Obituary of Robert Golden Richards

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert G. Richards, announce his passing on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Robert was 94 years of age. Born in Centre Village, N.B. on February 25, 1918, he was the son of the late Edith (Fillmore) and Frank Richards. Robert worked during his life at many jobs, including electrical work and plumbing, but his main trade was carpentry which he greatly enjoyed. He was a caring, kind and loving husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and friend and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Cynthia (Beal) Richards of Sackville, N.B.; his three children, Shirley (late Ivan) Trenholm, Robert (Carolyn) Richards and Wendell Richards (Linda Dupuis), all of Sackville, N.B.; brother, Sherman Richards of Midgic, N.B.; ten grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Lois Pearl; two sisters, Blanche Phinney and Charlotte Richards; seven brothers, John, Clifford, Tom, George, Joe, Ralph and Granville and by his great-grandson, Derrick. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. E4L 3P1 (364-8188). In keeping with Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visiting hours. A grave-side service will be held at the Midgic Cemetery on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 2 pm with Rev. Hal Lowther officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Midgic Baptist Church, Midgic Cemetery or to the charity of one’s choice.