Profile

Born in Dover, Massachusetts on December 26, 1931. He was a graduate of Northeastern University and Boston University Law School and served in the United States Army. He was a practicing attorney in Vermont for 43 years culminating as the President of the Vermont Bar Association. He had seven children: Kevin, Robin, Chuck, David, Julie, Tim and Betsy. He was married twice to Cynthia Bond Richards and Linda Crawford Richards. He was a lover of US history, an avid exerciser, and very active in local and state initiatives.

• Nickname(s): Doug
• Born: December 26, 1931
• Died: September 24, 2004
• Buried at: Springfield, Vt and ashes spread at Gurnet Pt, Plymouth Massachusetts
• Service/branch: Army
• Spouse(s): Cynthia Bond Richards; Linda Fisher Richards
• Children: Kevin, Robin, Chuck, David, Julie, Tim and Betsy
• Parents: Burr and Harriet (Howe) Richards
• Alma mater: Northeastern University; Boston University School of Law
• Professions: Attorney
• Civilian Awards: Fellow of American Trial Lawyers, President of Vermont Bar Association, President of Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Advisory Committee of Civil Rules
• Hobbies/Pastimes: Hockey, history and fishing