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ROBERT RICHARDS Obituary

RICHARDS, Robert J. Jr. Of Weston & former resident of Saint Simons Island, GA, 85, Nov. 25, 2015, a retired lawyer & Senior Partner at the Boston law firm of Hale & Dorr died unexpectedly last Wednesday at home with his beloved son Grady at his side. He is survived by his children, Justine Richards of Weston, Amanda Richards of West Hollywood, CA & Robert Grady Richards of Weston; a sister, Ann P. Shelley & her husband John J. of Brewster, three nephews & two nieces. He is pre-deceased by his wife Marion M. (Grady) Richards; his parents, Robert J. Richards, Jr. & Mary (Gaffey) Richards & his sisters Mary (Richards) Ward & Katherine (Richards) Daczkowski. Graduate of Boston College '52, J.D. Boston College Law School '55 & Master of Law in Taxation, New York University Graduate School of Law '56. Attorney & Senior partner of Hale & Dorr for 40 years. Former personal attorney for Arnold J. "Red" Auerbach. Served as a consultant, fiduciary & Trustee for many private trusts & foundations, including The Criminal Justice Policy Foundation. Mr. Richards' funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Cecilia's Church, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, (Back Bay), Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at 11 A.M. Relatives & friends invited. Burial in Linwood Cemetery, Weston. Visiting hours in St. Cecilia's Church, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, (Back Bay), Tuesday, Dec. 8th from 1 to 5 P.M. & Wed., Dec. 9th from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. prior to the Mass. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com O'Donnell Funeral, Cremation & Memorial Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6, 2015.

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Lisa Gordon Pearlstein

December 5, 2015

Dear Justine,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you, our sister and your brother. May your father's memory be for a blessing to you all.

Warmly,
Lisa

Susan Robba

December 5, 2015

Dear Justine, Grady and Amanda,

My deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
A scholarly and devoted man, Bob will be missed.
Well wishes and prayers of strength from our family to yours.

Susan Robba

Judy Emmons

December 7, 2015

Dear Justine, Amanda and Grady,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a good and faithful friend, as well as an outstanding lawyer to my Dad throughout many decades.

I feel so blessed to have seen him over the summer. He looked so well and healthy that his passing is a complete shock.

My heart and prayers are with you all, now and through the difficult days ahead.

December 7, 2015

Bob was the true definition of a gentlemen. A forever friend of the entire Driscoll family.
With love and sympathy,
Jane Driscoll Henesey

Helen / Bill Kennedy

December 6, 2015

Dear Amanda, Justine, and Grady.
Our prayers and deep sympathy to each of you. Your Dad really was an outstanding one! Two special hugs for Grady - one from us, and a "crusher" from Priscilla. Lots of love , Helen and Bill Kennedy

bina crowley

December 6, 2015

Fond memories of your Mom a sweet dear hard working women who loved her family dearly...
Dad a proud and loving father at St Julias every Sunday with his Son. RIP Bob.
Exceptional devoted parents.
Bina Crowley

Tally and Alwin Brillembourg

December 5, 2015

A beloved neighbor, friend and sage to all of us who had the honor of knowing him and being in his presence when he lived in St. Simons Island, Ga.
Love & blessings to his very devoted son and daughters.

Susan Robba

December 5, 2015

Dear Justine, Grady and Amanda,

My deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
A scholarly and devoted man, Bob will be missed.
Well wishes and prayers of strength from your family to yours.

Susan Robba

Frank McGee

December 4, 2015

No finer person has ever graced the halls of Boston College and Boston College Law School.A lawyers lawyer.My thoughts go all the way back to the days at the beach in Marshfield and the great dinners at Giros in the North End with Dante whipping up one of his favorite salads.RIP good friend.

Amy Riedel

December 3, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to his beloved family.

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8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA 01923

Dec

8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

18 Belvidere St, Boston, MA

Dec

9

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA

Dec

9

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA 01923

Dec

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA

Dec

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA 01923

Dec

9

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Linwood Cemetery

Boston Post Rd., Rte 20, Weston, MA

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O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations - Danvers

167 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923

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