Donald George Richards
Peacefully at home on Thursday July 21, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Audrey. Loving father of Bill (Bette), Kim Meyer (Steve) & (late Pete), and Bob (Michelle). Loving grandfather of Rebecca (Elliott), Michael, Drew, Lucas (Ashley), Kristine (Jordan), Matthew, and Jonathan. Loving great grandfather of Callum, Hallie, Landon, Blake, Lane, and Nohl. Will be missed by brother-in-law John McDougall (Doris), and his nieces & nephews. Don started his career working for the Township of Oneida and Haldimand to fund his real passion for Farming. Don and Audrey purchased Maple Grove Farms where they Dairy farmed for many years. In addition to his love for his family, Don loved and homed many unique animals on the farm but also had great love for Auctioneering and calling "Square Dances" where he made many friends. The family will honour his life with visitation at the Oneida United Church, 699 Haldimand Rd. 9, Hagersville on Monday July 25, 2022 from 4-8 pm. where funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at 11 am. Interment Gore Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Ron and Pat McClung
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Ron and I want to send our sincere condolences to all of your family
Such a wonderful man
Cherish your memories
Hugs to all
Posted by
Jim and Joan Laidlaw
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Kim and family. So sorry to heard of your father’s passing. He will be greatly miss by everyone. In our prayers
Posted by
Jill Smith
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father and Grandfather. He will be missed.
Posted by
Eileen Schraa
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Jul 22nd, 2022
My sincere condolences Kim to you and your family.
Posted by
Frank DeBoer
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Our condolences to you all. Prayers for you!
Frank and Sandra Deboer
Posted by
Dana Nixon
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Kim and family we are so very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather! Sending hugs and prayers! In our thoughts! Love. Dana and Daryl Nixon and family!
Posted by
Bonnie Clause and James
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Kim and family We are sending lots of love, prayers and big hugs on the loss of your Dad,and Grandfather and Great GrandFather my friend Love Bonnie and James xoxo
Posted by
Lucille Burgess
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Jul 22nd, 2022
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Posted by
Davina Shiraishi
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Jul 23rd, 2022
Kim & extended family.
My heartfelt condolences at this very sad time.
You are in my thoughts.
Your friend,
Davina
Posted by
Randy Doyle
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Jul 23rd, 2022
Bill, Kim, Bob and families. Saddened to read about the passing of Don. My deepest of sympathies to all of you. I always enjoyed chatting with him when we each would stop for a spell while working in the neighboring fields.
Posted by
Ian and Bernice McDougall
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Jul 25th, 2022
Bill, Kim, Bob and Families So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather
and Great Grandfather. Always enjoyed the time spent together at the Boyce reunions with both your
Mother and Father. Many great memories of those days. Although we can't be with you tonight or tomorrow please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all.
Posted by
Ian and Bernice McDougall
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Jul 25th, 2022
Bill, Kim, Bob and Families So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather
and Great Grandfather. Always enjoyed the time spent together at the Boyce reunions with both your
Mother and Father. Many great memories of those days. Although we can't be with you tonight or tomorrow please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all.
Posted by
Robert and Marjorie Leyland
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Jul 25th, 2022
Kim, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Mom told me tonight. I know you will be in her prayers and mine over the coming days.
Posted by
Rob Hardie
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Jul 28th, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Hardie family
Posted by
Jerry & Lisa Roberts
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Aug 5th, 2022
Dear Bill, Kim, Bob and families
We just learned of Don's passing, we are very sorry for your loss. Great memories of many visits over the years with our neighbours on the fourth line. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. In our thoughts and prayers.
