Pamela A Richards

PAXTON - Pamela A. (White) Richards, 65, beloved wife of Gary Richards, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born and raised in Leicester, she was the daughter of the late William and Virginia (Bajorin) White.

Pam was a graduate of Leicester High School, Class of 1977. She went on to further her education at Worcester State College where she earned her nursing degree. She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a registered nurse at UMass Memorial Medical Center for 33 years, then Metro West Medical Center where she spent the last 4 years of her career. She will be remembered for her compassion and her willingness to help others.

In her spare time, she enjoyed the outdoors. Pam could often be found sunbathing on her deck, playing pickle ball with friends, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking Wachusett Mountain, bicycling and walking the jetty on the cape. She also looked forward to visiting the national seashore beaches and spending time snowmobiling in Maine. She attended Kingdom Hall in Leicester and was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. She also shared her creativity and vision when it came to home remodeling projects.

Pam readily accepted the challenges she faced through the years and was a good example for her children. Above all else, it was her role as a dedicated mother that meant the most to her and brought her endless joy throughout her life.

Pam will be lovingly missed and remembered by her husband of 34 years, Gary Richards; three sons, Michael Birkbeck and his wife, Mary of Worcester, Christopher Birkbeck of Webster and Brandon Richards of Paxton; three brothers, Robert White and his wife, Kim of Uxbridge, David White of Uxbridge and William White of Ithaca, NY; a sister, Jane White of Worcester; a nephew, Adam White of Worcester; and a niece, Rommia White of Rosendale, NY. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Deborah White.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 4 in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A private burial at Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton will be held at the convenience of the family. In keeping with Pam’s love of all animals, especially dogs and her cat, Smoke, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Services, 372 N. Main Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535.