Ronald Richardson Obituary

Ronald Richardson attended Norwood-norfolk High School in Norwood, NY. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Ronald Richardson.

Graduation Year	Class of 1958
Date of Passing	Aug 29, 2014
About	Age 73 - Ronald J Richardson, age 73, of Dexter and formerly of Potsdam, passed away on August 29th at his residence. Ron Richardson was born on October 7, 1940 in Potsdam, to the late Jerald and Helen Chapman Richardson. Upon graduating from Norwood-Norfolk High School in 1958, he entered the USAF and served honorably for 5 years. He married Elsa Ruth Blackwell in Gulfport, MS. He then served in the Army Reserves until 1981. Ron worked at the Great American Grocery Store in Potsdam and Watertown before working for West Marine in Watertown and Denver, CO. He owned the School House Market in West Potsdam and later ran a gun shop in his home until he left the area. He was currently living with his companion of many years, Nancy on Pillar Point on Lake Ontario. He was a Boy Scout Leader, a long time member of the West Potsdam Fire Department, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a lifetime member of the NRA. Ron is survived by Ms. Nancy Jones, son Mark (Michelle) Richardson of Boston, MA; daughter Lori Richardson of Charleston, SC; brother Royal Richardson of Syracuse; sisters Patricia (Brad) Ehlert of Syracuse, and Jerrine (Steve) Regan of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren Abby and Zach Richardson of Boston, MA and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service. Burial will follow the service at the Fairview Cemetery in Parishville.