Donald Joseph Richards
1932-2019
Donald Joseph Richards – 87, Bible Hill,
passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, September 8, 2019, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Charlos Cove,
Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Walter and Gertrude
“Gertie” (Snyder) Richards.
Donald worked at Stanfield’s for many years and was
a gentle, quiet and unassuming man. He loved his family, and his pride
and joy was his grandson, Christopher. He enjoyed golf, hunting and
fishing, and in earlier years, bowled on a league. He was an avid fan
of baseball and hockey and he could be found cheering on his favourite
teams, Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Donald is survived by his daughter, Cathy, Bible Hill;
grandson, Christopher, Bible Hill; sister, Laura Geddes (and friend,
Murray), Truro; brother, Stephen (Madalene) Richard, Bible Hill;
several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased
by his wife, Beatrice Clare (Kelly) Richards; siblings, Clara Dorian,
Lockena (Lewis) Rath, Maude Henderson, Billy Richard, Pauline
MacKenzie, Patrick (Clarissa) Richards.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the Liturgy of the
Word will be said 2 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019, Father Dariusz
Miskowicz officiating. Reception will follow. Interment to follow in
Bible Hill Cemetery. If so desired, donations to Canadian Cancer
Society are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to
the family by viewing Donald’s obituary on-line and
selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Joseph Richards..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia