Mildred F. Richardson

CORNISH — Mildred F. Richardson, 90, of Cornish, passed away at the Sullivan County Health Care in Unity on Nov. 9, 2019. “Millie” was born in Groton, Vermont, on Aug. 17, 1929, the daughter of Florence and Ernest Whitehill. She spent most of her early years in Groton, later moving to Cornish. Millie was a craftperson, making many mittens and donating them to the Women’s Supportive Services in Claremont for the children. She had taught 4-H and was a member of the Cornish Garden Club. She was a warm and caring person, who always had a good word for everybody. Her biggest joy was having family, friends and grandchildren visit her. Millie is survived by her four daughters, Juanita Ploof and husband Dennis of Claremont, Dorothy Flint of Grand Bay, Alabama, Katherine Lockwood of Windsor, and Betty Parker and husband Michael of Sandwich; son-in-law David L’Heureux of South Cornish; one sister Viola Noyes of Peacham, Vermont; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond in 2004; daughter Ruth L’Heureux; two sons-in-law, Daniel Lockwood and Jim Flint; three brothers, Bruce Whitehill, Norman Whitehill and Austin Whitehill; one sister Evelyn Shields; half-brothers, Ivan Whitehill and Arnold Whitehill; and half-sister Isbelle Woods. Calling hours will be held at Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad St., in Claremont, on Monday, Nov. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. A service will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dale Nichols. Burial will be held in the spring in Edminster Cemetery. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.