Eleanor A. Richards Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eleanor A. Richards, 84, of County Highway 107, Amsterdam went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare. She was born in Broadalbin on June 7, 1933 a daughter of Bert and Lucy Brown Close and attended local schools. Eleanor was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Richards was employed as a teaching assistant at BOCES in Johnstown, retiring several years ago. She attended Perth Bible Church and later the Adirondack Baptist Church. Eleanor was a member of the Johnstown Moose Club. She enjoyed playing the piano, working on crossword puzzles, polka dancing, and teaching her family to play rummy and shuffleboard. Her greatest delight was spending time with her family and friends. She was married to Thomas D. Richards on August 25, 1951. He died April 6, 2008. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Marion Parker and Ruth Travis, and a brother, Edward Close. Survivors include five children, Patrick and Michael Richards of Perth, Verlene Polick of Amsterdam, Laurie Pabon of Ferndale, NY, and Terrance Richards of Johnstown; a brother, Berton Close of Glenwood Springs, CO; thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 10am – noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A memorial service will be conducted at noon at the funeral home by Pastor John Traskos.

Eleanor A. Richards

June 7, 1933 - October 17, 2017

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