Therese B. (Tallard) Richardlifelong Lowell resident; 89 LOWELL -- Mrs. Therese B. (Tallard) Richard, age 89, a lifelong resident of Lowell, died suddenly on October 4, 2010 at her home. She was the wife of the late Edward E. Richard who died in 1992.Born in Lowell on May 16, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Blanche A. (Desjardins) Tallard.She was a parishioner of the former St. Jean Baptiste Church and more recently of the Parish of Saint Rita.Mrs. Richard enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and skip-bo and was an avid reader.Surviving her are two sons, Joe Richard and Maurice Richard both of Lowell, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Priscille A. and Barney C. Barbera of Nashua, Diane L. Fortin of Lowell and Claudette L. and Gary W. Bernier of Dracut, fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, a brother, Maurice Tallard of Las Vegas, a sister, Constance A. Lepine of Dracut, nieces and nephews.RICHARD -- Mrs. Therese B. (Tallard) Richard. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass, to be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 9 A.M. at the Parish of Saint Rita Church, 158 Mammoth Rd., Lowell. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to Lowell Assoc. for the Blind, 169 Merrimack St., 2nd Fl., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by the ROLAND W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME 308 Pawtucket St., Lowell. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.martinfuneralhome.net. Funeral Directors Roland W. Martin and Daniel R. Martin.