Deborah A. (Rose) Richards, age 74, of Quincy, died peacefully, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Bostonian Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dorchester, surrounded by her loving family.

Deborah was born in Boston, to the late Christopher and Pauline (Keenan) Rose. She was raised and educated in Roxbury and Dorchester. She lived most of her life in Quincy but had also lived in Kentucky for several years.

Deb was employed as a nurse’s aide in various nursing homes and had also worked as a transporter for Carney Hospital. While living in Kentucky, she worked in a manufacturing plant for White Castle.

Deb enjoyed her time at 80 Clay Street in the Wollaston section of Quincy and had served as president of the building association. She formed many friendships there.

She enjoyed playing cards, especially rummy and solitaire, as well as Pokeno and bingo. Deb also enjoyed listening to music, especially Golden Oldies and R&B.

Wife of the late James W. Richards.

Mother of Shannon M. Duffley, Sherry Richards Hurt, James W. “Jimbo” Richards, Jr., and John M. Richards.

Grandmother of David and Kayla; Ashley, Sarah, and Will; Victoria, Kyle, and Isabella; Shannon and Courtney.

Great grandmother of four.

One of ten siblings, she was the sister of Sherry Ellen Shields, Christine Lorraine Rodgers, Christopher Paul “Sonny” Rose, Jr., Ronald Richard “Ronnie” Rose, Pamela Agnes Wescott, Kevin Douglas Rose, Thomas Joseph Rose, Shawn Brian Rose, and Donna Marie Rose.

Deb is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

A celebration of Deborah’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Deb’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.