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George Stewart posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2024
To Richard's family my condolonces to your loss . Richard and my dad worked together for 20 years farming . He was actually my fffirst employer paid my $1.00 a hour to rake hay I'm so happy that I got to spend some time with him before I left for mexico for the winter.Rest in Peace Richard.
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Pat Binns posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2024
It was a pleasure to have known Richard. He was a great Islander and PEI is the beneficiary of his example and contributions to family and community. I feel fortunate to have known him over the years. Our sympathies to his family.
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Darlene Norris posted a condolence
Saturday, February 24, 2024
The summer we (mum, Blair, cousins John and Genevieve, and Auntie Betty) spent with you on the farm, was one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of my childhood. For this "big city" kid from Toronto, spending time with you getting dirty on the farm in the red PEI sand, was life-changing. I learned the sweet and sorrowful responsibilities of daily life on a mixed farm. From early sunrises and endless hours of playing outside to picking wild blueberries and strawberries which we made into jam. Feeding that summer’s litter of newborn kittens (Butterscotch Ripple) and your beautiful dog Skipo, gathering wildflowers to put on the table, and our evening trips on the hay wagon to feed to the cows. Witnessing the care your neighbours had for each other as the dropped by the house, to the sad reality of learning my pet pig Jeffrey, had been taken away to the slaughterhouse. I could go on.......
So, Uncle Richard, as the sunsets and you take your last drive, in your beautiful red truck, down your very long laneway with a big smile on your face to heaven’s gates, please know that you had a profound impact on me, and I love you very much. Darlene xo
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Faye & Ian MacLeod posted a condolence
Saturday, February 24, 2024
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy, to all of Richard’s Family, with his passing. We hope the happy memories that you have of him, will comfort you now, and in the future. May he Rest In Peace.
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Ray Murphy posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2024
A message of sympathy to the family of Richard. I will miss his presence with his pleasant personality and friendly smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ray Murphy
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Gillian & Kristin Doherty posted a condolence
Thursday, February 22, 2024
We are saddened by the loss of our Great Uncle Richard, but know that he is now reunited with his late wife Lorraine & his sister, our Nan, Rose. Over the years, although we didn't see Richard often, we always remembered his visits at Nan & Pops when stopping in for a chat or when he & Lorraine would come over on Christmas evening for sweets & coffee/tea. One childhood memory we especially remember was when we spent some of our summers in Lakeside, and Nan & our great aunts Betty and Joan took us to visit his house on the farm. A new kitten adopted by Betty, came back with us to the summer home & continued to travel back many summers from BC! Sending our sincere condolences to the whole family ♡
Love,
Gillian & Kristin Doherty
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Connie Doherty posted a condolence
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Sincerest condolences to Edna, Bets, Joan, Dad, Gen and all of the family. Uncle Richard always had great stories to share with us. Love, Larry and Connie
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Joan posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Hi Richard
We are sorry we cannot attend your funeral tomorrow. We are planning to go home in July to visit your grave site to pay
our respects.
We remember all the good times working on the farm planting potatoes until dusk, picking strawberries and hoeing turnips, etc.
We also remember the one room schoolhouse with ten grades in one room - Bernadette MacKenzie was one of our teachers.
Xmas dinners with our cousins from Summerville made Xmas a very pleasant experience every year,
I left home when I was eighteen years old.
Our many visits to PEI included going up to the homestead with a bottle of rum to see you and talk about old times.
May you rest in peace dear Brother.
Love Joan
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Caron Senechal posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
We didn’t know Richard well so we really enjoyed the video . That was so well done! I am sure he would have been proud of that.
Caron & Frank Senechal
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Carol Ann Gallant posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Richard and his sisters Edna, Joan, Betty and Rose, were so kind to Andy Doyle’s kids when we picked strawberries for the Praught’s in the 1950’s . Many memories were made there. May he rest in peace.
Carol Ann ( Doyle) Gallant.
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Sterling MacPherson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Sterling and I are deeply sorry for the loss of Richard. He was a valuable member of our Southern Kings 50 + Club. He will be deeply missed by all who came to know him. May he rest in peace.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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