Myers, Richard Clarke – Age 69 of Head of Jeddore, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII Site, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Born on the family homestead on Myers Point, he was a son of the late Leslie Alexander Myers and Elvie Florence (Mills).
Richard’s joy was his years spent with his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary Paula (Richard). Together they lovingly raised a beautiful family, Anita (Darrell) Kent, Dwayne (Michelle) Myers, Lisa (Wayne) Hopkins, Tanya (Paul) Myers, Tristan (Chelsey) Myers; grandchildren, Brandon, Daniel, Paul, Matthew and Evan. Richard is also survived by siblings, Carter (Darlene), Wayde (late Lorraine Foley), Timothy (Joyce Webber), Thomas (Nadine), Lana (Howard) Ein, Sherry (Dennis) Preeper and Heather (Gary) Nuss. He will also be missed by many lifelong friends, the Porters Lake “Timmy Buddies” and his fur babies, Annabelle and Duke.
Richard lived and loved his life in Jeddore. As a young boy, this was the place where his Uncle Harley taught him to hunt and fish. It became one of his greatest passions, and Richard was considered by many in the community as a fine outdoorsman. His strong connection to nature brought him much contentment. For many years, Richard played and coached local softball and hockey. In 1995, the Nova Scotia government recognized his outstanding contributions to minor sports. Richard was also a carpenter by trade, and for over 25 years, he owned and operated Myers Flooring.
Cremation has taken place. A Service of Christian Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 8 Park Rd., Musquodoboit Harbour, Father Fabian Ihunegbo officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to KidSport Nova Scotia or Canadian Red Cross.
The family expresses its deep gratitude to the CCU doctors and nurses on unit 6.4 who demonstrated such kindness and compassion during Richard’s final hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
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