Marlborough – Heidi Ann (Painton) Richer, 49, of Marlborough, formerly of Leominster, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at UMass Medical Center, Lake Avenue, Worcester. Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of Charles M. and Christa D. (Finkel) Painton of Marlborough.
Heidi graduated from Marlborough High School in 1984 and continued her studies at the Art institute of Boston.
Heidi was employed at the Marriott Residence Inn, Framingham as the front desk representative, as well as at Macy’s Department Store, Marlborough.
She had been an active member of Metro Church, Marlborough for the past 30 years, and was a talented artist known for her kindness and giving.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her sons, Joshua Richer of Hamden, Conn. and Matthew Richer of Springfield; her brother, Charles Painton, of Marlborough; her sister, Lisa Painton-Morales and her husband Francisco Morales Jr, their daughter Olivia Morales of Clinton and Christina Painton- Chatalian and her husband Michael Chatalian, and their son Christian Chatalian of Leominster; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins in both the U.S. and Germany. She will also be missed by her beloved pet, a Spaniel, Domino.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Dec. 20, from 2-5 p.m., at the Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., at Metro Church, 401 Elm St., Marlborough. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.
