It is with sadness we announce the
passing of J. Rheal Richard, age 78, of
Petite Cap, NB. Rheal passed away at the Dr. Georges L.
DuMont Hospital on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Born in Petite Cap NB he was the son of
the late Gilbert and Edmee (Jacob) Richard.
Rheal had a warm smile for everyone he
met and a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. He was a hard worker and
could always be counted on by friends and family to lend a hand when
needed. He was deeply loved and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife Marie;
daughter Amy (James); son Gil (Meghan) and two grandsons he adored,
Eric (Alisha) and Corey (Bryanna). He is also survived by sisters
Gilberte, Jeanita, Lola, Therese, Maria, Huguette & Joan and
brothers Yvon, Dick, Raymond, Claude & Bernie, his best friend
and hockey watching pal Laurie, as well as many nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by daughter Tracy,
brothers Val and Bliss and infant sister Maria.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted
to Jones Funeral Home, of Sackville and
Port Elgin, NB (506-364-1300). Visiting hours will take
place at the Club D'Age D'Or, Shemogue on Friday from 7 to 9
pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Timothy Roman
Catholic Church, Shemogue, NB, on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 10:30
am, Father Savio Mazerolle officiating. Burial will take
place in the parish cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in Rheal's memory may
do so to the charity of your choice.
Condolences and sharing of memories may
be sent to the family by visiting Rheal's online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.