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Kathleen Richards Obituary
She leaves her husband of 27 years, Neal H. Richards; her parents, Frederick and Sue (Kirschner) Hedkte of Preston, CT; two daughters, Kim M. Newsham and her husband, Paul of Paxton and Lisa A. Hartigan and her husband Tim of Worcester; a sister, Phyllis Harmon of Preston, CT; four grandchildren, Jacob Newsham, Zachary Newsham, Mathew Lucier and Brianna Lucier and a nephew, Eric Harmon of Preston, CT. She was born in Milwaukee, WI.
Kathleen was a friend of Bill W.; she loved animals and enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities. She enjoyed frequent trips to Disney World. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren.
Kathleen's funeral service and burial will be private. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, One Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing arrangements.
www.morrillfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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reid Jeffery
November 14, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with kathy and all her family. kathy will certainly be missed by myself and all of the sunrise gruop.
Nancy and Mark
November 14, 2008
We will miss you Kathy!!!
Jackie Grant
November 14, 2008
You will be missed at the Sunrise Group
Chris & Tom Patricca
November 14, 2008
Neal, Kim, Lisa, and Family,
We hope it will comfort you to know that we are sorry about Kathy's passing. Your loss is deep and sudden. You are all in our thoughts and prayers - now and in the days and months to come.
Betty Newsham
November 14, 2008
"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." -Psalm-29:11 My prayers are with you during this most difficult time, I hope that you find peace knowing that you are surrounded by family and friends who will carry you though this time of grief. Betty Newsham
LINDA SCOTT
November 13, 2008
WE WILL MISS HER HUGS AND FRIENDSHIP. LOVE ,LINDA SCOTT AND DON HAYES AND WILLIE DEJESUS
Bill & Theresa Lang
November 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May God bless you and your family.
Tim Whelan
November 13, 2008
Neal-
I cannot begin to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss. I will keep Kathleen, you, and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express the sympathy.
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