Merritt Richardson
1922-2019
Merritt
Richardson
South Bar
We, the family of Merritt Lionel Richardson, regret to
announce his passing on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the Northside
General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born March 22, 1922, in Sydney, he was the son of the late
Frederick “Gus” and Amelia (Stubbert)
Richardson.
A veteran of the Second World War, Merritt was a proud member
of the Black Watch Regiment, serving in France, Germany and Holland.
He was captured and for nine months was a prisoner of war. Merritt was
a former deacon and choir member of the United Baptist Church, Sydney.
An avid racing pigeon fancier, he was the owner of Tower View Loft and
president of the Bluenose Racing Pigeon Club. He was also a member of
the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier. As a young man,
Merritt delivered milk with horse and wagon for his family dairy. For
20 years, he was employed at Sydney Steel, before becoming building
superintendent at the Cape Breton Regional Vocational
School.
Merritt is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Pearl
(Johnston); daughters, Dale MacDonald, Arlene (Nelson) Watt and Merle,
South Bar and Ruth (Dan) Morrison, Sydney; sons, Fred (Karen) and
Donnie (Genevieve), South Bar; grandchildren, Ainsley, Drew, Kim,
Jamie, Ashley, Vraya, Deirdre, Kenzie, Holly, Angus, Will and Anna;
great-grandchildren, Duggan, Elsie, Miles, Alka, Gus, Rosie, Brett,
Cameron, Harper and Josie.
The last surviving member of his immediate family, Merritt
was predeceased by his sisters, Hazel Birch and Viola MacPhail and
brothers, John, Cecil, Ivan, Howard, Calvin and Homer. He was also
predeceased by his son-in-law, Andy MacDonald.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on
Sunday, March 10 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be
held in the chapel on Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Kevin
Richardson officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial
Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Northside Community Guest Home
or palliative care at the Northside General Hospital.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at
www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Merritt Richardson 19222019..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia