Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Alyre and Delphine (Girouard) Richard. She was a lifelong resident New Bedford. Theresa enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Anthony Seniors and enjoyed Bingo. She also enjoyed spending time with her pet companion Panda.
She is survived by a son, Ronald Richard and his wife Victoria of Dartmouth; a daughter Paulette Marshall and her husband John of New Bedford; two brothers, Gerard Richard of NH and Roland Richard of RI; two grandsons, Michael and Robert Marshall, two granddaughters, Kristen Simas and Brittany Richard and four great-grandchildren, Jack, Claire, Ella and Natalie and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s Church, Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial is private. Contribution’s in Theresa’s honor may be made to; The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
