Ipswich, Massachusetts
1948 - 2025-05-09
HOWARD, Richard Fontaine Of Ipswich, Massachusetts, was born on April 21, 1948, in Montgomery Alabama and died on Friday, May 9, 2025. After graduating from Davidson College in North Carolina, he traveled north to Boston, where he met his future wife, Nancy (Sargent). In Boston, they both began...
Read MoreDear Nancy, We met you and Richard on the coast of Maine for a lovely weekend with mutual friends. We are so sorry for your loss.
Melinda and Richard
July 30, 2025
My sincere condolences to those closest to Richard. I knew him for his incredible kindness and commitment to children with disabilities through his leadership as a member of MAC´s board. I came to learn later about his precedent-setting advocacy. Just days before he passed, Richard emailed his encouragement to MAC staff in response to news on on one of our bills. A life well lived and an incredibly legacy.
Diana Santiago
July 26, 2025 | Work
Dear Nancy and family, It is with deep sadness that I send my sympathy to you, Madeline and Malcolm over the loss of your husband and father. My memories of you, Nancy, and our summers at Annisquam run deep. It remains a special place in my heart. .Richard´s celebration of life at the village church will add a meaningful closure to a long and happy marriage. May this beautiful place always bring you comfort and precious memories.
Paula Saucier
July 14, 2025 | Friend
Nancy and Family, Danny and I were so sad to learn about Richard´s passing. We always enjoyed speaking with you both, and we remember his kind words, warmth and laughter. Carra & Danny Wall (your neighbors in Ipswich)
Carra & Danny Wall
May 29, 2025 | Other
My wife and I are forever grateful to Mr. Howard for his assistance with our dyslexic daughter. In first grade, we faced the challenge of Kaitlin's reading difficulties. At that time, we struggled to find resources to help Kaitlin with her dyslexia. Our public school system claimed nothing was wrong and we should continue as is. Through a referral, we were introduced to Mr. Howard, who welcomed us into his office, and compassionately guided us through the process. Yes, Mr. Howard was a lawyer...
Rich and Kristin Rattray
May 27, 2025
May Richard´s memory be a blessing.
Mary F. Connelly
May 24, 2025 | Work
We never meet but I have heard a lot of your legal work from my colleagues at MAC, and how you have shaped their professional journey. In a world with so much chaos, you created hope and warmth. You have left a legacy that I will look up to in my legal career. Your wisdom will be greatly missed. Fly with the angles.
Faith Ngana
May 21, 2025
