Obituary

Worcester – Donald R. “Quiet Wolf” Richards, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after a brief illness.
He is predeceased by his wife of 57 years Nancy “Morning Spirit” (Sprague) Richards who died on January 1, 2020. Mr. Richards is survived by five children, Robin Reshard and her husband, Elliot of Grand Prairie, TX, Donald Richards of Tennessee, Christina Howard of Oxford, MA, Kirk Richards and his wife, Lisa of Worcester and Wendy Fradsham and her husband, Brian of West Boylston, MA; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by a sister, Doris Christian and a daughter in law, Doreen Anderson Richards.
Mr. Richards attended Worcester Boy’s Trade High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Donald worked for over 25 years as a glazer for National Glass in Worcester. After retiring from National Glass he worked for the Visiting Nurse Association as an escort for nurses. Mr. Richards was a member of the Auburn Lodge of Elks and an honorary lifelong member the Auburn Sportsman’s Club, as well as being an honorary elder of the Worcester Intertribal Indian Council.
Donald enjoyed attending Native American PowWows, camping and being at his second home in Florida. Mr. Richards was the happiest when he was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He would often spend his time doing Native American crafts that he shared with his family.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 6th from 5 to 7 PM in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. Worcester. Social distancing guidelines and face coverings will be required for attendance at the calling hours. A private prayer service to be held at 7 PM. Burial will be at a later date in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.
The prayer service for Mr. Richards will be available to view live by visiting his obituary at www.Royfuneral.com
Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Richards may be made to either the Worcester Intertribal Indian Center PO Box 70055 Worcester, MA 01607, or The American Parkinson’s Association 72 E Concord Street Boston, MA 02118.
To share a memory of Mr. Richards or to sign his online guestbook, please visit www.Royfuneral.com

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