It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving husband, father, and grandfather Tony Richards at Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 65 years. Tony was born to Abram and Florrie Richards of Little Brehat and moved to St. Anthony at the age of two. He had a typical childhood filled with schooling and growing up, and later attended college where he met the love of his life Winnie (White) and in 1977 became parents to their only daughter Charmaine. He spent years working with FPI and St. Anthony Seafoods and lastly with Department of Transportation and Works at the College of the North Atlantic. Tony made a lot of friends during the years and spent plenty of time in his boat fishing, and hunting. In 2009 his pride and joy, his one and only grandson Caden was born and life had a whole new meaning. Being a grandfather was his favorite role and he enjoyed every minute of it. Tony was loved greatly by all who knew him. He will be fondly remembered by his wife of 40 years Winnie, daughter Charmaine (Corey), and grandson Caden; siblings Nina (Boyd), Lillian (Wilf), Betty (Ed), Willard (Betty), and Linda (Graham), and In-laws Melvina (Fred), Shirley (late Chris), Calvin (Mary Ann), and David (Tracey); and a large number of nieces and nephews and their families. He is predeceased by his parents Abram and Florrie Richards, in-laws Elijah and Ina White, sister Stella (Reginald), brother Valence, and brother in-law Douglas.
Family visitation will take place Saturday, Oct 2, 2-4pm and Sunday Oct 3, 7-9pm. The funeral will take place at St. Anthony United Church on Monday Oct 4 at 2pm with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
