dirk and Jan. She is survived by: her husband Gilbert H. Richards III; her children, Kristin Roger (John) and Gilbert H. Richards IV (Janett); her granddaughters, Isabelle and Abigail Richards; her daughter Michelle Gill (Mike); her great grandchild Shawn Gill (Juliet); and her siblings, Jimmy Vandersloot (Sandi), Diana Gilmore (Mike) and Ralph Vandersloot (Lucille) of California. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
