Arthur H Richardson Jr, 81 of East Bridgewater passed January 13th after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 60 years to Dorothy (Foster) Richardson
He was born in Brockton, son of the late Arthur H and Nellie (Hutchinson) R Richardson Sr.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three sons and their spouses; Marc and Kelly Richardson of Maine, Craig and Kelly Richardson of New Hampshire and Derek and Shannon Richardson of East Bridgewater, Ma., along with eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Wayne Richardson and his late wife Lillian and brother-in-law to Francis Foster and his wife Harriet as well as several nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Brockton High School where he competed in track and field and swimming. He later graduated from Northeastern University. He was very proud of his service in the Navy and his many years in the Satucket Masonic Lodge as District Deputy Grand Master. He worked most of his life as Chief Draftsman at Murray-Carver East Bridgewater.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday January 19th from 10:00AM -12:00PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman. Funeral service and burial will be private.