Louise Mary Richards
1927-2020
RICHARDS, Louise
Mary – Age 93, Hazel Hill,
Guysborough Co., passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Canso
Seaside Manor, Canso. Born in Ogden, Guysborough Co., she was a
daughter of the late John A. and Margaret (Chisholm)
MacAllister. Louise was an avid card player as well liked to
do crossword puzzles. She gave to numerous charities over the years
and was on the Executive member of the Federal and
Provincial Liberal Parties for many years. She was
community minded and loved to help out and donate to
community functions. She was kind and caring and loved
animals
Surviving are her son, Anthony (Monica Kennedy) Chisholm,
Guysborough; brother, Henry MacAllister, Toronto; stepdaughters,
Gareth (Alvin) Winmill, Rosalie (late Sylvester) Parker, Crystal
(Jessie Dessureault) Richards; stepson, Craig Richards, all of Hazel
Hill; sister-in-law, Vera MacAllister; grandchildren, Darlene, Glenda
(Aubrey), Trina (Robert), Kevin (Amy), Melanie (Brent), Chris (Kyla
Cameron); 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild. Louise was
predeceased by her first husband, Archibald Chisholm; second husband,
Edward Richards; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Lindsay Andrews;
stepsons, Morris and Kenny Richards; brothers, Christopher, William,
Donald; sisters, Sally and Hilda.
The family would like to thank at this time the nurses and
staff of the Canso Seaside Manor and Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso.
A very special thank you also to Nancy MacDonald who has been a
special friend to Louise and showed much care and compassion towards
her.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. In keeping with COVID-19
guidelines, face masks must be worn during the
visitation. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
on Monday in St. Thomas Parish Cemetery, Salmon River with Father
Callistus Abazie officiating. Family flowers only please. Memorial
donations in Louise’s memory may be made to a charity of
one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the
family at www.haverstocks.com
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Death notice for the town of: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia