Hudson, MA
Norman Wayne Richards, 67, of Hudson, formerly of Stow, died on Wednesday, June 26th at Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. He is survived by his two sons, Andrew Richards and his wife Jill of Leominster, Gregg Richards of Hudson; his sister, Joanne LaChance and her husband Raymond of Boylston; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
Norman was born in Waltham, son of the late Norman T. Richards and Gladys (LaRose) Richard who died in May, 2013. He was raised in Stow where he attended local schools and was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He has resided in Hudson the past 15 years and also spent many years as a resident of Florida. He was employed as a limousine driver most recently by All Season’s Limousines of Boxborough. Norman enjoyed music and always looked forward to playing his guitar in his spare time.
A private funeral Service and celebration of Norman’s life attended by family members was held at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749. Burial with Military Honors followed in Brookside Cemetery, Stow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Norman may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project-Advance Guard, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.com).