Elisabeth A. “Bette” (Townsend) Richard, 75, of West Yarmouth died Sept. 6 at home after a brief illness.

She was the wife of Harry L. Richard.

Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Walter F. and Ruth E. (Robins) Townsend, she lived in Mattapoisett before moving to West Yarmouth.

Mrs. Richard enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, arts and crafts, gardening and crossword puzzles.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Brian Woodard of West Yarmouth and Doug Richard of Hyannis; two daughters, Cathy Avallone of New Bedford and Robin DePree and her husband David of Marion; a brother, Robert Townsend of Buford, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Andrea Woodard.

Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. Her family will receive guests on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to her service. Burial will follow in Cushing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.