May 7, 1931 – January 18, 2020

Wilfred, a kind-hearted, gentle, hardworking man who was well loved by family and all who knew him. He was born to Clement and Gertrude Richards on May 7, 1931. He married Emma, the love of his life on July 22, 1955 and together they raised five children who were the apple of his eye. Throughout his life he was a fisherman, truck driver, forestry ranger, a carpenter and a businessman. Out of all of those jobs not one could compare to his love of the work he did for his church. A wonderful, loving, kind man, with a heart of gold who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife of 64 years, Emma; Children, Lillian (Raymond), Clem (Gloria), Loretta (Whyman), Letty (Joe), and Louise (Paul); Grandchildren, Trevor (Glenda), Mark (Jillienne), Billy (Genista), Davin (Samantha), Sarah, Zachery; Brother, Max (Bertha); Great grandchildren, Abby, Owen, William, Mya, Adaline, Harper, Scarlett; a large circle of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Clement and Gertrude Richards, Mother-in-law Daisy Pilgrim, Sister Blanche Kinsella, and Brother-in-law Arthur Kinsella. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 2:00 pm from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.