Kenneth W Richards Sr of Old Mystic passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2023.
Kenneth was born on November 22, 1942, in Meriden CT to Ralph & Rose Richards. He moved to Mystic with his family in 1950, where he attended Stonington schools. Ken retired from General Dynamics Electric Boat with 36 years of service.
Ken and his wife Amy resided in Old Mystic for 61 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Kenneth W Richards Jr & wife Geraldine of Old Mystic, daughter Lisa Stearns & husband Christopher of Old Mystic. Five grandchildren, Kenneth W. Richards III & husband Matthew R. Baird, Keith Richards & wife Gabrielle, Jacqueline Lagasse & husband Paul, Stephanie Stearns & fiancé Troy Powell, Derek Stearns & wife Karley.
Kenneth also leaves six great grandchildren. Jayden Baird Richards; Gavin, Giuliana and Grady Lagasse, Ava Richards, and Elizabeth Stearns.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents Ralph & Rose Richards, six siblings Fred Richards, Althea Murch, Patricia Pease, Laurice Richards, Arthur Richards and Florence Lawrence. Ken was also predeceased by granddaughter Julie Ann Richards in 1985.
The family would like to thank Mystic Masonic Hospice’s excellent team for the great care he received. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Mystic Masonic Hospice or Smilow Cancer Hospital Waterford, CT.
There will be a Memorial gathering at the Mystic Hilton on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 12 to 3; there will be no funeral service.