Violet M. (Swift) Richard, 99, of Acushnet, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Alden Court Nursing Care in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Richard.
Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Waymon B. and Mabel E. (Gidley) Swift, she had lived in Acushnet for most of her life. Prior to retirement, she had worked at John I. Paulding, Inc. for many years. Mrs. Richard was a member of the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church and a lifetime and charter member of the V.FW. Ladies Auxiliary Tuttle Post. She was an avid bingo player. She loved her cat Princess and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include a son: Gary R. Richard and his wife Karen of Acushnet; a daughter: Diane E. LaFrance and her husband Raymond of Acushnet; 4 grandchildren: Kim Brown, Kelly Mello, Keith Forsblom and Jessica Bernardo; 4 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was mother of the late Joseph A. Richard, Jr. and was predeceased by 6 brothers.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Potter Funeral Home at 12:00 P.M.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. prior to the service.
Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford.