1964 - 2024
Visitation
October 21, 20244-7 P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Funeral
October 22, 202410 A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Brian Michael Richards, 60, of Chelmsford, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Lyons) Richards, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, boating on Newfound Lake and spending time with his family and friends.
Born in Phoenix, AZ, Brian was the beloved son of Robert Anthony Richards and Sheila (Sullivan) Richards.
He graduated from Chelmsford High, Class of 1982 and went on to establish a successful career as a pool contractor, proudly owning and operating his own company. Brian was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford.
In addition to his devoted wife, Pamela, Brian is survived by his five children: Joshua Richards and Adam Richards of Dracut, MA, Jack Richards and Liam Richards of Chelmsford, MA, and his daughter, Madison Richards, also of Chelmsford, MA. He also leaves behind his two brothers, Christopher Richards and his wife Tara of Chelmsford, MA, and Sean Richards and his wife Karen of Hampton, NH, as well as his sister Kelley Duchesne and her husband Roger of Lowell, MA.
Brian is also survived by his sisters-in-law Ellen Murphy and her husband Ed of Chelmsford, MA, Michelle Nutter and her husband Ken of Chelmsford, MA and Courtney Lyons and her husband Ned of Towson, MD, and Leigh Richards of Merrimack, NH. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews: Bob and Meghan Duchesne, CJ Richards, Conner Richards, Ryan Richards, Kelsey Richards, Kyleigh Richards, Aidan Richards, Mallory Murphy, Kate Murphy, Kendall Nutter, Lindsay Nutter, Cole Nutter, and Jake Lyons. Brian was also grandfather to Sophia Richards of Dracut, MA.
He was predeceased by his brother Colin Richards who passed away in 2019.
Brian’s presence will be deeply missed.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hours Monday, October 21, 2024 from 4-7PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral service Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10AM at Dolan Funeral Home. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Brenda Silva
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Godspeed Brian….
Thoughts and many prayers to the family and friends for comfort.
The Silva Family
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Lisa Graham
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I’m so sorry. May Jesus comfort your family during this very difficult time. My heart is so heavy.
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Mary Ann Sullivan
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Pam,
We are so sorry for your loss, and for the loss of the children. Brian thanked me a few time for being the one that gave him your number! lol he really loved you!
Please call us if you need anything at all!
Love, Mary Ann & Bob
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Colleen Hogan-Mazzola
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Jack,
Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss. I am sure your Dad was so very proud of you. May your Dad rest in peace and may you find peace in all your memories.
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Cathie Watkins
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Dear Pam and family,
I am so very sorry for the unexpected loss of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Cathie watkins
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Julia Martyn
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The death of your husband came as a shock when I heard about it this afternoon. I pray that you and your family will receive the strength and health to carry on. His memory will sustain you! God bless! May he rest in peace! Amen! R I P.
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Mark Heinrich
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I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I am very saddened and surprised by the news. My thoughts are with you all.
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