Black Watch & RCR Friends:
Regret to report that Danny lost his long battle with cancer early yesterday (8 May) morning in the Fredericton Hospital.
Danny and I served together in B Coy, 2nd RHC in Camp Aldershot and Gagetown. We were attached to The Black Watch Depot together to shepherd 95 Squad through its basic training in 1959. Three years later we proceeded to Germany together with 2nd Battalion and returned to Gagetown in 1965. In 1966 we went to Cyprus together with 2nd Battalion but then we got separated for a few years. And like many of us, he was re-badged to 2 RCR in 1970. Immediately after joining 2 RCR we went to Montreal for the FLQ Crisis after which we spent part of the winter of 1971 in Jamaica.
In 1976 we were reunited in 3rd Battalion, RCR in Petawawa for the Summer Olympics in Kingston followed by another tour in Cyprus.
Despite his failing health in recent years, Danny remained positive and cheerful. He and Mae attended last year’s Atlantic Branch gathering in Summerside and actively enjoyed all the associated activities and fellowship.
I will miss him.
CNM
With thanks to Mel Ellis for providing the information below:
Daniel Maynard Richards
1939-2015
Daniel "Danny" Maynard Richards
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel "Danny" Richards announces his death at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on May 7th, 2015. Danny was born in Alberton, PE, on February 4th, 1939 to the late Fred and Lena Richards.
Survived by the love of his life, Rose Mae (Gallant) Richards, whom he married August 10, 1960; his loving children, Susan Richards (Mitch) of Hamtown Corner, NB, Colleen Lawrence of Coloma, MI, Ronald Richards (Lanna) of Bridgewater, NS; grandchildren, Matthew Richards and Alex, Aron, and Christine Lawrence; siblings, Brenta Arsenault, Sarah Arsenault (Ralph), Camillus Gallant (Eugene), Sydney Richards, all of Summerside, PE and Jackie (Mildred) Richards of Glenvale, NB; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Danny was predeceased by his nephew, Michael and a very special niece, Pauline.
Dan served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1956 to 1980. He served in The Black Watch from 1956 to 1970 then from 1970 to 1980 he was with the Royal Canadian Regiment. His service took him to Camp Sussex, Camp Aldershot, CFRS Cornwallis, CFB Petawawa, CFB Gagetown, and CFB Borden. Dan also had three tours to Cyprus, and spent time in Quebec, Germany, and Jamaica. After retirement, he spent much of his time in his workshop making bird houses and other little items for the garden. He also had a passion for beekeeping and enjoyed helping new beekeepers.
There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will take place at the J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at 11:00 am with Rev. Mark Trzop officiating. For those who wish, memorial tributes made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
www.mcadamsfh.com.
R. I. P.
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit Pro Patria
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