
RICHARDSON – Robert H., 57, of Elmsdale, NS, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre.
Born in Digby, Robert was a son of Charles and Elizabeth (McLean) Richardson of Brooklyn, NS.
In his early years, Robert attended Brooklyn Elementary and Liverpool Regional High School as well as Sunday School at Brooklyn Baptist Church. He spent many summers at Long Lake Camp as a camper and as a camp councilor. Robert worked as a carpenter, painter and a drywaller as well as drove harvesting machines in the woods. He enjoyed four wheeling and was creator and founder of a popular Facebook group; “East Hants Recipes and Cooking” which had almost ten thousand members.
Robert is survived by his wife Tammie (Tarbox) of Elmsdale; his daughters Kaitlyn of Dartmouth and Jerika; son Dominic of Elmsdale. His sister Cathy (Robert) O’Brien of Hammonds Plains, niece Kristen Oickle; three half siblings and special friend Tracy Paige.
Robert was predeceased by his brother Philip.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Long Lake Camp or to your local SPCA. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Terri (Huskins) Longmire
Cathy:
I am so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Condolences to you and your entire family.
Sandra Wallace
My sincerest condolences to the family , a great guy that’s definitely going to be missed .
Anne Peverill
Charles & Elizabeth, I am so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. My sincere condolences go out to you,
Kathy & Tammie. R I P Robert.
Genny Hussey
Tammie, so sorry for your loss! Condolences to all of his family. . I
Doug Winters
Dear Charles, Elizabeth and all of Robert,s family,
We are so sorry to read of Robert,s passing. Our deepest condolences to all of his family.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Cathy Lavender-Acker
My deepest sympathy to Robbie’s family.i was just in touch with him a few weeks ago talking about his new lion tattoo and how much he loves his cats. He never failed to make me laugh and I will hold fond memories of him for that.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Crombie
I have
never met Robert,but I do know how he helped so many people & Familes with all his volunteer support & fundrasing … He will be missed as 1 of a kind ,& defintley an angel❤️
Chrisanne
Rest in sweet peace Robert. Just knowing you from the cooking site and fb you inspired me with your big heart and kindness. You were always there to help others and not to mention your love for your disabled Ginger cats, your sense of humour was awesome. Fly high and keep on riding and cooking. ️️
Heather jollimore
Very sorry for the loss of your brother, much love thoughts & prayers to You Cathy, Bobby & Kristian as well as your parents.
Dot Peach
So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Jan Aulenback
Karen
Brian and I send our sincere condolences to Cathy and the entire family.
Ross & Jean Day
We are sadden by the news of Robert’s passing . Our condolences to the family and friends. He will be missed
Vaughn O'Connor
Our sincere condolences to all of Robert’s family.
Dolores Anderson
My condolences to his whole family and his group family he will be sadly missed,I never meet him but we spoke a couple of times and he treated my like family
Rodney and Christine Knox
Condolence to the family of Robert Richardson. Robert set behind me in elementary school and he was full of humor. Rest In Piece my friend.
Stacey Anthony
My condolences. I didn’t know Robert personally, other than his East Hants Recipe site, but he seemed like he always went out of his way to help anyone in need…a really good soul. He will be greatly missed in his East Hants Community.
Darren Horton
My Condolences Cathy and to the rest of Robbie”s family and friends.
Beverly Peterson
So sorry to hear sending condolences Beverly Peterson
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Charles, Elizabeth, Cathy and Kristen, we are very sorry for your loss. Our Condolences to you All. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all his family. Treasure the Memories. God Bless you All.
Betti
Sending sincere condolences to the Richardson family.
Mark
Sorry for your loss of a brother, son, husband and all around kind person. Condolences to family and friends.
Enid MacKay
To the Richadrson family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
When my daughter was in a complete leg cast she was at LLC. When she came home she couldn’t find enough words
to express how good your son was to her. Apparently he carried her everywhere she needed to go.
Enid M.
Shawn veinot
I am very sorry for your loss. I have not seen Robbie since high school, but I knew him since elementary school and we spent many a day travelling the woods behind his house in Brooklyn, on our way to the Tran scotia motel (to get fries) or wherever else we were headed. I lived a couple houses down the road.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Charles,Elizabeth and family.:Very sorry to read of your sons passing.Our sincere condolences to all his family.
Karen and Bob Barnes
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of Robbie’s loved ones and praying for comfort as you grieve his loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Greg Golden
Sincerest condolences to all of Robbie’s family, Charles, Elizabeth, Cathy and family. Hug each other close over the next while.
TODD J HANNAM
Cathy And Family
Sending Condolences
Sincerely
Todd J Hannam
Shelley Hope Boens
So sorry to hear of Robbies passing. Went to Brooklyn School with him, Keep his memories alive and him close to your hearts. Sending hugs to all of the family.
Ruth Power
My condolences to Tracy, and all of Robert’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Barry C. Clattenburg
Charles and Elizabeth. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your son Robert.
Pastor Royce and Alice Getson
Charles and Elizabeth; We were sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. To all the family and friends, may you feel the comfort of the Lord, as you lean on him. May the memories live on in you hearts as treasures.
Enid MacKay
My sincere sympathy to the Richardson family on your loss
I remember my daughter being at LLC with a complete leg cast on .
When she came home all she could talk about was a great guy who “piggy backed” her all over the grounds.
I found out later that it was Robbie Thanks to him she had a great experience.
Enid
Rhonda Fralic
I was shocked to read this message this morning and am so very sorry for your loss. The loss of a son, brother, father, partner and friend brings so much pain and sorrow within a famiy and I pray for God’s supernatural strength to carry you all through this difficult time. I pray for a peace that can only come from Him and that He will surround you all with the love and support that you have been to so many throughout your lives. The Bible says that we mourn with those that mourn and that He is our comforter and very help in our times of need. I am truly sorry for your loss and I feel your pain as does the Father. With love and sincere condolences, Rhonda Fralic
Samantha
I know it came fast, he will be missed by many of us. Although I personally never got to meet him face to face he became a friend on Facebook, when I lost my mom last year him and his wife were there in words which helped me through my grief. I am very blessed to have gotten to know the person he is. He was kind hearted, generous when it came to others. Till we meet in Heaven My friend.
Faye Pike
Dear Charles, Elizabeth & Cathy and family,
Thinking of you during this time of sadness and hoping that the good memories will give you strength.
Surrounding you with HUGS,
Howard and Faye Pike
John and Karen Henley
Dear Charles and Elizabeth
So sorry to hear of Robbie’s passing, sending along our sincere condolences to all the family.
Pamela Steele
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Tracy and to all of Robbie’s loved ones and praying for God’s comfort as you grieve his loss. During this time of sadness I’m hoping that God will give you strength and the good memories of Robert. May he Rest In Peace.
Charlene
Charles, Elizabeth, and Cathy,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Nancy Spinks
Charles, Elizabeth and family, I was so sorry to learn of Robbie’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Spinks
Chsrkes, Elizabeth, Cathy & family –
So sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. Think of you all. With love, Mark
Kathy Veinot
Kathy Veinot
Charles, Elizabeth and family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Robbie was a larger than life character always full of fun and laughter. He used to come up to my dads (Eric Huskins) to get his power saw sharpened . A life taken way to soon, he had many roads left to travel. Take care of each other.
Chubby and Kathy Veinot and Eric Huskins
Amanda Cousins
I never knew a Robert for very long but he drove me to work a few times while employed as a taxi driver with Handy Cabs in Elmsdale. Offering my sincerest condolences to his wife and family. It was an honour meeting you Robert! Fly high!
Carol &Richard McLearn
My deepest condolences to the loving Family.Robert was a wonderful , Funny , Warm human being. He will be deeply missed.All our lives are forever changed…So VERY sorry……
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family, take care.
Shirley Quigley
My sincere condolences to the family. RIP. Always remembered and never forgotten.
Nellie Logan
Sincere Sympathy for the Family of Robert Richardson I only knew of him through the Facebook posts but I’m sure he was a wonderful guy
Rod & Ann Golden
Charles & Elizabeth, Cathy & family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jane and Esmar Hansen
Charles and Elizabeth
We are so very sorry to read that you have lost another son. Our most sincere condolences and blessings to you.
Jane and Esmar
Darra Woodworth
My condolences to the families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Robert was a great person and will be missed. Robert loved his cats. We shared messages regarding our furbabies.
Donna and Kirk Whynot
Charles, Elizabeth and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Clinton & Laurie Conrad
So sorry to hear of Robbie’s passing. I have memories of him and Phillip in Sunday school each week. Take care of one another.
Warren and Karen
Charles Elizabeth and Cathy. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time Our most cherished memories of Robbie were of when he lived on our street and helped us with the addition we put on our house.
Brenda and Jim
To Charles , Elizabeth and family .
Jim and I were shocked to read today that Robbie passed away .
Sincere condolences at this sad time . You are in our thoughts in your time of sadness
May Robbie RIP . Sincerely Jim and Brenda . Take care .
Doug and Pat Lohnes
Charles, Elizabeth and family:
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Heath & Ron Decker
Our sincerest condolences to you, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Shirley and Paul Shot
Dear Elizabeth and Charles and family: My heart is aching for you once again in the loss of yet another beloved son. I wish I could help take your pain away! As Christians, we believe God has a plan for each one of us. Robbie’s time here on earth was over and he has been called home to be with the Lord. His daily stresses are over and he is now flying high watching over his loved ones. God Bless
T. Page
My sincerest condolences to Mr and Mrs Richardson and family. He will never be forgotten
Carolee Whynot Prime
Cathy and family,
I have lots of fond memories of Robbie from my youth. I am shocked to be reading his obituary. I ran into him a few years ago and he hadn’t changed a bit.
May heartfelt condolences to his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Connolly
I was so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking of you all.
Wanda Lee Wentzell Baron
Dear Charles, Elizabeth, Cathy and family. Heartfelt Condolences on Robbie’s passing.
I first met Robbie when I was Camp Nurse at Long Lake Baptist Youth Camp. We became good friends and through him I met Cathy who became my little Sister of my heart. I was welcomed into your family and spent many happy hours with you all. Robbie and I would go off on many long drives exploring Nova Scotias back roads and small communities. Laughing and joking the miles away.
Alas we grow up and started our adult lives. I am sorry that we all drifted apart as we moved to different communities. Facebook became our meeting ground. I will always remember the funloving young man of my youth. Cathy you are still my little Sister of my heart and Charles and Elizabeth you are forever dear in my heart. My wheelchair has kept me away from friends and family these past 7 years but you are always in my thoughts. My friendship with Robbie has given me lasting gifts of being a part of your lives. Love and hugs to you all. Wanda Wentzell Baron
Dave Clattenburg
My sincerest condolences to Robbie’s family and friends. Growing up in Brooklyn, I’ve known Robbie for most of my life. He will be dearly missed. May you Rest In Peace.
Karen Dyson Freeman
I was one of the 10000 who joined the East Hants recipe/food sharing group. I always appreciated how Robert tried so hard to help out the less fortunate, gone too soon
Karen