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Lorraine Richards Obituary

Lorraine Richards of Montclair, N.J., peacefully passed away on Jan. 6, 2014. A prayer service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 30 N. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Woody "Home For Services," 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, N.J. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, N.J. Lorraine was the devoted mother of Delena Richards, Col. Clyde Richards, Jr. and Mark Richards; beloved sister of Joan Oliver and her twin sister, Loretta Kearney; also survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Jan. 9, 2014.

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Ps. 34:17, 18 ~ Kim

January 15, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 12, 2014

R.I.P. Lorraine. My Condolences to the family. God called an Angel home.
Dorothy Cole-Young, Class 65

Jacquelyn Canada

January 10, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Richards/ Oliver Family in the loss of your Loved one . I remember Lorraine as a dedicated Nurse when we worked together in United Hospitals Emerg. room in Newark, NJ

January 10, 2014

Our sincere Condolences to the Richards/ Oliver Family in the loss of Lorraine. I remember Lorraine as a dedicated Nurse when we worked together at United Hospitals Emerg Room in Newark NJ; she will be truly missed. Jacquelyn & Dennis Canada

January 10, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the entire family. We have truly lost a beautiful & true friend. Gone but shall not be forgotten. R.I.P.
Carolyn Macklin-Hampton

Sarah Wilson Williams

January 10, 2014

Thinking of your family at this sad time and remembering our youthful days on Shepard Ave. and Oak St. Share fond memories and comfort one another.

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