Edward J. Richard, 93, of Medway, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Helen L. (White) Richard who died in 1997.
Born in Douglas on April 3, 1929, he was the son of the late Levi J. and Alice S. (Bukowiecki) Richard.
Edward was a resident of Medway for the past 59 years. He grew up in East Douglas and Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1947. He later earned a mechanical engineering degree from Northeastern University.
Edward proudly served in the Army for two years during the Korean War.
Before his retirement, he worked for G.T.E. in Needham as a mechanical engineer for many years.
Edward was a member of the Medway VFW Post 1526 and enjoyed volunteering and spending time at the Medway Senior Center. He also enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino.
He is survived by his daughter Barbara Gabree and her husband Alan of Uxbridge and two sons, Steven Richard of Medway and Michael Richard of Blackstone.
He is also survived by two grandchildren Ashley Smith and Wesley Gabree and three great-grandchildren Alexis, Colby and Alana.
He was the father of the late Robert Richard and brother of the late Alfred Richard.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, January 10 from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 11 at St. Joseph Church (in the chapel - downstairs), 151 Village Street in Medway at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Edward’s memory to the Epilepsy Foundation,
3540 Crain Highway Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716, www.epilepsy.com