Robert Wayne Richard, 49

FREDERICA - Robert Wayne Richard of Frederica died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 49.

Mr. Richard was born Nov. 8, 1957, in Kittery, Maine to Elizabeth "Betty" Erickson Richard and the late Joseph Richard. His family moved to the Frederica area in 1960 where he has spent most of his life.

He worked for 30 years as a machine operator for Justin Tanks in Georgetown. He enjoyed watching NASCAR especially Rusty Wallace, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. He also enjoyed fresh water fishing and all animals.

Mr. Richard biggest joy was spending time with his children.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Richard in 1999.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Erickson Richard of Frederica; two sons, Robert and Ryan Richard both of Viola; a daughter, Jenny Richard of Dover; and two brothers, Joseph Richard, Jr. of Dover and Vincent Richard of Warwick, R.I. He is also survived his children"s mother, Debbie Richard.

A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday in Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Del. 10), Dover.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the ASPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19936.

Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com.