Peter Button Richards, formerly of Bradford, VT passed away on April 23, 2020 at the Frances Atkinson Residence for the Retired in Newbury, VT.  He was the son of William and Dorothy Richards and was born in Berlin, NH on October 13,1934.  Peter graduated from Exeter (NH) High School in 1952.  Upon graduation, Peter served in the Navy for four years including time onboard the USS William R. Rush (DDR-714).  After Peter finished his commitment to the Navy, he moved to southern NH where he met and married the love of his life, Olive Eckhart, in 1965.  He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master's degree from Castleton State College.  Peter was a life-long educator as a teacher and principal at several schools in both Maine and Vermont.

Peter was active in the Bradford community, where he and Olive raised their family.  He was one of the founders of the Old Church Theater in Bradford and was also an active participant as an actor and director for many years.  He directed school plays at Oxbow High School for several years.  Peter helped establish the Vermont School to Work program, was on the board of the Bradford Public Library, and was active in the Bradford Historical Society.

Peter is pre-deceased by his parents and his five older siblings, William S. Richards, Elsie Hastings, Beverly Dean, Frank Richards, and Bruce Richards as well as his wife Olive Eckhart Richards.  He is survived by their two sons, Aaron and his wife Sarah of Milton, VT and Justin, and his wife Stephanie, their two children, William and Steven Richards of Burke, VA as well as several nieces and nephews.

Due to current circumstances there are no plans for a service at this time.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation the Bradford Public Library.