Patrick Hugh Richards
1924 - 2014
Patrick Hugh Richards
Visitation Information
Visitation
Dec. 4, 2014
Visitation Time
1:00 to 1:45 pm
Visitation Location
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro NS
Service Information
Service Date
Thursday December 4, 2014
Service Time
2 pm
Service Location
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro NS
Burial Information
Burial Date
Later Date
Burial Location
Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill NS
Requested Charity
Bible Hill Cemetery or a charity of your choice
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Richards, Patrick Hugh, 90, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Charlos Cove, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Walter and Gertrude (Snyder) Richard. He was employed with Stanfield’s Ltd. for 36 years and also worked at the Truro Raceway for 20 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church Truro and past member of the Bible Hill Fire Department. After retiring he did wood working which he loved. He is survived by daughter, Charlene (Todd) Tattrie, Onslow Mountain; grandson Adam Tattrie, Onslow Mountain, who he loved dearly and known to Adam as Grampie Pat; brothers, Stephen (Madalene), Donald (and friend Shirley), sister, Laura (and friend Murray), all of Truro; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Clarissa "Chris" (Hunt) Richards; brother, Billy Richard; sisters, Clara Dorian, Lockena Rath, Maude Henderson, Pauline MacKenzie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Patricks's family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014, followed by the prayer service at 2 p.m., Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating. Interment to be held at a later date in the Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill. By Pat’s wishes no flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the Bible Hill Cemetery or to a charity of your choice. Pat’s family would like to express their most heartfelt thanks to the Truro VON, the Palliative Care Team and Dr. Mrs. Sharma. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Patrick’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com