Age 74 of Halifax, son of the late Annie and Joseph Richards of Halifax. It is with great sadness that we announce our Dad’s sudden passing in hospital on July 21, 2021. He was a loving and devoted father, brother, son and friend. He dedicated his life to his family, long-term friends and his 30+year career as Head Custodian of Ecole Grosvenor Wentworth Park School.
Dad spent his retirement years loving and maintaining his unique collection of cars and spending time with his close friends and family. Our father loved the water and was known for taking many drives to DeWolfe Park in Bedford or to Chester with coffee in hand while watching the boats come in and out of the harbour. He loved helping others and was always a phone call away when someone needed help, advice or support. Our father loved family get togethers and made sure to always show up with a card in hand and some sort of treat to share with others.
He will be missed by his ex-wife Lynda Mackenzie-MacIntyre; son Michael Richards (Angela) and daughter Lisa Giles (Jason, Argyle and Grand Puppy Pippin); brother Wayne Richards (Stephanie and Jessica, Finn); sisters Joyce Richards and Kathleen Richards; niece Carol Perko (Frank, Shayla, Fayth); best friend of 61 years Albert Hillier (Jewell, Jennifer, and Godson Jonathan); close friend Elsie Blake (Kathy, John), and many more friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his parents and sister Geraldine Tizzard.
Visitation Friday August 6 from 2-4 & 7-9 at JA Snow Funeral Home, Halifax. Graveside service Saturday August 7, 11am at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations in dad’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
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