Gilford----- Anne “Annie” E. Richardson, 77, of Gilford, New Hampshire passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, daughter of Donald and Leoine (Hale) Woodworth. She graduated from Laconia High School in 1951.
Annie is survived by her husband of 58 years, John M. Richardson, five children, Coral and her husband, Steven Theberge, Scott Richardson and his wife, Sunny, Todd Richardson and his wife, Susan, Randy Richardson and Blythe Gustafson. Other survivors include her grandchildren who were her pride and joy. They are Eric Richardson, Sarah Richardson, Dakin Billin, MacKenzie Billin, Camden Gustafson, Brett and Mitchell Bolding. She is also survived by two brothers, Don Woodworth and Steven Woodworth, and one sister, Ruth (Woodworth) Criger, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Joan St. Louis.
Annie's life-long passion was music. She played the piano and loved barbershop harmony. She sang in the Sweet Adelines Chorus and in an award winning women's barbershop quartet, "The Mellow Moms". She also sang in the United Baptist Church Choir for 20 years. She was known for her friendly smile and her warm, caring heart. She was much loved by all who knew her.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 2PM at the United Baptist Church, Park Street, Lakeport, NH. Rev. Sharron Lamothe, Pastor of the Church will officiate.
Burial will be in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
Contributions may be made to the Community Wellness Center, 22 Strafford St., Suite 2, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane. com.