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Elizabeth Richards Obituary
It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Elizabeth (Betty) Francis Richards, who passed away at age 90 at her home in Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton, ON. on December 21st, 2023.
She will be loving missed by her children Jamie (Nancy), Ruth (Norm), Jennifer (John); her grandchildren: Jamie (Rachel) and Aidan (Kendra); and her great grandchild: Oakley. She will be also dearly missed by the Knollcrest staff and residents.
Betty was predeceased by her husband of 53 Years, Ray; her brothers Matthew, Andy, Hugh, Raymond; her sister Nora; and her parents: Matthew and Elizabeth.
Betty was originally born in Wingham and trained as a nurse in Stratford, where she met her husband, Ray.
Betty’s years of working revolved around care of people in her community. She was trained as a nurse ending her nursing career working with the elderly at People’s Care. For many years she worked at Optimism Place advocating for women experiencing physical and emotional abuse at the hands of a partner. She proudly wore and lived the slogan; “For the hand that rocks the cradle, Is the hand that rules the world”.
In mid-life, Betty became devoted to physical activity to help manage her diabetes. Betty became an avid walker wearing out many shoes as she literally walked around Stratford. In her 40’s she learned how-to cross-country ski and subsequently introduced the sport to her husband Ray and her children. She was also an aspiring tennis player, spending countless hours playing with her husband Ray.
Her later years were spent devoted to her family and their children in their life’s journey providing wisdom, support, and encouragement.
At the request of Betty there will be no public service. A private family service will be held later.
Memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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March 7 1933
December 21 2023
Death notice for the town of: Stratford, Province: Ontario
death notice Elizabeth Betty Richards March 7 1933
December 21 2023
obituaries notice Elizabeth Betty Richards March 7 1933
December 21 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Betty Richards March 7 1933
December 21 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
