Daniel A. Richardson

Uxbridge – Daniel A. Richardson, 68, of South St., died Thurs. Jan. 21, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of M. Diane (Browne) Richardson.
Mr. Richardson and his son Alan have owned and operated the Richardson Sawmill, Harrisville, RI for more than 30 years. Daniel and his family operated the Brown-Richardson Farm which had been in the family for almost 300 years. The Sawmill developed after the dairy farming subsided. Mr. Richardson worked for the L.E. Whipple Pump Co. in Woonsocket, RI for over 10 years.

Mr. Richardson was born in Woonsocket, RI on Oct. 2, 1941, the son of the late Daniel and Marion V. (Hall) Richardson and had been a life long resident of Uxbridge. He attended Uxbridge schools, including the Ironstone School and the Wheelocksville School.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson observed their 47th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 2009.

Mr. Richardson enjoyed fishing at the family camp in Franklin County, Maine. He was Past President and member of the South Uxbridge Community Association at the Ironstone School and a member of the Worcester County Farm Bureau and Forestry Assoc. Daniel offered his property to the Hoot Owls of RI who ran motorcycle scrambles on his property. The Boy Scout Councils of MA and RI enjoyed many campouts on his property.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons; Welcome A. Richardson of Oxford, Alan M. Richardson of Uxbridge, three daughters; Wendy A. Timmons of Northbridge, Heidi A. Richardson of Whitinsville, Heather A. Ulicki of Palm Coast, FL, two brothers, Roger Richardson of Harrisville, RI, Terry Richardson of Largo, FL, two sisters; Jean Baker of Harrisville, RI, Irene Richardson of Putnam, CT, 13 grandchildren, 1 greatgrandson and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by one brother, Bernard Richardson.

Funeral services will be Sat. Jan. 30, 2010 at 10 AM the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 101 No. Main St. (Rt. 122), Uxbridge, MA 01569.
Interment will follow in the Ballou-Buffum Cemetery # 37, Inman Rd., Burriville, RI

Visiting hours will be Thurs. Jan. 28, 2010 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM and Fri. Jan. 29, 2010 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rowland Gravel Benefit Fund, C/O UniBank For Savings, 25 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569.