Richard Nathan Hooper
1941-2019
The passing of Richard Nathan Hooper, husband of Jean (Campbell)
Hooper occurred unexpectedly at his residence in St. Stephen NB on
March 31, 2019. Born in St. George NB on January 7, 1941, he was a son
of the late Earl and Mabel (Schofield) Hooper. A loving husband,
father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife Jeanie, he is
survived by his sons: Richard Hooper Jr. of Nova Scotia and Jeffrey
(Crystal) Hooper of Fredericton NB; step-daughter: Shelley (Thomas)
Wiggins of Quispamsis; four grandchildren: Kelsey, Courtney, Cassidy
and Chloe; two sisters: Beatrice Deveau and Annette Densmore both of
St. Stephen NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to
his parents, Richard was predeceased by several brother and
sisters.
Richard was a heavy equipment operator by trade as well as being
gifted in all trades. He worked several years in construction with
various employers including D. Hall Construction in St. George.
Richard was also a gift auto body repair man, working several years
for Purdy’s in Saint John as well as owning his own shops in the St.
George area. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing
and enjoyed a good round of Golf. Richard was also known as a master
woodworker and especially loved building boats. He will be sadly
missed by his family and all who knew him.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26
Portage Street, St. George NB. As keeping with Richard’s wishes, there
will be no visitation and a private family service will be held at a
later date. In Richard’s memory donations to a charity of the donor’s
choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Richard Nathan Hooper 19412019..
Décès pour la Ville: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick