Jay Richard

Jay T. Richard, 67, of Charlton, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in his sister’s home, surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on May 8, 1957, he was the son of Joseph L. Richard of Dunedin, FL, and the late Ruth M. (Matteson) Richard. He graduated from St. Peter Marian High School, Worcester, with the Class of 1975 and received his Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Industrial Technical Institute in 1978. Jay was the owner and operator of JLR Industries of Oxford for many years until his retirement.

Jay loved to stay active in his personal life, going dirt biking, playing disc golf, collecting lanterns and hitting the green to play golf. He especially loved fishing, ice fishing, hockey, and all things Chatham/Cape Cod. In his last 10 years, Jay found meaning and true enjoyment while discovering, learning and playing Disc Golf with his son. Jay also found love and tranquility while spending time with his family, up at the farm with his sisters, and has a special place in his heart for his two great-nieces. Jay loved everyone.

Jay is survived by a son, Jason Richard; brother Scott Richard and predeceased wife Betty Ann; predeceased brother Stephen Richard and his wife Donna of Oklahoma; sister Jayne (Richard) Vranos and her husband George Vranos; sister Shauna (Richard) Larson and her husband Charles Larson; nieces and nephews Jonathon Larson and Johanna (Larson) Ameen, Chris and Nick Vranos, great-nieces Ester and Eloise Ameen, Hannah Richard, and several cousins.

A Visitation Period will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.