Elaine M. (Henry) Richard, 77, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, at UMass Hospital with her family at her side.
She was born in Gardner on July 2, 1945, daughter of the late Arthur and Aurore (Laliberty) (Henry) DesBois and was a resident of Gardner for most of her life.
She leaves her husband of 58 years, Joseph P. Richard; two daughters, Lisa Richard and her fiance Jeffrey Schultz of Westminster, and Donna DiPasquale and her fiance Jeffrey Brown of Templeton; her grandson, Marcus DiPasquale of Marlboro; a sister, Theresa Cormier of Gardner and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Arthur (Bob) Henry.
Elaine attended Holy Rosary schools and graduated from Gardner High School in 1964. She worked for many years as a salesclerk at Hunt’s Lodge in Gardner. She enjoyed traveling which included a cross-country trip where she visited family and friends along with her many trips to Florida. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial mass will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 10th at Holy Spirit Church (50 Lovewell Street Gardner, Massachusetts) followed by a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Hall, 22 Elm St, Gardner, MA 01440.
Burial will be in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.