Robert Edwin Richards's obituary , Passed away on February 29, 2024 in Metairie, Louisiana

Robert Edwin Richards

April 20, 1920 - February 29, 2024 (103 years old)

Metairie, Louisiana

Robert Edwin Richards's obituary , Passed away on February 29, 2024 in Metairie, Louisiana

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Robert Edwin Richards

April 20, 1920 - February 29, 2024 (103 years old)

Metairie, Louisiana

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Robert Edwin Richards Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Edwin Richards of Metairie, Louisiana, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 103, on February 29, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Edwin Richards to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Aline Gillette Richards; his parents, Julia Ballingall Richards and Edwin Frankish Richards; his sister Elizabeth Richards Bruno of St. Louis, MO.; his children, Gail R. Murphy (late Joseph), Christopher J. Richards, Robert E. Richards, Jr. (Helen) and Valmont Richards; and his granddaughter Michelle M. Kitchen (Kevin).

He is survived by: his children, Joan R. Schayot (Edison), Aline Noel R. Chaplain (late Lester) and Daniel J. Richards; his grandchildren, Richard Chaplain, Mary Edler, David Chaplain, Scott Schayot, Shelli Simeon, Susan Bourgeois, Rebecca Richards, Danielle Richards, India Richards and Stephen Richards; his great grandchildren, Emily Shin, Kelly Chaplain, Austin Bourgeois, Alexis Bourgeois, Katherine Kitchen, Michael Chaplain, Nolan Bourgeois, Abigail Edler, Logan Bourgeois, Olivia Edler, Nicholas Edler, Jacob Tarver, Madison Chaplain, Avery Lambert, Jonathan Schayot, Sarah Tarver, Grayson Lambert, Edward Simeon and Rhea Kennedy; and his sister-in-law Lynn Gillette Radovich.

In lieu of flowers, masses or donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org) are preferred.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Greenwood Funeral Home



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National Shrine Catholic Church
3601 Transcontinental Dr, Metairie, LA 70006

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National Shrine Catholic Church
3601 Transcontinental Dr, Metairie, LA 70006

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Celebration of life

Greenwood Funeral Home
5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

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