A.E. RICHARDS

RICHARDS, A.E. (Bert) Died peacefully at home, Monday, April 25, 2005, at age 77. Dearly beloved husband of Lorna for 55 years. Loving father of David (Ginny), Doug (Kristine), and Rob. Dear grandfather of Bryn (Theresa), Blake (Michelle), Luke, Geordie, and Tasha. Survived by his dear sister Betty Betzner. All will sorely miss Bert's wonderful humour, intelligence, energy, love and devotion to family. He will also be missed by many friends and other relatives. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Alice, sister Ruth Kyle and brothers Bob and Bill. Born in Summit, Ontario, Bert served briefly in the Canadian Armed Forces at the end of WWII. He graduated from Victoria College at the University of Toronto prior to a long and devoted career with Bell Canada. At his request, his remains have been donated to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. The family is having a private memorial service this week, and will hold a celebration of Bert's life for family and friends at Kashwakamak Lake this summer (details to be announced). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be much appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 4/28/2005