Arthur M. Richardson, Sr.

Arthur M. Richardson, 92, died on Sunday at Wingate of Wilbraham surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Clarence and Carrie (Peck) Richardson. Arthur was a lifelong resident of Monson and belonged to the Palmer Grange for over 60 years. He worked for the government during WWII in Communications and later worked for the Central VT Railroad for over 35 years. He was a hardworking man who loved farming, baseball, animals, bowling and horseshoes. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara (Fuller) Richardson in 2012. He leaves eight children: Sharon Bliss of Monson, Arthur, Jr. �Buddy� Richardson and his wife Dawn of Vernon Ctr., NY, Marcia Dryjowicz and her husband Robert of Parrish, FL, Roberta Richardson of Monson, Robert Richardson and his wife Pam of Monson, Laura Richardson and her husband Michael Vail of Southampton, Steven Richardson of Wales and Sheila Morin of Cape Coral, FL. 26 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Martha Sisco in 2004 and his grandson Todd Richardson in 2002. The family would like to thank his special caregivers: Deb, Anne, Amy, Kathy, MaryAnn, Summer, Tracy, Lindsay, Alexandra, Becky and Joanie. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 30th at 12:30 pm at the Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham. Visitation will precede the service from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Monson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Monson Fire & Ambulance, 200 Main St., PO Box 335, Monson, MA 01057 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.