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Spencer C. Richardson, 73

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Spencer C. Richardson, 73, of Hopkinton, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Alice (Porter) and George Prentiss Richardson. He was the husband of 48 years to Barbara (Benzon) Richardson of Hopkinton.

Spencer was retired after years of sales in the printing industry. He loved fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Stephenie Abate and her husband Gregory of Upton, David Richardson and his wife Kristine of Warren, and Kenneth Richardson and his wife Leah of Somerville. He also leaves behind his siblings, George “Brud” Richardson and his wife Susan, Betty Place and her husband Bert, and Jeanie P. Ball all of Wayland; his father in law, Lewis Benzon of Shrewsbury as well as four grandchildren, Caroline, Lindsey, Evan and Delia.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 21st from 2-5p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A memorial service will take place at a later date. Donations in Spencer's memory may be made to Brigham and Women's Surgical ICU, 75 Francis St. Boston, MA. 02115.