Suzanne L. (Fafard) Richards, 67, of Norfolk VA, formerly of Worcester, passed June 28, 2013 after recent illness. She leaves her husband of 31 years, Samuel C. Richards; Three children, David A., Patrick J. Gagnon and Carrie A. Mullaney and her husband Paul all of Worcester; One sister, Joan Guillette of Placentia CA; One brother, Robert Fafard of Worcester; Three grandchildren, Brittany, Tanner, Taryn; and many nieces and nephews.
     Mrs. Richards was born December 15, 1945 in Worcester and raised there, the daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Bourgeois) Fafard. She has lived in Norfolk the past 16 years. Sue attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Stephen’s High School, both in Worcester. Her personal enjoyments were being with her loving grandchildren, traveling, reading, playing Solitaire and baking for many family members, neighbors and friends. Sue’s family suggests you remember her with memorial donations to: The American Lung Association of The Northeast, Waltham, MA 02451
     The funeral will be Saturday, July 6th at 8:45 am from THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME, 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton followed by the celebration of a Funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 357 Grafton St. in Worcester. She will then be laid to rest at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. All are invited to calling hours Friday July 5th from 5 to 8 pm at The Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton.