Ramon J. Richard

LEOMINSTER- Ramon J. Richard, 82, formerly of Leominster and Port Orange, FL, died Thursday, October 12, in Heywood Hospital. Ramon was born May 26, 1935, son of the late Raymond and Donalda (Chartrand) Richard. Mr. Richard served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Ramon spent the past 20 years in Port Orange, FL before moving back to the area recently. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and football. His wife of 53 years, Barbara Richard died in 2008. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Donna Mason in 2004. He leaves a daughter with whom he lived, Cynthia Gerry of Ashburnham; four grandchildren; one brother, Robert Richard of Ft. Myers, FL; and one sister, Audrey Cormier of Leominster. A calling hour will be held Wednesday, October 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with the funeral immediately following in Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker St., Leominster. Rev. Robert Bruso will officiate. Burial, with Military honors, will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452, or to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.