Richard Lord Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Lord of Bushwood, Maryland, who passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lord to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard L. Lord, Sr. and Helene Sanderson (Church). He is survived by: his wife Nancy Zearfoss; his children, Liz and Lee Lord; and his sisters, Joanne Brochu and Suzanne Lawver.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the National Park Foundation, via nationalparks.org or (888) 467-2757; or the Dickinson Family Association, 17 Iroquois Drive, Northborough, MA, 01532.