Richardson Corners (Worcester County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Richardson Corners ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Richardson Corners. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

William Taylor Adams (Author)
- He was born in Medway (MA) on July 30, 1822 (a Tuesday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on March 27, 1897 (a Saturday).
- Medway is located in Norfolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the east of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Taylor Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Ezra Ames (Artist)
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Albany Rural Cemetery
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Southbridge is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the east northeast of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Mary Carew Armstrong (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born in Medford (MA) on September 18, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Framingham (MA) on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carew Armstrong<1>
Harvey Ross Ball (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Shrewsbury is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Framingham (MA) on December 24, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Green River Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the northwest of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green River Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green River Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Green River Cemetery
Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- North Brookfield is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to St. John's Cemetery
Elizabeth Bishop (Poet)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Hope Cemetery
George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milford (MA) on January 7, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley<1>
Kitty Bransfield (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to St. John's Cemetery
Clarence Leon Brown (Director, producer)
- He was born in Clinton (MA) on May 10, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on August 17, 1987 (a Monday).
- Clinton is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Leon Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Lewis J. Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leominster (MA) on February 1, 1858 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on January 15, 1889 (a Tuesday).
- Leominster is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis J. Brown<1>
Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to St. John's Cemetery
Barbara Carroll (Musician)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 25, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Mt. Judah Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Judah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Judah Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Mt. Judah Cemetery
John Conte (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Palmer (MA) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 4, 2006 (a Monday).
- Palmer is located in Hampden County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Conte<1>
William H. Crane (Actor)
- Full name: William Henry Crane
- He was born in Leicester (MA) on April 30, 1845 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 7, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Leicester is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Zara Cully (Actress)
- Full name: Zara Frances Cully
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Worcester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Richardson Corners. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zara Cully<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
- He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
- Ware is located in Hampshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Richardson Corners (which is located in Worcester County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Richardson Corners. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richardson Corners to Aspen Grove Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.