Dorothy S. Richards Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy S. Richards (Orange, Massachusetts), born in Gardner, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 18, 2023 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy S. Richards to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Wallace E. Buzzell and Helen G. Buzzell (Sinclair); her former life partner Alfred Laffond; her husband Richard Spooner; her sons, David A. Laffond and Lawrence Laffond; her great grandchild Liam Griffith; and her brother Ronald Buzzell.

She is survived by : her children, Kathy Griffith (Gary) of Athol, Steven Laffond (Corina) of Corona, CA and Anthony Laffond (Victoria) of Athol; her grandchildren, Angela Paul, Timothy Griffith, Hannah Geith, Lucas Laffond, Dillon Laffond, Elizabeth Pereira and Jessica Procopio; and her great grandchildren, Tammy Paul, Haleigh Paul, Madison Gulley, Desirae Paul, Donovan Paul, Cora Mehr, Gabriel Mehr, Brantley Griffith, Zoey-Marie Griffith, Oliver Geith, Eleanora Geith, Ryleigh, Quinton, Matteo, Ryan and Sophia. She is also survived by three great, great grandchildren; as well as several other extended family.

Donations in Sandy's memory can be made to the American Lung Association, 393 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01105.

(In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ?) Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.