Charles M. "Jim" Richard 81 of Danbury, CT passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Grace Ricard. Survived by his beautiful wife of 61 years, Patricia Thibdeau Richard, his daughters Wendy Gillette and her husband Greg of S.C., Audrey Richard of Goshen, grandson James Austin and his wife Marie and their son Wes of Simsbury and granddaughter Amy Gonzales, her husband Donald and their two boys, Dominic and Jesse of Goshen.
Jim was a successful Remodeling Contractor for many years until his retirement in 2004. He was an avid coin collector, loved war memorabilia and was a diehard Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan.
Jim will fondly be remembered for the amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend he was. He always wore a smile on his face and always had a joke or story to tell.