Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Eliza (Ponte) Pereira, she was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Mrs. Richard was an Inspector of Ceramics with Alberox Corp. for 10 years until her retirement. Connie was a talented seamstress, knitter, cook and baker. She often delighted friends and family with her expertise in the kitchen. Her greatest joys though, came from spending time with her grandchildren and in the garden.
She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Gervais and her husband Mark of Rehoboth; a son, Robert Richard and his wife Kerry of McLean, VA; two grandchildren, Jackson and Julia Gervais of Rehoboth; a sister in-law Terry Pereira and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Manny Pereira.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10AM in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford, MA. Her burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org or to Our Lady’s Haven Activities Fund, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. For tributes and directions, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
