He was born in Springfield, VT on October 10, 1937, the son of Harry F. and Hyla (Knight) Richmond.
Richard served in the US Navy from 1954-1958 onboard the U.S.S. Barry as a stock clerk.
He enjoyed his time as a truck driver for Brattleboro Haulage until his retirement.
On February 25, 1956, Richard married the love of his life, Beverly A. Brown.
He loved watching Patriots football, Red Sox baseball, yard work around his house including mowing his lawn to "profection", watching westerns, fishing, hunting and listening to classic country music. He especially loved spending time with his family including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Tammy (Richmond) Catozzi and her partner, Louie Murray, of Swanzey, who were his caregiver in the most recent weeks; Randy Richmond of Gilsum, NH and Rodney Richmond of Swanzey; and dear friends, Jason and Jamie Thompson of Spofford, NH.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jessica Richmond of California, Christopher Richmond, of Keene, Amanda Greene of Marlborough, NH, Keith Richmond of Tennessee, Stephanie Catozzi of Florida, Rebecca Copeland of Gilsum, Eric Catozzi of Swanzey, Timothy Richmond and his wife, Taylor, of Chesterfield, NH; and ten great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly, in 2017; two sons, Richard, Jr. in 2008 and Ronald in 2019; a son-in-law, John Catozzi in 1990; his brothers, William Richmond, Bernard Richmond, Stanley Richmond; and his sisters, Bernardine Garrapy, Wilma Bushy, Eloise Besaw, Mary Richmond, and Shirley Richmond.
Following Richard’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
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