Jean-Baptiste Richard
1931-2020
SAINT-LOUIS-DE-KENT, NB – It is with great sadness
that the family announces the passing of Jean-Baptiste Richard at the
age of 89, of Foyer Bois Joli in Saint-Louis-de-Kent on Friday,
November 6, 2020. Born in Pont-du-Milieu, he was the son of
the late Prosper Richard and late Domitilde (Bordage) Richard and the
husband of the late Maria (Thébeau). Before
retiring, Jean-Baptiste was employed as a school bus driver and he was
also a farmer.
Jean-Baptiste will be sadly missed by his three children,
Réjean Richard of Shediac Cape; Paulette Allison (Roland)
of Dieppe, Lucille Robichaud (Jean-Pierre) of Saint-Louis; six
grandchildren, Michelle (Adam Upward), Chantal (Jean-Luc Caissie),
Marilyne (Adam Carruthers), Gabrielle (Samuel Vautour), Rachelle,
Catherine (Brandon Feeney) and three great grandchildren,
Malec & Élodie Caissie and Maverick
Carruthers.
He is also survived by four sisters, Lina Vautour (late
Armand), Clara Chevarie (late Camille), Bertha Aucoin (Jean-Paul),
Rosa Daigle (Dolor); two brothers, Émile Richard (late
Elva), Émerie Richard (Annette); sisters-in-law, Florida
Richard, Rita Richard; brother-in-law, Roger Daigle and many nieces
and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Maria
(Thébeau) Richard; one sister, Yvonne and four brothers,
Armand, Edmond, Fernand and
Aurèle.
Visitation will be held at Thompson Memorial Home in
Saint-Louis-de-Kent on Saturday from 9:00 am until departure for the
funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
November 14, 2020 at 11:00 am, Saint-Louis des Français
Roman Catholic Church in Saint-Louis-de-Kent.
Donations in Jean-Baptiste’s memory may be made to
the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Tree of Hope and would be
appreciated by the family. The family wish to express a
sincere thank you to the staff at Foyer Bois Joli for all their kind
and compassionate care of
Jean-Baptiste.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, masks are required
at the visitation and at the church at all times. We ask
that you please social
distance.
Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home
in Richibucto (523-4252)
19312020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jean-Baptiste Richard 19312020..
Décès pour la Ville: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick