Richard Lee Braithwaite Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lee Braithwaite Sr. (Westernport, Maryland), who passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Lee Braithwaite Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Braithwaite and Martha Braithwaite (Maynard); his brother Tom Braithwaite; his cousin Bob Braithwaite; his brother-in-law Buck Baker; his close friends, Ritchie Sharpless and Harold "Bam Bam" Dolan; his parents-in-law, Loretta and Ronnie Ryan; and his brother-in-law Gene Butler.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Braithwaite (Wilt); his children, Donna "Lynn" Riggleman (Lenny), Kelly Stansberry (Billy), Brenda Smith (Swisher), Richard Braithwaite (Joyce "J. C."), Jeff Braithwaite (Carla) and Rodney Braithwaite (Tab); his grandchildren, Justin Lambka (Leah), Jason Lambka (Brandi), Kelly "Nici" Young (Louis), Brian Stansberry, Jr. (Madeline), Jordan Smith, Swisher Smith III (Loran), Cody Lambka (Brittney), McKenzie Smith, Mysti Stansberry (Brandon), Dakota Smith (Nancy), Rodney Braithwaite Jr., Dakota Virts (Zoe), Allison Cuppett, Tiara Braithwaite, Caleigha Braithwaite, Emily Braithwaite, Holden Braithwaite, Brooklynn Cuppett and Linden Braithwaite; his great grandchildren, Audrey Bolyard, Emileigh Bolyard, Brandon Bolyard, Levi Lambka, Alexander Bolyard, Kaybren Gano, Brooklyn Lambka, Anna Lambka, Rhyker Lambka, Maya Lambka, Landon Stansberry, Madison Smith, Brylee Morris, Rhowyn Lambka, Heidi Westfall, Cason Smith, Blayke Smith, Annistyn McMillen, Brixton Smith, Emerson Lambka and Zayd McMillen; his siblings, Paul Braithwaite (Norma), Donnie Braithwaite (Betty), Gary Braithwaite (Debbie), Dale Braithwaite (Tammie), David Braithwaite (Tammy), Judy Roy (Jim), Connie Hesse (Bud), Sandy Baker, Lena Warnick, Debbie Baker (Duke) and Sharon Harvey (Tom); his sister-in-law Jean Braithwaite; and his nephew Billy Braithwaite. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
