BUXTON- Thelma A. Richards, 88 years old, of Buxton died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born in Buxton, daughter of Carl W. Harriman and Betty M. (Garland) Harriman. She graduated with the class of 1952 from Samuel D. Hanson High School which was at Buxton Center.
Mrs. Richards was a homemaker and member of the Free Baptist Church of South Limington and Willing Workers.
She enjoyed her sons along with their wives, seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, as well as many friends, and relatives. Also, she enjoyed cooking, making crafts, her perennial and vegetable gardens, and helping sometimes at the Frugal Farmers of Buxton, alongside many family members, and friends.
Predeceased by her husband of 48 years Robert W. Richards, who died in 2001. Also, predeceased by two brothers, Carl (Richard) Harriman, Robert (Bob) Harriman and her beloved sister, Carol Roubo.
Surviving are her four sons, William R of Waterboro, Bruce M of Buxton, David S of Limerick, and Daniel G. of Buxton.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the South Buxton Cemetery at Tory Hill in the Woodman section. Thelma has asked for no flowers.
Thelma asked to share this sentiment:
Do Not stand of my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn’s rain
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds encircled flight
I am the soft star that shines of night
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye
******BUXTON- Thelma A. Richards, 88 years old, of Buxton died on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on Friday June 9th at 2 PM at the South Buxton Cemetery at Tory Hill in the Woodman section. Thelma has asked for no flowers. A reception will immediately follow at the Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Dr., Buxton.
The full obituary is available at mainefuneral.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com