Barry Lane
Richards
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing
of Barry Lane Richards, age 75, of Canso, Nova Scotia on Saturday, May
28, 2022. Born in Canso, NS, he was the son of Wilfred
Richards Jr. and Bentie Bernice (Baker)
Richards.
Barry is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marry
Raphael (Hanlon) Richards; daughter, Lisa (Brad) Boudreau; sons,
Robert (Heidi) Richards and Jason (Katie) Richards. Affectionately
known as ‘Poppi’ to eight grandchildren, Gregory
(Marsha); Taylor (Meghan), Dalton; Ian (Jennifer); Nathan; Alex;
Rebekah; five great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene (Mel) (Richards)
Myatt; sister-in-law, Patricia (Paul) (Hanlon) Harnish. He
was preceded in death by sister, Rosaleigh (Hubley)
Wood.
Barry started his career at Acadia Fisheries in Mulgrave and
then the Canso Fish Plant before moving to a 24-year career with the
Nova Scotia Liquor Commission where he retired in 1999 at the age of
52.
Following retirement, one of Barry’s great
accomplishments included serving on the board of the local Canso Lions
Club for more than fifteen years and embracing the project of the
annual Stan Rogers Festival. Barry’s love of food extended
to the role of leading food services and canteen organisation each
year.
One of his favourite things was being surrounded by family
and friends and cooking enough to feed an army. Later in life, his
deep love of camping saw him and his wife spending the summers in
Hubbards where he made friends with everyone he met; he always offered
a place to sit, a drink to share, and a bite to eat, and a few stories
and great conversation.
The family extends their sincere thanks to the Drs, Nurses
and Staff at Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso, home care nurses
(Thelma and Bessie) and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Special thank you to Barry’s granddaughter in-law, Marsha,
for her kind assistance in Barry’s final few
months.
Cremation has taken place. A family prayer service will be
held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor
officiating; public visitation to follow from 2 – 8 p.m. all
in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso.
Donations can be made in the name of Barry Lane Richards to
Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso.
Arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral
Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barry Lane Richards 1947 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia