Ida Mae Richardson, 82, passed away at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Monday morning, January 18, 2021. Born in Duxbury on December 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Santamore and Volene (Morse). On September 28, 1960 she married Stanley E. Richardson in Elizabethtown NY. Stanley predeceased Ida on August 3, 2017.

Ida grew up in Duxbury and attended schools there. After her marriage to to Stanley she was busy and happy rising her family. She worked at several local restaurants in Waterbury, as a waitress, she also worked at the Grand Union Super Market in Waterbury and at a nursing home in Glover. In her leisure time Ida enjoyed crossword puzzles, keeping up with people on Facebook, traveling with Stan to gamble at various casinos. Her true joy was spending time with her family.

Ida is loved and mourned by her children, Wendy Richardson of Waterbury, Ricky Richardson of Nokesville,VA, Randy "Joe" Richardson and his wife Melody of Middlesex, Robert Richardson of Roxbury; 2 grandchildren, Alisha Richardson of Worcester and Derek Richardson of Barre; 2 great grandchildren, Carter and Jaxon; a sister Irma Chastenay of Montpelier; 3 brothers, Harry Santamore of Berlin, Roger Santamore of Royalton, Harvey Santamore of Newport; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. Ida was predeceased by her son Johnpaul "JP" K. Richardson on May 31, 2014 and 5 brothers, Allen, Robert, Russell, Maynard and Gordon

A celebration of Ida Richardson's life will be held from the Middlesex Center Cemetery at a later date when it is safe to gather. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org ) Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury. To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com .