
RICHARDS – Ella Maude, 83, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 in Queens Manor.
Born in Bear Point, Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late H. Leland and Dora (Perry) Smith.
Ella taught school for a few years before deciding to enroll in the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing program. Following her graduation in 1952, Ella worked as a registered nurse until her retirement. She was a member of the Liverpool United Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary as well as the Womens Missionary Society and the WWT. She was an active member of the Queens General Hospital Auxiliary and the Hospital Hustle. She enjoyed bowling, traveling and especially loved to spend time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years Erwin, her daughter Elizabeth (Mark) Bamford of Dartmouth, her son Stephen (Sue Taylor) of Elmsdale, her grandchildren Tracey, Evan and Sean, her twin sister Ethel (Sinclaire) Richards of Bridgewater and her brother Morton (Marion) Williams of Liverpool.
She was predeceased by her infant son David and stepmother Edith Marie (Douglas) Smith.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Liverpool United Baptist Cemetery, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Liverpool United Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Janet and George Fletcher
Morton: We were sorry to hear about Ella. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Enid MacKay
To the family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Ella’s passing.
As you know I worked for a long time in association with her.
May God comfort all of you
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
To Ella’s Family: We are so sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to her family.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Morton and family. We are sorry to hear of your sad news. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Vina & Gerald Moses
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. I bowled with Ella several years ago and then my husband and I spent time at Transcotia when Ella & Erwin had meals there as well. Our condolences to Erwin and family.
Rick
Richards Family
Our deepest sympathies in your time of loss.
Corrie and Mike Lockwood
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing she was well liked our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Morton & family:
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. You are certainly having your share of grief these last two weeks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordon and Anne Peverill
Our condolences to Ella’s family.
Paul and Shirley Neals
Morton and family members, We are sorry to hear of Ellas passing.
May God send his healing comfort to you all..
Gerry /Loretta Robar
please accept our sincere sympathy on Ella’s passing .
Tim McDonald
My sincere sympathy to all of Ella’s family. I bowled with Ella for many years. It was always a pleasure to see her and Erwin when I was visiting Liverpool. She was a great lady and will be sadly missed!
Nancy Wamback
So saddened to read in the Chronicle Herald of Ella’s passing. My mother Doris Halliday Goulden always spoke so fondly of her.
My sincere sympathy to Erwin, Elizabeth, Stephen, Ethel and Families.
She certainly lived a good life and a very valued member of the community.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Bouges
Stephen and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy.
Cheryl
Ron & Inez Bamford
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our love and prayers are with you.
Ginny Macleod
Erwin and family.. Angels be with you all…Please except my condolences on Ella’s passing, Enjoyed her completely in my short term of employment, May you find strength in each other at this sad time..
Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Liz & family,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and take care of one another. Please pass on my condolences to your father.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Dan, Marilyn, and Ben
Erwin, Liz and Stephen ; Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Cindy and Kevin Borden
Liz, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
Gerry & Phyllis Leaman
So sorry to hear this. Please accept our sincere sympathy to all of Ella’s family.
Barb Kempton Fralic
Erwin,
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Barb and Shirley
Donna and Mike West
Liz , So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ronald & Sharon Verge
To all of Ella,s Family,We are very sorry to hear of her passing,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Dave Kersey
Stephen and family
Please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. I hope that your memories and the passage of time will provide healing.
Dave Kersey
Ron & Barb Campbell
Erwin & Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy Sullivan
Stephen and Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, my prayers are with you.
Blanche, Charlene & Carl Veinot
Erwin, Elizabeth & Stephen:
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Cherish the wonderful memories that you have of her and they will help you get you through the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Erwin, Elizabeth, Stephen and Families:
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Cherish the wonderful memories that you have of her and hopefully they will help you through the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Karen and Bob Watson
Erwin and family and Morton and Marion and family,
We would like to send our sincere sympathy to all at this difficult time.
Blessings!
Susan MacLeod
My sincere condolences to Ella’s family. God Bless You All.
Pat Wigglesworth
Morton and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Peggy Woodworth
Dear Erwin,Elizabeth and Stephen,
No words,however kindly meant,can take your pain away,but I hope the love around you will help you through today.I hope each day that passes brings you comfort .
Ella and I had a great many laughs,mostly her laughing at me.
Love Peggy
Rosann Clarke
Stephen & Family,
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Keep her memories close to your heart as she will always be with you.
Val and John Kempton
Very sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Clifford Banks
Sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. I have often thought of you Ethel and Morton, wondered where you were living.
I have many great memories of our time together in Bear Point, at school, at the Baptist Church and the evenings we would meet together at your home to play a few games.
I remember when you and Ella were in training at the VG Hospital. I was on staff there at that time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and strengthen you at this sad time.
Clifford Banks ( an old school friend and neighbor from Bear Point)
Paul and Gail Lockwood
Erwin and family,
So sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I well remember, years ago when you and Ella visited us in the ‘Village’…they were pleasant memories..Our condolences go to you and family and of course to Ella’s Twin, Ethel. God bless.
Paul and Gail Lockwood
Williams Lake, B.C.
Cathy Stewart
Elizabeth and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Hold onto the many memories that you have as they will guide you through the difficult times.
I remember the love and devotion that Ella always gave to you and her family while we were growing up. We have been very blessed to have had the guidance, encouragement and support that our parents have always given us.
I fondly remember, when we were younger, getting permission for the fun sleepovers in the playhouse and later, as teenagers, the curfews.
There are many miles between us in, but my thoughts, prayers and heart are right there with you now.
With Love and Condolences
Cathy
Joy Melanson
Dear Elizabeth:
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing; such a difficult time for you and your family. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace and that you have a large circle of friends who care about you.
Take care,
Joy