Constance M. Richards

Constance M. Richards obituary, Berlin, NH

Constance M. Richards

Constance Richards Obituary

Visit the Bryant Funeral Homes & Crematory - Berlin website to view the full obituary.

Constance May Richards, 80, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Sunday evening, August 10, 2025, at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Berlin on September 25, 1944, the daughter of the late Lorette Wagoner (St. Hilaire) and Francis Dooen. Connie was a lifelong resident of Berlin. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School with the class of 1962. After graduating, she attended school in New York City to become an airline flight attendant.

In her early career, Connie was employed as a secretary in the engineering division of the Brown Company. Connie worked in partnership with her husband, Norman Richards, for over 30 years at Mt. Forist Studio, a photography business in Berlin. She was married to Norman for 41 years. They took their honeymoon in the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Connie enjoyed traveling and skiing with her husband and son, Barry, all over the world. She was an active member of Good Shepherd Parish.

Members of her family include her late husband, Norman Richards of Berlin, NH, her son Barry Richards of Berlin, NH, her brother Robert Schambier and his wife Suzanne of Peoria, AZ, as well as one niece and several nephews.

No funeral services will be held at this time. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.bryantcares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bryant Funeral Homes & Crematory - Berlin

180 Hillside Avenue, Berlin, NH 03570

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