Peacefully at the SAH with family by her side on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the age of 92 years. Adored wife and “girlfriend” of Russell A. Richards for 68 ½ years. Loving mother of Russell J. (Ruth Ann) and Bruce (Beili) of London, Ontario. Cherished grandma of Rory (Kathleen) of Toronto, Ontario, Ryan (Tracey) and Brytni of London, Ontario. Adored great grandma of Kyle, Noah and Jonah. Sister of the late Vivian Kirk. “Auntie” of Wilma Walsh (late Brian), late Lois Jeffrey (Don). Sister-in-law of late Thelma Wilson (late Basil), late Myrtle Ball (late Jim), late Gladys Budge (late Ken), Audrey Boulaine (late John), Joe Richards (late Joyce, late Elsie), late Doreen Patterson (late Les), Phyllis Wright, Ron Richards (Dorothy). She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, December 17, 2007 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service from Willowgrove United Church on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 11 am. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Interment West Korah Cemetery. Memorial contributions to CNIB (Sault Ste. Marie Branch), Willowgrove United Church or ARCH would be appreciated by the family.
