Obituary
Eric J. Richard
1957 – 2022
On November 27, 2022, Eric Joseph Richard passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital at age 65 following a brief illness.
Born in Chatham on August 21, 1957, he was the eldest son of his late father, Gerald, and his mother, Argentine. Eric was a hard worker at a young age, interning at Health Steal Mines in high school with his dad. After graduation, he started a long career at Health Steal Mines. Later in life, Eric worked for Dew Engineering, which allowed him to work regularly in Ottawa, a city he loved. Finally, as a mobile mechanic for LJ Patterson’s, he travelled all over New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Eric was a pillar of his family; a doting son who cared for his mother, a reliable brother to all his siblings and a fun uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He was also the life of the party, always surrounded by his dear friends. Eric had many passions, including curling, softball and golf, and he never missed a NASCAR race.
Eric was loved by all, and he will be missed by all.
Eric is survived by his mother, Argentine Richard; siblings Geralda Richard, Guy (Barbara) Richard and Norma (Paul) Gilliss; aunts and uncles Maria (Chris) Brown, Hubert (Yvette) Mazerolle, Edna Demers, Edith Theriault, Roddy (Gail) Mazerolle, Eric Blackwood, Yvon Manual, and Mary Mazerolle; and nieces and nephews Kevin MacNaughton, Natasha MacNaughton, Brian Richard, Sarah Gilliss, Jason Richard, Ryan Richard, and goddaughter Emily Gilliss. He also leaves behind so many loyal friends including George White, Peter Barry, Stephen MacDonald and George Lloyd.
He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Richard; infant sister, Elizabeth; and aunts and uncles Nicholas Mazerolle, George Mazerolle, Vilbon Mazerolle, Eloise Comeau, Leo Mazerolle, Rina Manual, Aline Blackwood, Enveline Mazerolle, Stella Mazerolle, Armand Demers, Paul Theriault, Bertha (Jean) Paulin and Pierre (Bernadette) Desroches.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, especially those in the Emergency Department and 3-East, for their attentive care. A very special thank you to Dr. Gerard Losier for his kindness and compassion.
At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. A public graveside service will occur at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11 am with The Reverend Father Antonio Reyes as Celebrant.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Gerard and Judy Losier Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone (506) 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick