John Arthur Slater RICHARDS

1906 - 2001  (94 years)

• Name	John Arthur Slater RICHARDS
  Birth	31 May 1906	Nova Scotia
  Gender	Male
  Death	4 Jan 2001	Winnipeg, Manitoba   [1]
  Person ID	I18658	bmds
  Last Modified	27 Dec 2016

  
  

  Family	Bessie May MARCHANT,   b. 19 Apr 1909, La Rivière, Manitoba d. 27 May 2012, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Age 103 years)
  Children	2 sons
  	1. David RICHARDS   2. Don A. RICHARDS
  Family ID	F7454	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 31 May 1906 - Nova Scotia Death - 4 Jan 2001 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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  [S4] Obituary. JOHN ARTHUR SLATER RICHARDS May 31, 1906 - January 4, 2001 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Richards. He passed away peacefully, following a short illness, at Concordia Hospital on January 4, 2001, at the age of 94 years.  John will be sadly missed by his wife Bessie; sons, David (Elizabeth) and Don (Heather) and his grandchildren, Lisa (Dave), Jonathon (Chloe), Leslie (Gord), and Beverly (Craig). He was predeceased by his brothers, Sam, Gordon and Laurie.  John was born in Nova Scotia and moved to Winnipeg at an early age where he resided until his passing. He spent his entire working career at the Canadian National Railways in Transcona except for service in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Dad was a long-standing member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows serving in many capacities and having received his pin for 75 years of service.  Our sincere thanks to the staff at Concordia Hospital for your compassion and care. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire donations may be made to the charity of their choice. At Dads request cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will take place at a later date. GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN ST. 338-7111