John Paul (Johnny – J.P.) Richard
1966-2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of John Paul
(‘Johnny’-’J.P.’) Richard
announce his passing on April 9, 2022. Johnny is survived by
his loving, devoted wife of 24 years, Denyse (Melanson); his
‘pride and joys’, son, Leiland, and daughter,
Halle; his Mom, Evelyn Richard (MacDonald); his sisters, Carol Garland
(Keith McCuaig), of Moncton; Linda Richard of Charlottetown, PEI;
Claudia Richard, of South Korea; his brother, Roland (Paula) Richard,
of Dawson Settlement; his treasured ‘outlaws’;
brothers-in-law Terry Melanson, of Riverview, , and Mark (Sue)
Melanson, of Calgary, Alberta, sisters-in-law, Michelle (Peter)
Gourley, and Karla Richard; nephews, Marshall Garland of Moncton;
Darick (Ashley) Tapp & Darin (Ashley) Tapp, of Kensington,
PEI, Ben (Mel) Gourley of Cochrane, Alberta, Sarah Gourley of Moncton
and Ryan Melanson, and nieces, Julie Melanson and Marcia Melanson;
many cherished cousins of varying degrees; and his valued friends,
both life-long and newly minted.
The youngest of six, he was taught the importance and value
of family bonds. While he was not always the best at
expressing it, his loyalty and love was at the center of his big
heart. Everyone knew him for his great smile, laughter, and
sense of humour. In true
“Richard” fashion, he would stop and
talk to anyone, often for far longer than they had planned for!
Johnny’s journey was filled with all that life is
supposed to hold. The way wasn’t always clear, but
he often viewed that as an adventure. And when all else
fails – improvise!
He made many good friends along his travels, who shared many
mishaps and near misses. He was definitely a man in motion
with a need for speed, whether it be jumping from airplanes, or
cruising on 4 wheels, 2 wheels, or snowmobile tracks. He was
happiest when he was moving! He was never without his huge,
slobbering sidekick, the current vintage being Atlas, aka “Sookie
Pants”, who was always quietly lurking in the backseat of his
infamous Yukon, “Christine”, each
awaiting the next snack.
John was predeceased by his father, Roland
‘Doc’ Richard, his mother-in-law, Donna Melanson,
and his older brother, David Richard.
J.P.’s family will be receiving friends and
relatives on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm
at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine
Road, Riverview (869-2007). Donations made to the SPCA would
be appreciated by his family. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Paul Johnny – JP Richard 19662022..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick