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Doris Richards Obituary
MANCHESTER -- Doris C. Richards, 73, died May 29, 2010, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Manchester on Oct. 21, 1936, to Lionel and Jeanette (Gelinas) Hamel. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester and was educated in the Manchester School District.
One of her early jobs was as a bookkeeper for local businesses.
She was employed by New England Telephone in Manchester as a customer service assistant. She later retired from Verizon in Andover, Mass. She also worked part time for Cumberland Farms for the past six years.
She enjoyed spending summers at her chalet in Gilmanton.
Family included sons Michael K. Richards, Steve A. Richards, Daniel E. Richards, Tom E. Richards and Joseph E. Richards, all of Manchester; daughters Christine A. Richards of Manchester and Mrs. Craig (Cynthia) P. Williams of Mount Vernon, Wash.; brother John Crotty of California; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Webster and Hemlock streets. Burial will follow in St. Augustin Cemetery, South Beech Street.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105-1942.
J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Services is handling arrangements.
For more information, go to www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanne Richards
June 7, 2010
To Mom/Grammy,
For all the Love, for all the Joy, for all the Hope you gave us throughout the years, and all the Happiness that you made possible for us to share, we thank you. You have our lasting love and appreciation always,
Danny, Jeanne and Matthew
Rickey Sean
June 5, 2010
These three little guys were her favorite ones to always ask about, Chelsea, Rembrandt & Rocky! All three miss her!
Chelsea, Rembrandt & Rocky
Rickey Sean
June 5, 2010
Cynthia, Chrstine, Stevie & Joey: Sean and I are so deeply saddened by your loss. The world has lost the greatest 'fighter' whom ever lived. Your mom will always stay deep in my heart and I thank you all for giving Sean and I an opportunity to share in loving her.
Love, Prayers & Thoughts
Rickey & Sean
Cynthia Williams
June 5, 2010
I love you mom and will miss. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Your little girl Cynthia
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