Donald Richards, 89, passed away on October 25, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center.
Don was a lifelong resident of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was a practicing attorney and member of the Akron Bar Assoc. for over 50 years. He was active in the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83 where he was Past Master and served as treasurer for 32 years. Don was a long-time member of Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal) and served on the vestry. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing bridge.
Don was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty (nee Rowe); his children, Candi McConnell (Bob), Linda Weitzel, April Richards, Terry Richards (Lisa), and Chris Richards; ten grandchildren, Nikki Moshier (Jeff), Jenny Smith (Eric), Brian Weitzel (Bridget), Brad Weitzel (Katie), Aimee and Sean Donahue, Emily and Tony Richards, Olivia and Makaela Richards; eight great-grandchildren, Sydney and Molly Moshier, Ella and Andrew Weitzel, Tyler and Bryce Weitzel, and Aubrey and Kiera Smith; brother, Nicholas Wright Richards; and his sister, Kay Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Larry and Fred Richards.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2012
Parents;
Nicholas Jasper Richards 1895-1992
Kathleen Louise Trembath 1896-1986
both born Cornwall and died Akron, Ohio
Don was a lifelong resident of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was a practicing attorney and member of the Akron Bar Assoc. for over 50 years. He was active in the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83 where he was Past Master and served as treasurer for 32 years. Don was a long-time member of Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal) and served on the vestry. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing bridge.
Don was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty (nee Rowe); his children, Candi McConnell (Bob), Linda Weitzel, April Richards, Terry Richards (Lisa), and Chris Richards; ten grandchildren, Nikki Moshier (Jeff), Jenny Smith (Eric), Brian Weitzel (Bridget), Brad Weitzel (Katie), Aimee and Sean Donahue, Emily and Tony Richards, Olivia and Makaela Richards; eight great-grandchildren, Sydney and Molly Moshier, Ella and Andrew Weitzel, Tyler and Bryce Weitzel, and Aubrey and Kiera Smith; brother, Nicholas Wright Richards; and his sister, Kay Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Larry and Fred Richards.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2012
Parents;
Nicholas Jasper Richards 1895-1992
Kathleen Louise Trembath 1896-1986
both born Cornwall and died Akron, Ohio
Donald Richards, 89, passed away on October 25, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center.
Don was a lifelong resident of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was a practicing attorney and member of the Akron Bar Assoc. for over 50 years. He was active in the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83 where he was Past Master and served as treasurer for 32 years. Don was a long-time member of Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal) and served on the vestry. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing bridge.
Don was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty (nee Rowe); his children, Candi McConnell (Bob), Linda Weitzel, April Richards, Terry Richards (Lisa), and Chris Richards; ten grandchildren, Nikki Moshier (Jeff), Jenny Smith (Eric), Brian Weitzel (Bridget), Brad Weitzel (Katie), Aimee and Sean Donahue, Emily and Tony Richards, Olivia and Makaela Richards; eight great-grandchildren, Sydney and Molly Moshier, Ella and Andrew Weitzel, Tyler and Bryce Weitzel, and Aubrey and Kiera Smith; brother, Nicholas Wright Richards; and his sister, Kay Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Larry and Fred Richards.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2012
Parents;
Nicholas Jasper Richards 1895-1992
Kathleen Louise Trembath 1896-1986
both born Cornwall and died Akron, Ohio
Don was a lifelong resident of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was a practicing attorney and member of the Akron Bar Assoc. for over 50 years. He was active in the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83 where he was Past Master and served as treasurer for 32 years. Don was a long-time member of Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal) and served on the vestry. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing bridge.
Don was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty (nee Rowe); his children, Candi McConnell (Bob), Linda Weitzel, April Richards, Terry Richards (Lisa), and Chris Richards; ten grandchildren, Nikki Moshier (Jeff), Jenny Smith (Eric), Brian Weitzel (Bridget), Brad Weitzel (Katie), Aimee and Sean Donahue, Emily and Tony Richards, Olivia and Makaela Richards; eight great-grandchildren, Sydney and Molly Moshier, Ella and Andrew Weitzel, Tyler and Bryce Weitzel, and Aubrey and Kiera Smith; brother, Nicholas Wright Richards; and his sister, Kay Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Larry and Fred Richards.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2012
Parents;
Nicholas Jasper Richards 1895-1992
Kathleen Louise Trembath 1896-1986
both born Cornwall and died Akron, Ohio
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