WINDSOR – Leroy “Sonny” Richards Jr. of Windsor passed away June 9, 2022.

Sonny was born in Belfast to Leroy and Bessie Richards Sr. on May 29, 1934. After high school Sonny proudly served four years in the United States Air Force.

Upon service discharge, Sonny spent 40 years self employed in the forestry industry, followed by 10 years working as equipment operator and truck driver. Sonny was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed game hunting and fishing, snowmobiling and four-wheeling, camping, boating and gardening.

He lived a full life and was ready to share his interesting and entertaining true life stories with anyone who would take the time to listen.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Carolyn; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Buster Glidden and a brother, Malcolm.

He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Studley, son, Leroy “Bub” Richards III; grandsons Paul Studley and Brayden Richards; also sister, Catherine Vigue; good friend, Patty Rogers; and several nieces and nephews.

His family wishes to thank VA Togus and Maine Medical Center Hospitals for the excellent care provided Sonny.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery, in Windsor.

In lieu of flowers please remember your favorite life story of Sonny’s.

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