Mr. Raymond A. Richards, 78, 9 Kent Street, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday morning, April 24, 2011.

Raymond was born March 3, 1933 to Robert and Ruth Narrow Richards. He once worked at Schine’s Inn and at Alcoa at one time.

He is survived by a sister, Lillian Papandreas, Baltimore, MD; and two brothers, Lawrence and Shirley Richards, Syracuse and George and Carolyn Love of Massena; and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond was predeceased by four sisters, Ruth M. Lauber, Doris K. Savage, Evelyn M. Kicklighter, and Barbara Ann Richards; and three brothers, Charles A., Robert W., and Lloyd R. Richards.

There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be on May 4, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery area #2 in Massena. Arrangements are with Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.

Condolences may be made online at www.donaldsonfh.com.