J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Richardson, Loretta

Saturday, September 23, 2006

Loretta Richardson , 67, of Williamsburg, VA died Saturday, September 23, 2006. She was born in Newport, RI the daughter of the late General Victor and Merle MacLaughlin. Mrs. Richardson was an active member of St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Williamsburg. She is survived by her children John Richardson and his wife Dana of Fairfax, VA; Jim Richardson and wife Betsye of Reston, VA; Fr. Paul Richardson of Shenandoah County, VA; Mary Melley and husband Ken of San Antonio, TX; Elizabeth Stafford and husband Glen of Guam; and Chip Richardson and wife Sallie of Williamsburg, VA; thirteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mother St. John of the Cross of the Pittsford, NY Carmel; and Regina Pugh and husband Bob of Newport News, VA; and one brother Matthew MacLaughlin and wife Maria of Dinwiddie, VA. A Catholic Wake service will be said on Wednesday, September 27, 7:30 PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, Dinwiddie on Thursday with interment to follow in the the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 1931 Jefferson Rd., Pittsford, NY, 14534. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Dear Father Richardson,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing at such a young age. May she rest in peace. We will be saying a family rosary for the repose of her soul.
God bless,
Gary, Missy, Lydia, and Daniel

Posted by: Gary Scalph and Family at October 2, 2006 02:15 PM

Dear Mary, Ken and family,
We send to you our prayers and thoughts on the sudden loss of your beloved mother and grandmother.May your memories and thoughts of her and the love she gave to all you ease your pain in this difficult time. May her memory be eternal.

Sincerely, Karen and Bill McQueen

Posted by: Karen &Bill McQueen at October 1, 2006 04:36 PM

Dear Jim & family:

Please accept our most sincere condolences for your loss. We hope that you have wonderful memories of your Mom to carry you through this sad time.

Love to you and your entire family.

Jen & Dave

Posted by: Jen & Dave at September 27, 2006 02:52 PM

Dear Chip & Sally and family,

We are so sorry about your loss.

We really enjoyed the times we got to sit and talk with Loretta at your house after she moved to Williamsburg ... epecially sharing stories about parenting. It was wonderful to know a mom who enjoyed raising a houseful of children as much as we do. It was easy to see how proud she was of each of you and how happy she was when she talked about you. We just wish there had been more time to get to know Loretta better.

We love you...

Pam & Lee

"He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces."
~ Isaiah 25:8

Posted by: Pam & Lee Scruggs at September 27, 2006 10:17 AM