Pawtucket – Catherine T. (O’Hearn) Richards, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward E. Canfield, Sr. and the late Eugene C. Richards. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Anna (Hague) O’Hearn.
Catherine was part of the Classic Sounds choir where she enjoyed singing and listening to music. Her many hobbies included knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, reading and watching ice skating on television. She loved spending time with her family, especially going to the movies with her daughters.
She is survived by her four children, Edward E. Canfield, Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Wakefield, Anne I. Skoutas and her husband, Gregory, Catherine T. Morris and her husband, Donald, Gloria J. DiPaola and her husband, Ronald, all of Pawtucket; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and a sister, Anne Roguski of Maryland. She was the sister of the late Gloria Short, formerly of Virginia.
Her Mass of Christian Burial followed by interment at Notre Dame Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted with WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home.
