RICHARD, WILLIAM J. The death of William J. Richard of Jemseg, NB occurred Friday, August 26th, 2005 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born in Minto, He was the son of late John and Lizzanne Richard. William is survived by his wife former Agnes Gallant, a son Terrence of Havelock; two daughters, Lynn Pickett of Jemseg and Brenda DeMerchant of Woodstock; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren , several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Gerald of Bouctouche and Fred Melanson of Toronto; two sisters, Irene Saunders of Fredericton, Jeannie Doherty of St. Marys; a deceased brother Edmond. He was employed with Miramichi Mines in Minto, before working with Canada Cement in Havelock, NB from which he retired after 36 years. He had served in the North Shore Armed Forces and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branck No. 86, Havelock. Resting at the Minto Funeral Home 327-3490 with visiting Saturday evening from 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday August 28th, 2005 from the Parker Memorial Chapel of the Minto Funeral Home with Pastor Kaj Binderup officiating. Interment will take place in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Hardwood Ridge, NB. For those who wish, donations made to the NB Extra Mural Program or the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.