Dale H. Richard

Mrs. Dale H. Richard, age 79, of Little Falls, passed away in the comfort of her home on August 6, 2026.

Dale was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 22, 1947, to the late Godfrey and Olive (Knowles) Hearn. She was a graduate of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, CT. After high school, she attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston, MA.

On May 1, 1971, Dale married the love of her life, James A. Richard in Torrington, CT. Dale and Jim spent many years living in Virginia Beach, they returned to Little Falls in 2021, just six months before Jim’s passing. The two spent nearly 51 years united in a blessed marriage, she missed him dearly.

Dale worked at the Mohawk Valley Christian Academy as the secretary for 25 years. This was a job she truly saw as a vocation, believing strongly that children should have a faith-based education. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Little Falls. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the most important thing in her life, and she highly valued the people and learning opportunities, such as Bible Study, that she found at the First Baptist Church. Dale valued the relationships and friends she made through the church very highly. One of her favorite activities was tending to her flowers and other plants at her house, this always kept her busy in the summer months. She was also a lifelong reader, particularly of history and her Bible.

Dale was a dedicated and loving mother; she believed her job as a mother was the most important role in her life. She was always involved in her three sons’ lives and adored her two grandchildren, Valerie and London, always wanting to know how they were doing and what was new in their lives. She hosted many holiday dinners, Thanksgiving being her favorite dinner to host in her home.

She is survived by her beloved sons; Robert Richard of Little Falls, Thomas Richard and wife Marlo (Marzano) of Virginia Beach and David Richard and wife Danielle (Regan) of Oceanside, CA; her granddaughters, Valerie and London Richard; her sister, Amy Nellissen (Hearn), sister-in-law's, Cathy Hearn and Sandra Richard. As well as many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents and husband James, she was preceded in death by her brother Bill Hearn.

Dale’s family invites relatives and friends to calling hours at the First Baptist Church in Little Falls on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. A funeral service will take place Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11am at the church, 555 Albany St, Little Falls, NY 13365 officiated by Pastor Chris Wintermute. In keeping with her wishes, interment will take place at a later date, where she will be laid to rest at Rural Park Cemetery with her husband.

In lieu of flowers, her family asks that you may consider a donation in her memory to the Mohawk Valley Christian Academy, 156 W. Monroe St, Little Falls, NY 13365.

Dale's final arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls. 315-823-2424

Her obituary may be viewed online at www.eneafamily.com