Wolcott Mr. Richard Richmond, 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday morning, May 21st. He was a proud Navy veteran, worked for Gulf Oil, and Wakelee Elementary, where he was adored by teachers, staff and students. He was married to the late Marie Richmond, who passed away on October 2, 2020. Richard was born on March 14, 1932 in Waterbury. He was raised in Wolcott by his parents Richard and Angeline Richmond and was the brother of the late Dorothy Klauber of Wolcott and the late William "Billy" Richmond of Florida. He is survived by his daughter Terri Lee Badum, Terris husband Rudolph Badum, and his grandsons Christopher Badum, Sean Badum, Mark Badum, and Marks husband Nicholas Clark-Spear. Richard, known as Dick to all, loved his wife Marie. He stood faithfully by her side for 69 fantastic years of marriage. They had a true love story. They enjoyed filling their time together with long car rides with the dogs to see the fall foliage, trips to the Norman Rockwell Museum (their favorite artist), and quiet evenings sitting out on their porch reading. He also loved, REALLY loved, Maries cheesecakes, homemade pasta sauces and lasagnas. He would only share them with his luckiest colleagues at Wakelee, dear family and friends. They were definitely something to be cherished and appreciated. He prided himself on having, as he put it, "the most beautiful and best damn wife a guy could have." When Marie passed he said "69 years wasnt long enough. I wish we could do it all again." He loved fishing with his grandsons, "the boys," Mark, Chris and Sean. He would take them ice fishing on Lake Candlewood, to fly fish in the Housatonic River and loved taking his boat out and trolling a few lines on Lake Quassapaug. Dick taught his grandsons how to tie the best flies, which fish were the best tasting and the importance of releasing the little ones. He was respectful to nature and took in all of its beauty. Dick took great pride in having a beautiful yard that he worked tirelessly on with his wife Marie. It was something to be seen, and was greatly complimented on by neighbors and those who passed by alike. It had lush mowed green grass, was a sanctuary to birds, and had perfectly planted gardens. He watered his flowers with nutrient rich lake water, reusing the water he transported his catch in from his most recent fishing trip, and he would always say it was his "secret to making my flowers look so good." His dogs were one of the great joys of his life. His late pups Maggie, Zoey, Daisy, and D.G. all loved him as much as he loved them. He always had treats on hand and you always saw him with his dog at his side. Dick felt that you should never go throughout life without a dog. Dick had a great wit and an unforgettable sense of humor. He left you with a funny story or a joke you always remembered and could pass along. He was very loved and will be greatly missed. Wherever he is, we know he is sitting with Marie and all of his dogs, with a Yankee game on the TV, a lasagne in the oven, and a cheesecake all ready for dessert.