JOHN "JAKE" RICHARDSON

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JOHN "JAKE" RICHARDSON John "Jake" Richardson died peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the age of 75 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret and his parents, Henry and Mary. Left to mourn are his children, Judy (Ray), Cindy (David) and Bill (Debbie) his grandchildren, Dayle, Miles and Garrett; his brother-in-law Donald MacLellan, Linda and family. Jake was the second eldest of 13 siblings, left behind are Lillian, Betty, Joyce, Frances, Diane, Ann, Catherine, Patsy, Joan, Brian, Donald and Peter; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Jake was born January 30, 1929 and raised in Pine Falls, MB. As he went to school in Pine Falls, he started working part time in 1945 and in 1947, he took his apprenticeship in the Machine Shop at the Pine Falls Paper Mill. He finished his apprenticeship in 1951 and continued to work in the mill until his retirement. He married his wife Margaret and they raised their three children in Pine Falls. From the 1950s to the 1960s, Jake served in the Canadian Army Reserves and became a Sergeant. The "Senator", as he was affectionately called by his fellow legion members, was a diamond in the rough with a huge heart of gold. He will be greatly missed by his very loyal friends and family. A celebration of Jakes life will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Falls United Church with Rev. Ken Anstie officiating. Eulogy will be made by his son-in-law David Trueman. Lunch will be served immediately following the service, provided for by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 64, Box 329, Pine Falls, MB ROE 1MO. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2004