In her 88th year, Jeanne passed away
peacefully at her wonderful residence of Passamaquoddy Lodge in St.
Andrews, New Brunswick on Sunday, July 17th,
2022.
Born at home in Upper Little Ridge, New Brunswick to her
parents of Kenneth (1991) and Lola (Bernier) Pomeroy (1996).
Predeceased by her husband, Frank Richards (October
2021).
Jeanne attended Upper Little Ridge School until Grade 8 then
she went to St. Stephen High School where she graduated in 1952 in the
first grade 12 graduating class. That fall, she headed off to
Fredericton to Victoria Public Hospital where she graduated in 1955 as
a nurse and received the Obstetrical Nursing Prize.
Jeanne was a dedicated nurse working at the Charlotte County
Hospital which her father helped to build replacing the Chipman
Memorial Hospital (1953). She followed in her mother’s
footsteps as a nurse and worked on many floors with maternity being a
favourite. Jeanne retired officially from nursing on December
31st, 1993 but continued to assist with any
medical concerns until she went to Passamaquoddy Lodge.
A dancer at heart, Jeanne met Frank Richards at the
Islandview Dance Hall in Bayside one evening in the summer of
1951. They danced up a storm so the following week he asked
to pick her up and she told him not to be drinking. He
arrived, met her parents and their relationship began with them
marrying in 1955 on October 22.
Jeanne was a very competitive curler and keen sports
supporter. She was a member of the IODE. An enthusiastic vegetable
gardener in her later years and she loved to read and she walked daily
to stay active and would often remark, “that if you don’t use
it, you will lose it”. Jeanne and Frank helped with
Meals on Wheels and Relay for Life as well as other community
events.
She was a dedicated shopper and she loved shopping for
clothes. Jeanne was an awesome cook and baker. There were always fresh
baked cookies, squares and goodies in the house. She made amazing pies
which she would often offer for breakfast.
As a wine connoisseur, Jeanne also began making wine at home
and perfected the art of emptying the bottles. She enjoyed her white
wine and always had a glass to offer or a bottle to bring or
give.
While the boys were growing up Frank and Jeanne had a trailer
at Sunrise Shores, Maine USA for the summer until the late 80s where
many friendships were made and have remained as well as a lot of fond
memories.
Frank and Jeanne enjoyed their travelling every year while
working and especially after retirement. They had many
wonderful travels – Africa, England and Scotland, USA, Austria,
France, Germany, as well as several Caribbean Islands. They were
particularly fond of Barbados where they vacationed for 25 years and
had many wonderful friends. Frank used to say that Jeanne should have
been born on wheels.
Jeanne was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousins, and dear
friend to countless others. Jeanne loved being involved with her
grandchildren. She was very proud of them, and she loved them
dearly.
Jeanne took up residence at Passamaquoddy Lodge in November
2019. A special thanks to all the staff at Passamaquoddy Lodge for
their amazing friendship, care and love shown to Jeanne. Also, special
thanks to nurse Michelle Johnson, who went above and beyond for her
sister-in- law’s mother-in-law; and to Dr. Lesley Pinder for
the patient care shown to Jeanne while in the Lodge as well as her
friendship as they worked together for many years and socialized
together. Thanks to all the staff at the Lodge for making this her
home.
Leaving many fond memories for her two sons – Steven Richards
(Denise Lord) and their two boys – Jeff (Kayla) & Cody
(Laura); and Bill Richards (Veletia Johnson) and their two girls –
Malika & Madalyn. Great-grandchildren (Jeff) – Connor, Logan
& Malia.
Coming from a very small family, Jeanne also left many
memories with her only sibling – Jim (Mary) Pomeroy of Oakville,
Ontario, along with their two daughters – Suzanne & Stephanie
and their families, as well as Frank’s sister’s
family – Liz (2016) & Digger (2003) McAdam – Scott,
Pat, Jim & Debbie and their families.
Jeanne will be fondly missed and always remembered. She will
always be in our hearts forever. Her love of cooking, baking, shopping
and travelling will always be remembered.
Cheers to you, Jeanne, (Mom,
Nanny, Nan) – love
you!
A celebration of her 88 years will take place at Kirk McColl
United Church,70 King Street, St Stephen on Saturday, July
30th, 2022, at 2PM. The family will receive
friends at the church prior to the service from 12-2PM. Interment at
the Pomeroy Ridge Cemetery, Pomeroy Ridge, NB following the
service.
You may view a livestream of the service on the Kirk McColl
United Church Facebook page.
For those who wish, donations in Jeanne’s memory
may be made to Passamaquoddy Lodge ( Donate
– Passamaquoddy Lodge) or the Charlotte County
Cancer Society (Donate |
Charlotte County Cancer) , or a donation to a charity of
your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of L Jeanne Richards 1934 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick