1932 – 2014

AUBURN — Edmund N. Richard, 82, of Stafford Avenue in Rumford and formerly of Auburn, died peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

He was born in Newry on June 10, 1932, a son of the late Wilfred and Ida (Lemay) Richard. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Edmund married his true love, the former Jeannette Belanger, on Dec. 5, 1964. They settled in Auburn in 1965, and lived here until 1998. They most recently lived in Rumford. He was a salesman for many years in the food industry.

Ed was a performing musician, singing and playing guitar to country songs of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He led his own band with his wife, The Moonlighters, for over 15 years.

He was a friend to so many and larger than life; he had a smile for everyone he met. Ed loved lobster dinners, painting, puttering around the house and scratch tickets. He also fished many a brook in his younger years.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeannette Richard, of Rumford; his children, Darcy Bourgault and her husband, Rick, of Gorham, Daphne Richard of South Amboy, N.J., and Darin Richard and his wife, Chrissy, of Vero Beach, Fla.; along with his grandchildren, Chelsea, Mack, Adam, Brandon, Grace, Olivia, Annabelle and Jake. He was a brother to Al, Irene, Susie and Don, and also leaves many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by siblings, Omer, Belle, Maurice, Leonard and Blondie.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Edmund’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.