Obituary of Master Chief Yeoman Franklin Chadwick Richard, US Navy,...

Franklin C. Richard was born on March 16, 1933 in Nantucket, Massachusetts to Nestor and Harriet Richard. After high school, he joined the United States Navy in November 1951. He married Barbara Jane Richard on June 14,1958. They had six children, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Franklin was dedicated to his wife and provided for his family. He loved to run, read, and watch his game shows.He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jane (Hayes) Richard; his brother, Eugene Richard; and his sister, Florence Armstrong. Franklin is survived by his children, Lee, Sandra (John), Diane, Kathleen, Susan, and Kevin; his brother, William Richard, many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.Visitation, 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Service, 1:00PM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Masks/ facial coverings are required.The service will be streamed live. The link to watch the services is located in the events section under the obituary.Graveside Service, 2:30PM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Events Visitation Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:00PM - 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Funeral Service Wednesday, November 10, 2021 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855