THEODORE L. “TED” RICHEY

Theodore “Ted” Richey

Theodore L. “Ted” Richey, 73, died June 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born in Macomb on Oct. 20, 1951, a son of Walter and Twila “Marie” Teel Richey. He was the youngest of 11 children and a lifelong resident of Vermont.

He was formerly married to Maureen Miller Greene, and together they have two children: Kylee (and Zachary) Gould of Vermont and Tobie (and Jorge Macias) Richey of Adair. He was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren, Hannah and Karter Gould of Vermont, and Taryn Richey, Braelyn and Braxton Macias of Adair; and one great-grandchild, Myles Alford.

Also surviving are one brother, James “Jim” Richey of Vermont; one sister, Mary Ann Plate of Adair; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by siblings Charles, Walter “Bud”, Lyle, Keith, Willard Richey, Rose Marie “Sis” Osborne, Nelda Reid and Linda Short.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1971-73, stationed in Germany. Afterward, he worked at the Vermont Foundry for 41 years before retiring. As a member of the Vermont American Legion, he continued supporting veterans and his community. In retirement, he cared for the Vermont Cemetery from 2014-24, tending the grounds with dedication and pride.

Services were held Monday, June 16, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Pastor Matthew Thiner officiating. Military rites were provided by the Vermont American Legion. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Ted’s honor to the Vermont American Legion.

Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 6/25/2025