1939-2017
Joseph V. Richard
1939-2017
SAINT-CHARLES, NB – Joseph V. Richard, 78,
of Saint-Charles, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at
the Moncton Hospital on Friday, October 13th,
2017. Born in Kent Lake, he was the son of the late Alyre and
Madeleine (Daigle) Richard.
Before retiring, Joseph
worked as a welder and pipefitter and was a member of the United
Association of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 325, Fredericton.
He worked at the Irving Shipyard & Drydock and the Irving
Refinery in Saint John and later, on major infrastructure and energy
projects across Canada, including the oil sands and large mills in the
western provinces. He worked with high precision
and endurance and was very creative in building his own little
practical inventions as well.
He had a unique personality
– he was young at heart with a
‘happy-go-lucky’ nature. He was intelligent and
curious, funny and playful. He gave with a generous heart as he was
always ready to give a helping hand to others in
need.
He enjoyed playing the
guitar, feeding the birds, camping and going to music festivals with
his friends. He also enjoyed playing pool at the Kent Lake Lodge and
was a member of the Saint-Charles Golden Age
Club.
He was grateful for having
lived a full life and was truly blessed to have had two wonderful
women in his life and two beautiful loving families. He has touched
everyone in a special way and will be sadly missed by all.
Joseph leaves to
mourn: his daughter, Rachelle Richard-Collette
(Léonard) of Sainte-Marie-de-Kent; his son, Paul Richard
(Maurice Lachapelle) of Ottawa, ON; four grandchildren,
Céline Collette Girouard (Rémi) of
Saint-Antoine, Julien Collette (Mireille Allain) of
Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, Georges Richard and Katherine Richard, both of
Ottawa, ON; three great grandchildren, Danik Collette,
Océane and Sophie Girouard; two sisters, Anna Babineau
(late Raoul) of Acadieville and Maria Bordage (Albert) of Aldouane;
one brother, Alfred Richard (Léa) of Aldouane; as well as
his many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Joseph is
predeceased by the devoted mother of his children, Maria
(Azélia) Bastarache Richard
(2015).
Joseph will also be sadly
missed by his partner, Mona Chevarie, his honey, of Kent Lake; her
children, Liliane Chevarie of Kent Lake, Chantal LeBlanc of Richibucto
and Lucien Chevarie (Gloria) of Kent Lake; her grandchildren, Janie
and Joël Thibodeau and Justin Chevarie, who considered him
their
pépère.
Visitation will be held at
Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto on Friday, October 20th
from 6:00-9:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am until departure for the
funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October
21st, 2017 at 11:30am,
Saint-Charles-Borromée Roman Catholic Church,
Saint-Charles. Donations in Joseph’s memory can be made to
“Les Ami (e) s de l’Hôpital
Stella-Maris-de-Kent” Foundation (Cardiology Clinic Project).
Arrangements have been
entrusted to the professional care of Thompson’s Funeral
Home, Richibucto (523-4252).
www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph V Richard – 1939-2017.source

Death notice for the town of: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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