RICHARDS, SHERMAN
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sherman Richards at the age of 100 years old. Sherman passed away peacefully at the Sackville Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Sherman was born in Centre Village, NB, son of the late Frank and Edith (Fillmore) Richards.
He was a conductor, and later brakeman with the CNR, retiring in 1968. Sherman was a lifelong farmer on his family farm in Midgic, and was an active member and trustee of the Midgic Baptist Church.
He will be dearly missed by his children, Hyman (Sheila), Midgic, Marilyn King, Kingston, ON, Darryl, Sackville, Dianne (Floyd) Wheaton, Midgic, Iona (Douglas) Crosthwaite, Dorchester, Noel (Elizabeth), Kingston, ON, Cheryl Wilson, Kingston, ON, Janice (David) Sears, Sackville, Terry (Susan), Sackville, Ralph, Sackville, Charlene Richards, Midgic; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Verna Hicks, son John, and the last surviving member of his immediate family, he was also predeceased by his eight brothers and two sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will take place on Monday from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 2 pm, Pastor Hal Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in the Midgic Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in Sherman's memory may do so to the Midgic Baptist Church, the Midgic Cemetery, or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Sherman's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.