With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Raymond J. Richards of Douglas, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 24, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Pauline M. Richard (Bellerose); his grandson Christopher Richard; his brothers, Alyre M. Richard, Michael F. Richard and Robert R. Richard; and his parents, Alyre J. and Mary Richard (Herbst).

He is survived by : his children, Barbara A. Bourassa (James) of Shrewsbury, Paul R. Richard (Paula) of Jamestown, RI, Stephen J. Richard (Verneice) of Northbridge and Brian D. Richard (Susan) of Uxbridge; his grandchildren, Jennifer Yarnie, Christopher Bourassa, Lauren Beischel, Lisa Bourassa, Stephenie Orphin, Jeffrey Richard and Katelyn Audet; and his great grandchildren, Edward Yarnie, Nathaniel Yarnie, Cassandra Beischel, Owen Audet, Mason Richard, Liam Beischel, Georgia Audet, Jameson Richard and Caleb Audet. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray's memory may be made to: Dana Farber Cancer Center, 20 Prospect St., Milford, MA 01757.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackman Funeral Home