Ronald F.

Richard

Ronald passed away on Thursday, December 13 ^th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a sudden illness. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea, he was a son of the late Matthew P. and May G. (Savoy) Richard. Ronald attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School. He never married but was a revered brother and cherished uncle to several nieces and nephews. A lifelong resident of Chelsea Ronald worked for many years as a general custodian at the Chelsea Soldiers. Working at the home Ronald held a great respect for veterans and all servicemen and women. In addition to his parents Ronald was also predeceased by siblings the late Stella A. Stahl, Lillian Lemoure, Isabel Caron, Jeanette Wasson and Nancy Desjadon. He was the dear brother of Elsie Fenby of FL Laura Steriti of Revere and Leonard Richard of Chelsea. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, December 19 ^th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA. A catholic vigil service will be held during the visitation. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to

" The Home for Little Wanderers", 10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135 or by visiting; http://www.thehome.org/