VERA CLARA RICHARDS (HUNT)

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VERA CLARA RICHARDS (nee HUNT) On September 13, 2001 at age 88, Vera passed away peacefully. Her husband, Gordon Alexander Richards, predeceased her in 1986. She leaves to mourn her passing two sons; Frank and wife Suzanne with their three children, Alix, France and Brennan; Gordon and his wife Marjorie with their two daughters, Alanna and Jennifer. Her brother Marvin Hunt and numerous nieces and nephews survive her. Vera grew up in the town of Poplar Point, near Portage la Prairie. After finishing high school she moved to Winnipeg where her first job was at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. She met her husband Gordon there and eventually worked at several other jobs including; a supervisor at the Manitoba Home for Girls, a social worker at the Manitoba Metis Friendship Centre, a social worker in the law courts and finally at the Manitoba Health and Social Services where she retired. Later years were spent enjoying her grandchildren and her many hobbies such as quilting. A memorial service will be held at John Black Memorial United Church, 896 Henderson Hwy. at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18th. The family would like to thank the staff of Concordia Place and Concordia Hospital for the extraordinary care given Vera over the last four years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veras favourite charity, The Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME 220 HESPELER AVE. 668-3151

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 17, 2001