RICHARDS – Havelock “Lockie” F., 88, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Friday, August 18, 2017.
Born on Bush Island, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Freeman and Theresa (Seaboyer) Richards.
Lockie worked for over forty years in the auto mechanic trade first with Steel and Engine Products Limited, Liverpool (STENPRO), Rossignol Sales Limited, retiring from Nova Scotia Power in 1992. He and his wife Dorothy were members of the Seabreeze Campers Club and enjoyed many years camping and traveling. He was considered to be a washer toss “champion” in his family and enjoyed time spent with family and friends especially with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Croft); his daughters Donna (Gary) Keans and Nancy (David) Smith, both of Brooklyn; His sons Darrell (Michele) of Liverpool and Douglas (Tracy) of Hunts Point. Grandchildren Nicole (William) Rowter, Jeremy Keans, Angela Smith, Janessa Keans and Justin Richards and his great grandson Jayden Rowter. His brother Graham (Joyce) of Bridgewater.
He was predeceased by his grandson Kirk Smith, his granddaughter Jessica Richards; brothers Edgar, Sinclaire, Erwin and infant brother Norris.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Brooklyn Cemetery, Highway #3, Brooklyn. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Donna and Bucky Norman
Our condolences to the family. May your many memories help you through this hard time and keep him in your hearts forever.
Shirley & Paul Neals
Donna Marie and family, We are sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. May family, friends and memories help to comfort you all.
John Nowe
Nancy and entire family, I am very sorry to hear this. Locke was a good man. Thoughts are with you all at this time.
John & Debbie Herman
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family, Extended Family and Friends of Havelock “Lockie” Richards. May you find Comfort among one another during this difficult time.
John & Debbie Herman
Crystal Roy
Doug, Tracy, and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Hold on to all your good memories through the trying days ahead <3
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Dear Donna and Family:
So sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
Sincerely,
Anna-Stell
Janet and George Fletcher
Richards family: We were sorry to hear about Havelock. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Paul and MaryLou Smith
Michelle, Darrell and family
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you in the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and may your wonderful memories carry you through those times of sadness. May the Blessings be!
John Roy
so sorry to hear about his passing take care
Merv Bernadette Hartlen
Nancy and Family Sorry to hear about your Dad such a gentle kind man are prayers are with you all
Cathy Wentzell
To the Richards Family,
We are sorry to hear of Lockie’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this most difficult time.
Cathy & Rollie
Doug Decker
Donna, Nancy, Darrell & Douglas and your families, my condolences on the loss of your father.
Joyce & Ted Foster
Sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences.
Mike and Maria Withrow
Aunt Dot, Nancy,Donna,Darrell and Douglas and family
Our thoughts are with you all and we are thinking of you at this time
Mike and Maria Withrow and girls
David and Bonnie Hatt
Our sincere condolences to the family.David always enjoyed his chats with Lockie.Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Kathi Parlee
Donna, Nancy, and all the family – so sorry to read that you lost your Dad and Grandfather. Our condolences to you all.
Glenn, Kathi and family.
Gordon and Anne Peverill
so sorry to hear of Lockie passing. may GOD our heavenly father be with you give you comfort.
cherish your memories.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family.Take care❤️
Ron & Bonnie Henderson
Dorothy and Family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one,Lockie.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Ron & Bonnie
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Nancy, Donna and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Our deepest sympathy to the Richards’ family in the loss of a lovely man. Your memories of him will be a gift to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Sylvia Langille
To all of the family,
So sorry for your loss! Take care and God Bless!
Sylvia & Mike Langille
Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.
At this time of loss, take comfort in your memories. Gone from this earth, but forever in your hearts. Extending our condolences to the Richard’s family.
Holly and Philip Smith
Dear Richards Family.
Please accept our condolences as you say goodbye to your husband, father and grandfather. He was a well respected man who leaves behind a wonderful family, Thinking of you all.
Holly and Philip Smith
Dave & Jocelyn Broughm
Nancy, David & The Richards Family:
We are sorry to hear of your Loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Dave & Jocelyn Broughm
Debbie & Allen Conrad
Donna, Nancy and all family members,so sorry for your loss, our sincere condolences during this sad time
Betty Malloy
Doug and Tracy – So sorry for your loss. May you find strength in family/friends during these difficult days!
Robert/Marjorie MacGowan
Doug and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences. Bob and Marjorie MacGowan.
Linda & Robert Trainor
Dorothy, Donna, & Karen & your families,
So sorry to hear of Lockie’s passing. I remember him dropping you, Dorothy off for Church on Sunday mornings, many years ago. Hold on to the memories, good & bad. May GOD bless you all & comfort you at your time of grieving. Take care of yourselves. You are all in my prayers. HUGS!
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Darrell, Michelle and The Richards Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Queenie Irwin
To the Richards Family..
Philip and I would like to express our sincere condolences on your loss.
God Bless.
Cathy Stewart
Donna & Family,
Donna, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Hold on to the memories.
Take Care.
Wendell and Susan Whynot
Sincere condolences to the entire Richards family. May your memories bring you comfort and your family bring you strength.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
To the Richard’s Family. Our deepest sympathy extended to all Lockie’s family.
Ann and Allan Smith
Donna, Nancy , Darrell and families,
Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Ann and Allan
Kendell & Karla
Darrell & Michelle and The Richards Family,
We send our sincere condolences to the entire Richards family, and are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Betty Decker
Donna and family–My sincere condolences on your loss.
Jane and Bill
Donna, Nancy, Darrell and families,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dawn Cole
Nancy, David, and family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing, Nancy. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Allen, Dawn, and Caitlyn
Bev and Mike Llewellyn
Dear Dot and family…so sorry to hear of Locke’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob, Christine, Ben & Jenny Morse
Donna, Gary, Jeremy & Janessa …please find comfort in that we are thinking of you and all the family at this most difficult time.
Zona and Stephen Hatt
Dear Mrs Richards and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Each of you have your own special memories, these are what will bring you comfort as you support one another with both tears and laughter. He will never leave for you carry him in your hearts.
Our deepest sympathy.
Zona and Stephen
Nancy and Donna sending you a big hug — Zona
Patricia Dorey
To Dorothy and family…Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.May you find peace in knowing that we are thinking of you. Love, Maynard and Delma Dorey.
Phillip, Angela and Marshall Jones
To Nancy, David, Nicole and Angela…Sending condolences at this difficult time.
Avis Johnson
Donna, Gary, Jeremy and Janessa,
Please know that we are thinking of you today. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to you and your families.
Jack, Avis and Kale
Mike and Donna West
Donna, Nancy and families,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your families during this difficult time.
Marion Davis
Donna and family, I am sorry to read about your father’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Marion Davis
Kim Masland, MLA Queens-Shelburne
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to your family on the loss of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort in each other at this difficult time.
norma corkum
Sorry ot hear of your loss ,thinking of you to-day..
Jack & Beth Keirstead and Family
Dear Donna, Gary and Family:
Very sorry to hear of the loss of Dad. Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending lots of hugs.
Clyde and David Whynot
Dear Dorothy and The Richards family sorry to hear of Lockie’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Bill and Anna Cox
Dorothy ,Donna, Nancy, Darrell, and Douglas and families;
Our deepest sympathy in Lockie’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn a great man.
Valerie Conrad
Nancy, Donna and families – so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.