1950 - 2022
No Vistitation Date Scheduled
Funeral
April 13, 202210 A.M.
St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 374 Stevens Street, Lowell
Dennis M. Richards passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at home. He was born in Lowell MA, March 24, 1950 to the late Doria H. and Theresa (Barrows) Richards.
He grew up in Lowell as well as North Carolina and Wisconsin. The family returned to Lowell where Dennis resided for 55 years.
He was a municipal employee for 38 years. He worked in fiscal management and accounting for the city of Lowell Career Center for 26 years and 12 years for Cambridge Traffic Dept. In his retirement Dennis worked as a starter at Green Meadow golf course Hudson N.H. His passions were work, golfing and coaching. He coached in the Highland Little League for 20 years. Dennis loved to drive solo criss-crossing the US.
He leaves behind his twin sister Doreen and her husband Dan Norton, brother Kevin Richards, sister Karen Richards, and brother Phillip Richards. Dennis was an uncle to several nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. Aunts Margaret Flannery and Effie Barrows were special to Dennis as well as dear friends Sharon and Jim Malapan. Dennis and his family would like to thank Dr. Ephraim Hochberg and staff at MGH for their kindness and treatment for 14 years.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Funeral Wednesday, April 13 at 10 A.M. at St. Margaret of Scotland in Lowell. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to THE LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FUND at Massachusetts General Hospital 125 Nashua Street, Boston MA02114, or like charity.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Anne Edmondson
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Phil, Karen, Doreen, Kevin…..I’m so sorry for the loss of Denny. I know how much it hurts to lose a sibling, so my heart hurts for you all. But I hope you’ll find comfort in the thought of him reuniting with your folks…and I know Judy will help him get where he needs to go up there. God bless all of you. Peace, love, and prayers to you all.
Anne Theresa
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Mark and Mary Lou Rutherford
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Sending you all our sincere condolences as siblings are indeed very special. Although it is a difficult time, you will find comfort in the memories that you have shared together as a family- hugs to you all ?
Doug Lapointe
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My condolences to the family. I played on the Little League Lions back in the mid 80’s. Dennis was my coach for three years. No coach ever made me care for the game the way Dennis did. Great memories and great times. You could tell he cared. World is a little darker today knowing he is no longer with us. Can still hear you saying “Dig, dig, dig…” when we ran bases on a ground all. You will be missed coach.
Doug Lapointe
Richard O'Loughlin
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My deep condolences to the Richards family. Please take solace in the knowledge that few people have positively impacted the lives of the youth of Lowell more than Denny. His hard work, honesty, and generosity with his time and skills will always be remembered and appreciated by the many he mentored.
There are no words to express my respect for him as a man. Denny was an exceptional leader he had vision, competence and compassion. He gave so much to so many. He is greatly missed by all.
Gabe Garavanian
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Dennis was a very kind man. Met Dennis at Green Meadow and always noticed his acts of kindness. The special Olympics golf with the athletes on Sunday nights at Green Meadow Dennis would always get to know the athletes that played . I will miss Dennis. To Phil and rest of the family sorry for your loss. Gabe Garavanian
Diane Rothwell
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I was one of the many golfers at Green Meadows who was lucky enough to meet Dennis. He was so friendly to everyone and willing to help out were needed with a smile and encouragement for a great golf game. He has been sorely missed and am so very sorry to hear of his passing.
My sincere condolences to all of Dennis’s family and friends.
Bob Swan
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Phil and family. I am sorry to hear the news of Dennis. Great memories from our childhood playing baseball. You and your family will be in our thoughts.
Bob Swan
Iram Farooq
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On behalf of Dennis’ former colleagues at the Cambridge Community Development Department — Conveying heartfelt condolences to Dennis’ family on this sad loss. Dennis was a wonderful colleague. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone on the team and brought joy and cheer with his forever positive presence. He will be deeply missed.
Barbara
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On behalf of all of the Jewels in the Rough golf league at Green Meadows, I want to convey our sincere condolences to his family. Dennis was such a gentleman and we ladies feel his loss after having him as our starter for many years.
May he Rest In Peace as we remember him in our prayers.