Leo Paul Richard

Leo Paul Richard, 90, of Sanford, passed away on Friday January 24, 2014 at the Greenwood Center. He was born in St. Claude, PQ., Canada on February 13, 1923 a son of the late Elidore and Marie-Anne (Lussier) Richard. He eventually moved to Sanford and served his country in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific.After the war he met his future wife Rita on his birthday, they fell in love and were married 6 months later. Leo Paul learned his trade as a carpenter through his father. He built many homes in the Sanford area. He loved his trade and worked until he became blind from Macular Degeneration.He was a member of the Sanford Elk's Lodge and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Sanford Council. He was an avid Red Sox fan.He is predeceased by his parents as well as his sisters, Hermance, Rita, Majella, brothers, Edgar and Lionel.He is survive by his wife of 67 years, Rita T. (Thereault) Richard of Sanford, three sons, Roland Richard, Raymond Richard, Ronald Richard, many grand children and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Albert Richard and his wife, Ruby and one sister Dolores Berard.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11AM at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church. Burial will be in the spring at St Ignatius Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com