George Edward Richards

RICHARDS, George Edward, age 93, of Windsor, formerly of Halifax, died peacefully on November4 th at the Windsor Elms Village in Falmouth, with his daughters Deena and Donna, and daughter-in-law Michele, by his side. Born in Halifax on October 27, 1930, George was the son of the late George Ernest and Hazel (Armsworthy) Richards. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of thirty two years, Marlene (Matte/Morse), his six loving children; sons Gary (Rhonda Perron), Eastern Passage, Brian (Michele), Enfield, Alan, Halifax, daughters Debra (Rick) Johnston, Belmont, ON, Donna Lee, Goffs, Deena Richards, Beaver Bank; stepsons Perry (Sue) Matte, Farmington, Greg (Sandra) Matte, Victoria, BC, and stepdaughter Melody (Norm) Lewis, Dartmouth. He was predeceased by his beloved first wife Nora (Walters), sister Eileen, brothers Fred, Stan, Don, and Ken, and his daughter-in-law Pat (Gary) Richards. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren. George attended Richmond School, Queen Elizabeth High, and Dalhousie University. His career included CBC Television, Port of Halifax, and the Halifax County Regional Rehabilitation Centre. He was actively interested in minor sports, and during his teens he organized/coached minor baseball and hockey teams up to and including the senior levels. He was appointed a board member of the organizing committee for the 1969 Canada Summer Games in Halifax. Other sports interests included board member of the Lake District Recreation Association (Middle Sackville) and President of the Springfield Lake Recreation Association. He had numerous accomplishments during his lifetime, and dedicated much of his time volunteering and serving his community. They include President of the Middle Sackville Residents Association, board member of the Halifax County Solid Waste Management System, President of the Parents and Teachers Association of Halifax, Director and Chairman of the Management Committee of the Halifax Dartmouth Port Development Commission, coordinated the fund raising campaign for the Sackville Sports Stadium, taught Small Business Accounting classes at NSIT, and was appointed lifetime Commissioner of Oaths for the Supreme Court and other courts in Nova Scotia. George and Marlene spent many winters at their retirement home in Florida, playing golf, entertaining visiting family, and enjoying time with their American friends. His wisdom, wit, charm, and humour will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at the Windsor United Church, 613 King Street, Windsor, NS on Friday, November 10 at 2:00, followed by a reception in the church hall. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the SPCA would be appreciated. www.harboursidecremation.ca

George Edward Richards

October 27, 1930 - November 4, 2023