HAMPDEN - Nazaire P. Richard, 92, passed away April 14, 2010, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Nazaire was born Aug. 28, 1917, in St. Ignace, New Brunswick, son of the late Pierre A. and Anastasie (Chavarie) Richard. Nazaire served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II, serving in England and Scotland. He was employed as an auto mechanic for most of his life. Nazaire was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Teresa (Keaveney) Richard, in 1999; by a daughter, Mary Irene, at age 4; a granddaughter, Sarah Hafford-Reed; three brothers, Albert P., Alban J. and Joseph; and a sister, Marie. Surviving are his 10 children, Kevin and his wife, Nancy, of Indianapolis, Catherine and Bob McKinnon of Hampden, Eric and his wife, Maryanne, of Dixmont, Irene and her husband, James McDonald, of Holden, Ivan and his wife, Kelly, of Newburgh, Patricia of Bradford, Shirley and husband, Mark, of North Berwick, Lorraine and Paul McCluskey of Hampden, Brendan and Kenny, both of Hampden; nine grandchildren, Conor, Shannon, Danielle, Jaime, Felicia, Colin, Noelle, Taylor and Tessie; three great-grandchildren, Gwenevere, Noah and Aurora; many nieces and nephews. Nazaire's children give a special thanks to their brothers, Kenny and Brendan, for the loving care they gave their father during his illness. Family and friends may visit 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 19, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, at St. Paul the Apostle, St. Matthews Catholic Church, 70 Western Ave., Hampden. Interment will be beside his wife at Lakeview Cemetery, Hampden. Memorial contributions in Nazaire's honor may be made to The Warren Center, 175 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com. >