Obituaries today: William F. Richards was decorated war veteran

Obituaries from The Republican

William F. Richards, 88, of Westfield passed away on Sunday, June 26. Born and raised in Agawam, William had lived in Westfield since 1970. On December 5, 1942, he enlisted in the military and fought in the invasions of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, Saipan, and Iwo Jima during World War II. He won nine medals for his service in the American and Asiatic Pacific Theaters, including four Bronze Star Medals. After the war, William was employed by the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles for 34 years, retiring in 1986 as Assistant Registrar.

Obituaries from The Republican:

Bates, Ruth M. (Arnold)

Brooks, Margaret E. "Peggy" (Biagetti)

Fisk, Stuart M.

Hansen, Philip R.

Hill, Oliver W.

Holmes, Dewayne

Hoynoski, Gregory William

Lavallee, Lionel "Moose"

Miller, Everett E.

Moore, Ralph E.

Osborne, Addis Marshall

Overson, Rosemary (Sadak)

Pajak, George J.

Prokop, Edwin J.

Putz, Stephanie V. (Niemiec)

Pyles, Raymond

Richards, William F.

Rosemond, Sally L. (Littles)

Santos, Jeronimo E.

Warren Sr., Peter C.