In Memory Of
Thelma Olivia Richards
1925
2019
Thelma Olivia Richards
September 7, 1925 — January 10, 2019
Thelma Olivia Richards, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Albany County Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 7, 1925 in Leguan, Guyana to the late Lucy (Mata) Coppin.
Thelma was the devoted wife to the late Kenneth Edgar Richards, who passed in 2016. They were married for 67 years. Their union produced eight children. In 1980, Thelma and her family migrated to the United States and made Sherman Street the family home.
Thelma was employed with Albany County Nursing Home from which she retired in 1990.
Thelma is survived by her children, Neil, Colin, Olivia "Gem", Owen, Tessa, Calvin "Keith" and Dawn. 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is the mother-in-law to Theresa, Debra "Debbie", Josh, Joan, Robert and Marva. She was predeceased by her son, Trevor.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 303 Sand Creek Rd., Colonie, NY. Interment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY.
Thelma was the devoted wife to the late Kenneth Edgar Richards, who passed in 2016. They were married for 67 years. Their union produced eight children. In 1980, Thelma and her family migrated to the United States and made Sherman Street the family home.
Thelma was employed with Albany County Nursing Home from which she retired in 1990.
Thelma is survived by her children, Neil, Colin, Olivia "Gem", Owen, Tessa, Calvin "Keith" and Dawn. 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is the mother-in-law to Theresa, Debra "Debbie", Josh, Joan, Robert and Marva. She was predeceased by her son, Trevor.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 303 Sand Creek Rd., Colonie, NY. Interment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, January 18, 2019
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
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Saturday, January 19, 2019
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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