It is with saddened hearts we announce
the passing of Joseph Leon Richard of
Amherst and Lower Onslow on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the
Colchester East Hants Health Care Centre, Truro.
He served two terms in the Canadian
Army. He married Norma (Meekins) and they moved to Ontario
to work for several years. In 1974, he and his family moved
back to Springhill Junction, built his family home and worked until
retirement as a Boilermaker, Local 73. He was a man of many
talents, building mini barns, dozer work, etc. After his
wife’s passing in 2011, he sold their family home in
Springhill Junction and moved to Amherst. He enjoyed meeting
with his friends at the mall for tea and conversation.
He is survived by son Joseph Jr;
daughter, Nora (Greg); Dustin (Michelle) and their families; his
grandson, David and his family; he is also survived by his wife
Beryle, her son Randy (Ann), and their family.
He was predeceased by wife Norma; son
David; brothers, Reg, Eddie, Bill and Lorraine.
Arrangements are under the care and
guidance of A H Brown Funeral Home, 5
McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). A memorial
service for Joseph will take place from the funeral home on Monday,
April 19, 2021 at 11 am. Preregistration is required, please
call or email the funeral home to do so. Masks are required,
and it is asked that all follow Covid-19 Regulations.
Donations in memory of Joe may be made
to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to Joe's family by visiting his online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.