Arnold P.

"Arnie" Richard

Arnie passed away on Saturday June 27th in the peaceful surroundings of his Chelsea home.  He had been living courageously with cancer for the past several months.  He was 64 years of age.   Born and raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of the late Benjamin Richard, Sr. and Jeanette (Labbe) Richard. He attended Chelsea Public Schools and was a self-taught auto-mechanic.  He began his professional career working at McCarthy's Merritt Park Service Station on Eastern Ave in Chelsea. He later worked for many years at the Tudor Garage on Washington Ave with his late brother Ernie for several more years.  After the garage closed, he worked at various auto repair shops and preformed private repairs from home as a self-employed auto mechanic.  A true Chelsea icon, his work was his life's ambition.  He would never refuse to help a friend or neighbor, making repairs, landscaping or shoveling snow for anyone in need.  He enjoyed traveling and vacations with his beloved companion of 15 years Susan M. (Gulizia) Kelley and his adopted extended family.  He was proud to celebrate and accomplish 16 years sobriety.  Even his recent illness did not stop him in his endeavors, incessantly adding life to his years.  Arnie is survived by his devoted companion and life partner, Susan M. Kelley, his loving step-daughters; Meghan Kelley, Kerriann Kelley, Melissa Kelley and Erin Kelley.  He was the adoring "Grandpa Arnie" to Sariyah and beloved brother of Joann Scribner and her husband Larry of Indiana, Linda Riley and her husband Thomas of Chelsea, Annette Purcell of Laconia, New Hampshire, Elaine Patti and her husband William of Chelsea, Edward Richard and his companion Rosemarie of Billerica, Barbara Richard of Chelsea and the late Benjamin Richard, Jr., Joseph Richard, Robert Richard, Janet Sturges, Frank Richard, Caroline Richard, Leonard Richard, Sussette LeBlanc, Ernest J. Richard and Wayne Richard. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and extended family members.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to visit and extend their condolences at the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday July 7th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in Arnie's memory should be directed to Care Dimensions Hospice, Ste. B-102, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers MA 01923. https://www.caredimensions.org/

CONDOLENCES:  We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card (see below)

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