Patricia “Pat” Richards
Born In: Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Born: November 17th, 1947
Passed in: Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Passed on: July 18th, 2012
The death occurred at her late residence on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, of Patricia “Pat” Mary Richards (nee Smith) of Summerside and formerly of Carleton Siding, aged 64 years. Pat was born in Summerside on Nov. 17, 1947, to her late parents Cil and Rose (nee McCormack) Smith. Beloved wife of Walter Richards and cherished mother of Joseph (Lynn) of Edmonton, Alta., Wilfred (Tammy) of Moncton, N.B., and Rose Richards of Summerside. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Rebecca, Matthew and Austin. Survived by her sisters Ada (Brian) Valde of Calgary, Alta., and Hazel Emery of N.S., her brother Wilbert “Bud” (Judy) Smith and her sister-in-law Martina Smith all of Ontario. Besides her parents, Pat was predeceased by her brothers Leo and Ivan Smith and another brother and sister in infancy, her in-laws Alex and Hilda Richards and brother-in-law Vincent Gauthier. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside, until Monday, July 23, then to St. Paul’s Church, Summerside, for a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday evening only, 6-9. Memorial donations in Pat’s memory to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@eastlink.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home.
