Donna Richards Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donna Richards of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donna left this world on September 13, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Donna departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Donna. Though Donna may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Paton and Rita Paton (Gay). She is survived by: her husband William A. Richards; her sister Kathy Heylin (late David Heylin); her niece Shelley Bokelman (Michael Bokelman) of Franklin, MA.; and her sisters-in-law, Anne Stoudt (Tom Stoudt), Jean Nicholas (late Bert Nicholas) and Julie Goss (Richard Goss).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
