Son of William R. Richardson and Charlotte M. Todd. He was husband to: 1. Margaret Harley 2. Agnes P. McLean. He actually lived in East Chelmsford. He was a member of the Salvation Army in Lowell for about 30 years as their treasurer.
LOWELL COURIER CITIZEN
Monday 16 Feb. 1931
Obituary
Nelker Elbert Richardson, a resident of this city and East Chelmsford for the past 34 years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's hospital at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes P. (MacLean) Richardson; two sons, Robert and Arthur Richardson of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Frederick MacDonald of Chelmsford and Mrs. George (Bertha Mae) Duff of Tyngsboro; three brothers, Fred and Frank Richardson of California, and Edward Richardson of New York; three sisters, Mrs. Walter H. Dunn of Rockville, Conn., Mrs. Hiram Sweet of Lawrence, and Mrs. Ira Chase of Vermont; also by 18 grandchildren.
Mr. Richardson resided in Carleton Avenue, East Chelmsford.
He was a member of the Salvation Army and had held the position of treasurer for the past 30 years.
The body was removed to Saunders Funeral Home, 90 Westford Street
THE LOWELL SUN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1931 page 3
Double Funeral For Army Members
A double funeral for Mrs. Elsie N. Wilson and Nelker E. Richardson, beloved members and ardent workers in the Salvation Army here for many years, was held yesterday afternoon at the Army hall in Appleton Street and was attended by many friends and representatives of the Salvation Army from distant places. The unusually large number of floral pieces gave further evidence of the high place both these people occupied in the community and with the fellow members of the Salvation Army.
The city was represented at the service by Mayor Thomas H. Braden, who spoke briefly in tribute to both Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Richardson, expressing the sympathy of Lowell people to the families and relatives, as well as to the Army corps for the loss of two upright workers for the advancement of the good in the community. Representing the Army Corps of other places were Adjt. Walter Phillips of Portland, ME.; Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley of Boston; Ensign and Mrs. George Winsor of Haverhill; Adjt. Charles Miners of Nashua, N.H.; Adt. James O'Brien of Lawrence; Capt. Pearl Wilson of Fall River; Capt. Elizabeth Gemmell of Union City, N. J.; and Capt. Jean Gemmell of Fitchburg.
The following was the order of services conducted at the hall:
Opening song, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Song No. 959 (193)
Congregation
Prayer,
YPSM James Sawers
Scripture reading, 1 Corinthians 15: 36-58,
Capt. Jean Gemmell
Duet, Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone,
Capt. Pearl Wilson and Mrs. Fred Partington
Tribute
Mayor Thomas H. Braden
Tribute
Mrs. Reuben Wilson
Quartet, Home at Last
Mrs. Ethel Butler, Mrs. Fred Partington, Mr. Alexander Gemmell, Mr. Fred Partington, Sr.
Tribute
Comdr. Robert Henderson
Sermon
Adjt. Walter Phillips
Following services at the hall, the cortege, escorted by Sergt. Edward J. Connors and Motorcycle Officer William P. Nelson of the Lowell Police Department, proceeded to the Edson Cemetery and at the entrance was met by the Salvation Army band under John Wilson, augmented by several members of the Nashua, N. H. corps band, which joined in the escort to the Richardson family lot. The bearers for Mr. Richardson were Arthur Cummings, Daniel Fitzpartrick, Robert Richardson, Harold Richardson and Fred Richardson. The selection, "When Fade My Earthly Joys, Jesus Is Mine," was played by the Army band and Captain Elizabeth Gemmell read the prayer. The committal service was recited by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The bearers for Mrs. Wilson were James Sawyers, Edward Clegg, Elkenah Wilson, Alexander Gemmell, Reuben Wilson and Henry Akerley. At the Wilson family lot in Edson Cemetery, the selection "Abide With Me" was played by the band, and Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley offered prayer. The committal service was read by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The ushers at the chapel were James Wallace and James Sawyers, Capt. Hugo Wiberg of the local corps was in charge of arrangements, under the direction of Funereal Director, William H. Saunders.
LOWELL COURIER CITIZEN
Monday 16 Feb. 1931
Obituary
Nelker Elbert Richardson, a resident of this city and East Chelmsford for the past 34 years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's hospital at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes P. (MacLean) Richardson; two sons, Robert and Arthur Richardson of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Frederick MacDonald of Chelmsford and Mrs. George (Bertha Mae) Duff of Tyngsboro; three brothers, Fred and Frank Richardson of California, and Edward Richardson of New York; three sisters, Mrs. Walter H. Dunn of Rockville, Conn., Mrs. Hiram Sweet of Lawrence, and Mrs. Ira Chase of Vermont; also by 18 grandchildren.
Mr. Richardson resided in Carleton Avenue, East Chelmsford.
He was a member of the Salvation Army and had held the position of treasurer for the past 30 years.
The body was removed to Saunders Funeral Home, 90 Westford Street
THE LOWELL SUN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1931 page 3
Double Funeral For Army Members
A double funeral for Mrs. Elsie N. Wilson and Nelker E. Richardson, beloved members and ardent workers in the Salvation Army here for many years, was held yesterday afternoon at the Army hall in Appleton Street and was attended by many friends and representatives of the Salvation Army from distant places. The unusually large number of floral pieces gave further evidence of the high place both these people occupied in the community and with the fellow members of the Salvation Army.
The city was represented at the service by Mayor Thomas H. Braden, who spoke briefly in tribute to both Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Richardson, expressing the sympathy of Lowell people to the families and relatives, as well as to the Army corps for the loss of two upright workers for the advancement of the good in the community. Representing the Army Corps of other places were Adjt. Walter Phillips of Portland, ME.; Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley of Boston; Ensign and Mrs. George Winsor of Haverhill; Adjt. Charles Miners of Nashua, N.H.; Adt. James O'Brien of Lawrence; Capt. Pearl Wilson of Fall River; Capt. Elizabeth Gemmell of Union City, N. J.; and Capt. Jean Gemmell of Fitchburg.
The following was the order of services conducted at the hall:
Opening song, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Song No. 959 (193)
Congregation
Prayer,
YPSM James Sawers
Scripture reading, 1 Corinthians 15: 36-58,
Capt. Jean Gemmell
Duet, Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone,
Capt. Pearl Wilson and Mrs. Fred Partington
Tribute
Mayor Thomas H. Braden
Tribute
Mrs. Reuben Wilson
Quartet, Home at Last
Mrs. Ethel Butler, Mrs. Fred Partington, Mr. Alexander Gemmell, Mr. Fred Partington, Sr.
Tribute
Comdr. Robert Henderson
Sermon
Adjt. Walter Phillips
Following services at the hall, the cortege, escorted by Sergt. Edward J. Connors and Motorcycle Officer William P. Nelson of the Lowell Police Department, proceeded to the Edson Cemetery and at the entrance was met by the Salvation Army band under John Wilson, augmented by several members of the Nashua, N. H. corps band, which joined in the escort to the Richardson family lot. The bearers for Mr. Richardson were Arthur Cummings, Daniel Fitzpartrick, Robert Richardson, Harold Richardson and Fred Richardson. The selection, "When Fade My Earthly Joys, Jesus Is Mine," was played by the Army band and Captain Elizabeth Gemmell read the prayer. The committal service was recited by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The bearers for Mrs. Wilson were James Sawyers, Edward Clegg, Elkenah Wilson, Alexander Gemmell, Reuben Wilson and Henry Akerley. At the Wilson family lot in Edson Cemetery, the selection "Abide With Me" was played by the band, and Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley offered prayer. The committal service was read by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The ushers at the chapel were James Wallace and James Sawyers, Capt. Hugo Wiberg of the local corps was in charge of arrangements, under the direction of Funereal Director, William H. Saunders.
Son of William R. Richardson and Charlotte M. Todd. He was husband to: 1. Margaret Harley 2. Agnes P. McLean. He actually lived in East Chelmsford. He was a member of the Salvation Army in Lowell for about 30 years as their treasurer.
LOWELL COURIER CITIZEN
Monday 16 Feb. 1931
Obituary
Nelker Elbert Richardson, a resident of this city and East Chelmsford for the past 34 years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's hospital at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes P. (MacLean) Richardson; two sons, Robert and Arthur Richardson of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Frederick MacDonald of Chelmsford and Mrs. George (Bertha Mae) Duff of Tyngsboro; three brothers, Fred and Frank Richardson of California, and Edward Richardson of New York; three sisters, Mrs. Walter H. Dunn of Rockville, Conn., Mrs. Hiram Sweet of Lawrence, and Mrs. Ira Chase of Vermont; also by 18 grandchildren.
Mr. Richardson resided in Carleton Avenue, East Chelmsford.
He was a member of the Salvation Army and had held the position of treasurer for the past 30 years.
The body was removed to Saunders Funeral Home, 90 Westford Street
THE LOWELL SUN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1931 page 3
Double Funeral For Army Members
A double funeral for Mrs. Elsie N. Wilson and Nelker E. Richardson, beloved members and ardent workers in the Salvation Army here for many years, was held yesterday afternoon at the Army hall in Appleton Street and was attended by many friends and representatives of the Salvation Army from distant places. The unusually large number of floral pieces gave further evidence of the high place both these people occupied in the community and with the fellow members of the Salvation Army.
The city was represented at the service by Mayor Thomas H. Braden, who spoke briefly in tribute to both Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Richardson, expressing the sympathy of Lowell people to the families and relatives, as well as to the Army corps for the loss of two upright workers for the advancement of the good in the community. Representing the Army Corps of other places were Adjt. Walter Phillips of Portland, ME.; Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley of Boston; Ensign and Mrs. George Winsor of Haverhill; Adjt. Charles Miners of Nashua, N.H.; Adt. James O'Brien of Lawrence; Capt. Pearl Wilson of Fall River; Capt. Elizabeth Gemmell of Union City, N. J.; and Capt. Jean Gemmell of Fitchburg.
The following was the order of services conducted at the hall:
Opening song, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Song No. 959 (193)
Congregation
Prayer,
YPSM James Sawers
Scripture reading, 1 Corinthians 15: 36-58,
Capt. Jean Gemmell
Duet, Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone,
Capt. Pearl Wilson and Mrs. Fred Partington
Tribute
Mayor Thomas H. Braden
Tribute
Mrs. Reuben Wilson
Quartet, Home at Last
Mrs. Ethel Butler, Mrs. Fred Partington, Mr. Alexander Gemmell, Mr. Fred Partington, Sr.
Tribute
Comdr. Robert Henderson
Sermon
Adjt. Walter Phillips
Following services at the hall, the cortege, escorted by Sergt. Edward J. Connors and Motorcycle Officer William P. Nelson of the Lowell Police Department, proceeded to the Edson Cemetery and at the entrance was met by the Salvation Army band under John Wilson, augmented by several members of the Nashua, N. H. corps band, which joined in the escort to the Richardson family lot. The bearers for Mr. Richardson were Arthur Cummings, Daniel Fitzpartrick, Robert Richardson, Harold Richardson and Fred Richardson. The selection, "When Fade My Earthly Joys, Jesus Is Mine," was played by the Army band and Captain Elizabeth Gemmell read the prayer. The committal service was recited by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The bearers for Mrs. Wilson were James Sawyers, Edward Clegg, Elkenah Wilson, Alexander Gemmell, Reuben Wilson and Henry Akerley. At the Wilson family lot in Edson Cemetery, the selection "Abide With Me" was played by the band, and Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley offered prayer. The committal service was read by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The ushers at the chapel were James Wallace and James Sawyers, Capt. Hugo Wiberg of the local corps was in charge of arrangements, under the direction of Funereal Director, William H. Saunders.
LOWELL COURIER CITIZEN
Monday 16 Feb. 1931
Obituary
Nelker Elbert Richardson, a resident of this city and East Chelmsford for the past 34 years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's hospital at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes P. (MacLean) Richardson; two sons, Robert and Arthur Richardson of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Frederick MacDonald of Chelmsford and Mrs. George (Bertha Mae) Duff of Tyngsboro; three brothers, Fred and Frank Richardson of California, and Edward Richardson of New York; three sisters, Mrs. Walter H. Dunn of Rockville, Conn., Mrs. Hiram Sweet of Lawrence, and Mrs. Ira Chase of Vermont; also by 18 grandchildren.
Mr. Richardson resided in Carleton Avenue, East Chelmsford.
He was a member of the Salvation Army and had held the position of treasurer for the past 30 years.
The body was removed to Saunders Funeral Home, 90 Westford Street
THE LOWELL SUN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1931 page 3
Double Funeral For Army Members
A double funeral for Mrs. Elsie N. Wilson and Nelker E. Richardson, beloved members and ardent workers in the Salvation Army here for many years, was held yesterday afternoon at the Army hall in Appleton Street and was attended by many friends and representatives of the Salvation Army from distant places. The unusually large number of floral pieces gave further evidence of the high place both these people occupied in the community and with the fellow members of the Salvation Army.
The city was represented at the service by Mayor Thomas H. Braden, who spoke briefly in tribute to both Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Richardson, expressing the sympathy of Lowell people to the families and relatives, as well as to the Army corps for the loss of two upright workers for the advancement of the good in the community. Representing the Army Corps of other places were Adjt. Walter Phillips of Portland, ME.; Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley of Boston; Ensign and Mrs. George Winsor of Haverhill; Adjt. Charles Miners of Nashua, N.H.; Adt. James O'Brien of Lawrence; Capt. Pearl Wilson of Fall River; Capt. Elizabeth Gemmell of Union City, N. J.; and Capt. Jean Gemmell of Fitchburg.
The following was the order of services conducted at the hall:
Opening song, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Song No. 959 (193)
Congregation
Prayer,
YPSM James Sawers
Scripture reading, 1 Corinthians 15: 36-58,
Capt. Jean Gemmell
Duet, Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone,
Capt. Pearl Wilson and Mrs. Fred Partington
Tribute
Mayor Thomas H. Braden
Tribute
Mrs. Reuben Wilson
Quartet, Home at Last
Mrs. Ethel Butler, Mrs. Fred Partington, Mr. Alexander Gemmell, Mr. Fred Partington, Sr.
Tribute
Comdr. Robert Henderson
Sermon
Adjt. Walter Phillips
Following services at the hall, the cortege, escorted by Sergt. Edward J. Connors and Motorcycle Officer William P. Nelson of the Lowell Police Department, proceeded to the Edson Cemetery and at the entrance was met by the Salvation Army band under John Wilson, augmented by several members of the Nashua, N. H. corps band, which joined in the escort to the Richardson family lot. The bearers for Mr. Richardson were Arthur Cummings, Daniel Fitzpartrick, Robert Richardson, Harold Richardson and Fred Richardson. The selection, "When Fade My Earthly Joys, Jesus Is Mine," was played by the Army band and Captain Elizabeth Gemmell read the prayer. The committal service was recited by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The bearers for Mrs. Wilson were James Sawyers, Edward Clegg, Elkenah Wilson, Alexander Gemmell, Reuben Wilson and Henry Akerley. At the Wilson family lot in Edson Cemetery, the selection "Abide With Me" was played by the band, and Sergt. Maj. Charles Jolley offered prayer. The committal service was read by Adjt. Walter Phillips. The ushers at the chapel were James Wallace and James Sawyers, Capt. Hugo Wiberg of the local corps was in charge of arrangements, under the direction of Funereal Director, William H. Saunders.
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