Louise M. Richards LEMPSTER — Louise M. Richards, 82, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022, surrounded by family, at her home. She was born on Aug. 24, 1939, in Acworth, New Hampshire, to the late Robert F. and Laura M. (Thurber) Champney. Louise lived in Lempster her entire life. She grew up on her family farm and always had a love for plants and the outdoors. She was a hardworking woman, never one to sit around. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, doing ceramics, and bowling. Louise was a huge Elvis fan. She loved her family and was always spoiling her grandchildren. Louise was predeceased by her parents; partner, Dick Lounder; son, Raymond H. Champney; and brothers, Robert, Gary and Don Champney. Surviving family members include her children, Anita Sturtevant and her husband, Kerry, Howard Richards Jr., Theresa Lounder, and Naomi Edds; brothers, Arnold and Dan Champney; son-in-law, Tommy Edds; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and many extended family members. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Newport, New Hampshire. Burial will follow in Lempster Cemetery in Lempster.
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