Arthur J. Richard

Arthur J. Richard October 27, 1913 - January 27, 2009 Preston - Arthur J. Richard, 96, husband of Agnes Rose (Vars) Richard, of 99 Middle Rd., Preston died Tuesday morning at home. Born in Linwood, MA, on October 27, 1913, he was the son of the late Martin and Delia (Pelkey) Richard. On September 28, 1940, in Norwich, he was united in marriage to Agnes Rose (Vars) Richard. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a painter. Surviving is his wife of 69 years Agnes Rose Richard, three sons Roger Richard and his wife Sue of Preston, Arthur Richard and his wife Kathryn of Norwich, and Bruce Richard and his wife Carolyn of New London, a daughter Gloria Holloway and her husband Stuart of Preston; six grandchildren Roger Richard, Jr., Scott Richard, Lori Torres, Amanda Holloway, and Jeremy and Brian Richard, five great grandchildren Christopher Richard, Sonya Richard, Alyssa Torres, Austin Torres, and Taylor Richard, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers Victor Richard, Martin "Pete" Richard, Henry Richard, Ernest Richard, and Adelard "Jack" Richard, and five sisters Delia LaBreque, Eva Lorello, Clara Palazzola, Lillian Rupar, and Althea Stewart. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 to 11a.m. at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich followed by a memorial service in the funeral home at 11a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to Hospice of S.E. CT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.