1931
Madeline
2009
Madeline Richard
October 15, 1931 — January 9, 2009
FRANKLIN - Madeline A. Richard, age 77, widow of Lloyd T. Richard, passed away at her home early Friday morning January 9, 2009 with her loving family by her side.
She was born October 15, 1931 in Franklin the daughter of the late Olin & Abby (White) Benjamin. She married Lloyd Thomas Richard on September 30, 1951. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before his death in 2006.
She was a homemaker early in her life, raising six children. Later she was employed as a cook at the Franklin Central School, which she enjoyed the most. After retiring, she participated in many community services including the Franklin Historical Society of which she was a founding member, served as president of the Senior Citizens Group, and was a member of the East Franklin Union Church.
She is survived by her children, Karen Guyton of North Carolina, Thomas Richard and his wife Sue of Franklin, Rebecca Uszuko and her husband Michael of New Mexico, Debra Denault and her husband Jay of Franklin, Helen Rosenblum and her husband Steve of Hyde Park, and Lucinda Holwerda of Kentucky. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, Gregg, Jason, Jessica, Jennifer Jean, Sara, Bridget, Samantha, Casey, Phil, Charles Tucker, and Austen; and her great grandchildren, Brookelyn, Chianne Katlynn, Ethan, Brendon, Kassandra, McKenna, and Wyatt; a sister and her husband, Betty & Gilbert Dewing of East Franklin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Madeline was predeceased by a sister, Sylvia Messier; and 3 nephews, Michael, David & Daniel Messier. Madelines family appreciates all of the care that was given from the Franklin County Home Health Agency with special thanks to Jeanette, Terry and Wanda.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the East Franklin Union Church with Rev. Herman Benjamin officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish in lieu of flowers contributions in Madelines memory may be made to the Franklin Historical Society, C/O Sue Clark, 55 Richard Road, Franklin, VT 05457
She was born October 15, 1931 in Franklin the daughter of the late Olin & Abby (White) Benjamin. She married Lloyd Thomas Richard on September 30, 1951. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before his death in 2006.
She was a homemaker early in her life, raising six children. Later she was employed as a cook at the Franklin Central School, which she enjoyed the most. After retiring, she participated in many community services including the Franklin Historical Society of which she was a founding member, served as president of the Senior Citizens Group, and was a member of the East Franklin Union Church.
She is survived by her children, Karen Guyton of North Carolina, Thomas Richard and his wife Sue of Franklin, Rebecca Uszuko and her husband Michael of New Mexico, Debra Denault and her husband Jay of Franklin, Helen Rosenblum and her husband Steve of Hyde Park, and Lucinda Holwerda of Kentucky. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, Gregg, Jason, Jessica, Jennifer Jean, Sara, Bridget, Samantha, Casey, Phil, Charles Tucker, and Austen; and her great grandchildren, Brookelyn, Chianne Katlynn, Ethan, Brendon, Kassandra, McKenna, and Wyatt; a sister and her husband, Betty & Gilbert Dewing of East Franklin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Madeline was predeceased by a sister, Sylvia Messier; and 3 nephews, Michael, David & Daniel Messier. Madelines family appreciates all of the care that was given from the Franklin County Home Health Agency with special thanks to Jeanette, Terry and Wanda.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the East Franklin Union Church with Rev. Herman Benjamin officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish in lieu of flowers contributions in Madelines memory may be made to the Franklin Historical Society, C/O Sue Clark, 55 Richard Road, Franklin, VT 05457
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