Laura "Margie" Richardson

4/14/25

  Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Laura "Marge" Richardson, 93, passed away at Auburn Community Hospital on April 14th, 2025 surrounded by her family.

     Mom was born in Marcellus Falls, NY on December 20th, 1931 where she spent her early childhood.  In 1948 she married Sam Richardson and settled in Skaneateles Falls where they raised their 3 sons Jim, Ronnie, and Art.

       Mom loved to sing at St. Andrew's Church and had many great memories with all her friends there. She also had an artistic side and enjoyed painting and writing poetry.  She loved spending time with her family and was the proud grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and made the best apple pies, she was also known for her yearly Christmas pickles and hot pepper jelly. 

       Marge was able to live independently for several years at Village Landings Apts and had the help of many wonderful friends there when needed. We will be forever grateful to them for their unwavering friendship and help. 

      Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Sam, and by her son James and his wife Sheryl.

       She is survived by her 2 sons Rod "Ronnie" Richardson (Colette) and Art Richardson (Jeanette), her grandchildren; Jamie, Corey, Brian, Greg, Jeff, Michael, Teresa, Jennifer, Christopher, and her great-grandchildren; Sam, Kelsey, Nathan, Haillie, Sam, Ally, and Marlin. 

     Calling hours will be held Wed. April 23rd from 5-7 pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St.  Skaneateles.  Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, 4264 Jordan Rd, Mottville on Thurs. April 24th at 10 am, with burial directly following at St. Mary's Cemetery in Skaneateles.

      Donations in Marge's name may be made to SAVES Ambulance Services or to St. Andrew's Methodist Church.

To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.