Westbrook - Robert L. Richards, 72, died Saturday April 27, at Mercy Hospital. He was born June 12, 1946 in Gorham a son of William and Gertrude (Andrews) Richards. Bob grew up in Westbrook at attended local schools. The auto industry was one of Bob's greatest passions. He enjoyed a career as a service writer for a variety of automotive dealers, loved racing, and was seen at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway every Saturday night. In addition to his parents Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Nancy (Mavis) Richards; his daughter Kimberly Richards; and his brother, James Richards. He is survived by his siblings, Margaret Hood of Portland, Bill Richards and his wife Carol of Gray, Sharon Curit of Westbrook, Debra DiBiase of Lebanon, Bruce Richards and his wife Tina of New Gloucester, and Ralph Richards and his wife Annette of Westbrook; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved black lab Shyla. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday May 2, 2019 at the Westbrook Chapels of Dolby, Blais & Segee 35 Church Street, Westbrook. Two hours of visitation will be held from 12:00PM until the time of service at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.