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Steven Richards Obituary

Steven W. Richards, Jr.

Webster - Steven W. Richards, Jr., 32, of Webster, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, as a result of injuries from a motor vehicle accident. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Jessica J. (Davis) Richards of Webster; his daughter, Isabella R. Richards and, his son Bentley B. Richards both of Webster; his father and stepmother, Steven W. and Martha Richards Sr. of Shrewsbury; his mother Lori A. (Sheehan) Maloney of Oakham; two brothers, Tyson Maloney and Dylan Cournoyer both of Spencer; his mother-in-law, Donna Plasse; his grandparents, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Dakota Cournoyer.

Steven was born in Worcester, was a graduate of Quabbin High School and was a former member of the Army National Guard. He was employed as a car sales manager at Ron Bouchard's Kia of Lancaster. Richard was a volunteer firefighter since the age of 16, starting with the Barre Fire Department and recently with the Webster/Dudley Fire Departments.

Steven loved spending time with his children. They were his world to him. He and his wife shared many happy memories together and especially enjoyed going out to dinner with each other. He enjoyed golfing with Derrick and was a fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, and MMA.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oxford. Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours are Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 10 am to 11:30 am at the funeral home, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Isabella and Bentley Fund at http://www.gofundme.com/HelpSRichardsKids

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 12 to May 13, 2015.

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Proulx Family

May 15, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family may God help you through this.

Dorren Emond

May 15, 2015

Jess & family
My deepest sympathy for you and the family in the tragic and sudden loss of your husband Steven.. May God comfort you all during this time..

Roseann Laforte

May 15, 2015

sorry about your lost.love Jodi,roseann

JT

May 15, 2015

May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come. I'm so sorry to hear of this trumatic loss. Prayers are being sent toyou and your family.

Jenn Tamkus, Lance Sargent and kids

May 15, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Erica and Eleanor Norling

May 14, 2015

Steven will be missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. my daughter went to Quabbin with Steven and I also met him.
He was such a gentleman with a huge heart and a wonderful personality.
I want all his family to know how sorry and saddened Erica and I feel.
Jessica please keep Erica posted on facebook.I am her mother if there is anything at all that you or your children need I will be there for you.

May 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Greif can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful time together.

May 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.

Linda

May 13, 2015

My sincere heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family during this terrible tragedy. I am praying for you all during this painful time and will continue to pray for you in the days & years to come. May God Bless you and help you to get through these difficult days to come.

Tara

May 13, 2015

My condolences to you and your family during this very painful, difficult time. God Bless

John P. Bolduc

May 13, 2015

My Sincere Condolences Jess, Bella, Bentley, Family & Friends. Steve was a Outstanding man and he will be Greatly missed by all. Rest easy my friend, until we meet again.

L D

May 13, 2015

I did not know this man personally,but I was in the traffic gridlock 0n Saturday afternoon leading up to the accident scene. I was praying for him then and will continue to pray for him and his family. Trust that he is watching over you and that God is holding him in his hands. May he rest in peace.

Lisa Henderson

May 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss Jessica my prayers are with you and your children

sharon barrette

May 13, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good guy and will be missed

Erika

May 13, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace and may God bring you peace and comfort.

May 12, 2015

God bless you. May God help your family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace.

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