1925
James
2018
James A. Richard
August 20, 1925 — January 21, 2018
SWANTON - James A. Richard, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Our Lady of the Meadows Community Care Home in Richford.
He was born August 20, 1925 in Franklin to the late Charles & Helen (Horskin) Richard.
Jim graduated from Franklin High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received his honorable discharge in 1947. Jim was an active member of Church of the Nativity and the Knights of Columbus in Swanton, VFW Post #778 in Swanton and the American Legion Post #1 in St. Albans. Jim was a baker for most of his life and he owned and operated Anns Bake Shop in St. Albans from 1966 until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid gardener and a faithful fan of his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. Jim also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as Pop Pop
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia (Campano) Richard; their children, Kevin Richard and his wife Marcia of Lehigh Acres, FL, Allyson Cronkrite and her husband James of Chaumont, NY and Dan Richard and his wife Heidi of St. Albans; 6 grandchildren, Todd Richard and his wife Rachel, Veronica Brodeur and her husband Brian, Glendon Cronkrite, Kamie Richard, Kelsey Ballard and her husband Jessie and Charles Cronkrite; 3 great grandchildren, Dylan Richard and Nolan & Claire Brodeur; his sister, Marion Merchant of Middlesex, VT and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, James was predeceased by a great grandson, Brendan Richard and his siblings, Almon, Lloyd & Albert Richard and Martha Olmstead.
Jims family wishes to thank the Doe family and the entire staff at Our Lady of the Meadows for the exceptional care he received each and every day. The kindness and compassion they showed him during his stay there was immeasurable. The family also wishes to thank the Franklin County Home Health Agency Hospice team who helped him pass peacefully and with grace during his final days.
Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 starting with visitation at 10:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM at Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Interment with military honors will be held this spring in St. Marys Cemetery in Swanton.
For those who wish, contributions in James memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com
He was born August 20, 1925 in Franklin to the late Charles & Helen (Horskin) Richard.
Jim graduated from Franklin High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received his honorable discharge in 1947. Jim was an active member of Church of the Nativity and the Knights of Columbus in Swanton, VFW Post #778 in Swanton and the American Legion Post #1 in St. Albans. Jim was a baker for most of his life and he owned and operated Anns Bake Shop in St. Albans from 1966 until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid gardener and a faithful fan of his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. Jim also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as Pop Pop
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia (Campano) Richard; their children, Kevin Richard and his wife Marcia of Lehigh Acres, FL, Allyson Cronkrite and her husband James of Chaumont, NY and Dan Richard and his wife Heidi of St. Albans; 6 grandchildren, Todd Richard and his wife Rachel, Veronica Brodeur and her husband Brian, Glendon Cronkrite, Kamie Richard, Kelsey Ballard and her husband Jessie and Charles Cronkrite; 3 great grandchildren, Dylan Richard and Nolan & Claire Brodeur; his sister, Marion Merchant of Middlesex, VT and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, James was predeceased by a great grandson, Brendan Richard and his siblings, Almon, Lloyd & Albert Richard and Martha Olmstead.
Jims family wishes to thank the Doe family and the entire staff at Our Lady of the Meadows for the exceptional care he received each and every day. The kindness and compassion they showed him during his stay there was immeasurable. The family also wishes to thank the Franklin County Home Health Agency Hospice team who helped him pass peacefully and with grace during his final days.
Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 starting with visitation at 10:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM at Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Interment with military honors will be held this spring in St. Marys Cemetery in Swanton.
For those who wish, contributions in James memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
10:00am - 12:00 pm
Kidder Memorial Home
Memorial Service
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Starts at 12:00 pm
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