Richards, Pauline Virginia (McLaughlin) of Newton and formerly of Mission Hill, died March 6, 2010 at Epoch Senior Living in Weston. Born July 4, 1914 in Boston. Wife of the late Sterling J. Richards. Daughter of the late James and Frieda (Miller) Mclaughlin of Roxbury. Mother of the late Pauline Reilly of Dover,NH, Cheryl L. & Douglas S., both of Newton. Grandmother of Lisa Binzel of VA, Ronald ReillyJr., of NH, Ross Reilly of NV, and Lt. Col. Ryan Reilly of VA. Great Grandmother of Maeve, Liam (deceased), Owen,and Aidan Reilly all of VA. Sister of Frances Hull of Boston, Eleanor Bart of Brookline, and the late Anna McLaughlin(deceased at age 4). Funeral from The McNamara Funeral Home 460 Washington Street ( At Lake St.) BRIGHTON Wednesday. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Ignatius Church 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill at 11:00 AM. Visiting hour 9:30 thru 10:30 AM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon St., Watertown,MA 02472. Former Ballroom Dance Champion and recipient of Golden Slipper award in 1947,1948 and 1948. Graduate of Mission High in Roxbury and employee of the N.E. Coke Co. Former President of Newton Senior Travel and former Board Member of Newton Council of Ageing.
A visiting period will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Wednesday March 10
Click for Map and DirectionsA Funeral Mass will be held in Saint Ignatius Church 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill Wednesday at 11:00 with interment to follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery 990 LaGrange St., West Roxbury
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