Clarissa Mary "Chris" (Hunt) Richards – 85, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro. Born August 21, 1929, in Greenfield, Colchester County, she was a daughter of the late James and Elva (Brown) Hunt.
Chris was a past member of the United States Trotting Association and in earlier years, was a member of the ladies baseball team, playing for Lewis Rangers. She loved to watch the Toronto Blue Jays, horse racing and worked at Truro Raceway, where she was Clerk of Course for a number of years. She also worked at Simpsons Sears, Vernon & Co. and Ken Lewis Travel Agency. While working for Mr. Vernon at Vernon & Co., she learned about draperies and material and had her own small business, Hillcrest Fabrics, making draperies and slip covers. Due to ill health of her parents, she gave this up and looked after their needs. Clarissa was a member of St. David’s United Church, life time member of United Church Women, and member of Hannah Unit which she enjoyed very much. She was also a member of St. David’s Quilting Group and liked to do other crafts over the years.
Chris was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by her husband of 62 years, Patrick "Pat"; daughter, Charlene (Todd) Tattrie, Onslow Mountain; grandson, Adam Tattrie, who she loved dearly, Onslow Mountain; several in-laws and close friends. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret "Daisy" Sutherland, Elva "Toots" Kennedy. Special thanks are extended to the staff of The Mira for their excellent care and "special extras", as well as to Dr. Michael Murray and Dr. Harold Berghuis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Clarissa's family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2014, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Reverend Donna Lawrence officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill. Flowers welcome or donations in Chris’ memory to Bible Hill Cemetery or St. David’s United Church are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Chris’ obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com