Irene Marie Richard

She was born in Rumford on March 6, 1933 to Marie Angel (Boucher) and Joseph L. Simard. She was one of 12 children.

Irene was the widow of Raymond K. Richard, who predeceased her in 2010.

She is survived by sons; Michael of Mexico, Lawrence (Marie) of Carthage, David of Rumford, William (Goldie) of VA, and Ricky (Susan) of MD, daughters; Linda Jackson (Lindy Latham), Susan (Kevin Cormier), and Diane (Tom Drapeau), of Rumford, and Debbie Cullins of Mexico. Brothers; Joseph L. Simard (Jean Gammon) of Andover, Robert (Anita), and Daryl, of Rumford, sisters; Lorraine Barre of Rumford, Connie Jacques and Sylvia Simard of AZ, Brandy Burgess of TX, and Theresa Webber of FL, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-children.

Irene was predeceased by her son Steven Richard, two sisters, Jeanette Cote and Shirley Cote, a brother Roger Simard, former son-in-law William Jackson, grandson Aaron Jackson, and great-grandson Matthew Thurston.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter 170 US Route 1 Ste. 250 Falmouth, ME 04105.