Léonide ‘Len’ Richard, 102, of Moncton, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at The Moncton Hospital after a brief illness. Born on October 10, 1915 in St-Norbert, he was the son of the late Jean-Baptiste and Geneviève (Thibodeau) Richard.

Len was a retired carpenter and building contractor. In his later years, he patented a machine for grating potatoes for poutines râpées. He was an active member of the Moncton Lions Club and also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 77 years, Emma née Roy; six children: Léa Cormier (Ronnie) of Dracut, MA, Annette Belliveau (Rhéal), Gisèle Richard, and Bernice LeBlanc (Fred) all of Moncton; Della McDonald, and Jean (Bernadine) of Dieppe; 11 grandchildren: Michael, Gary, Denis, Ginette, Serge, Pierre, Michel, Chris, Luc, Alexandre; 12 great-grandchildren: Jared, Jacob, Justin, Sophie, Luc, Maxime, Simon, Amélie, Cédric, Joël, Claudia, and Sébastien; many nieces and nephews.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Len is predeceased by one grandson, Layne McDonald; his brothers and sisters: infant Albert, Albert, William, Philias, Antoine, Léonice, Marie-Alma, Suzanne, Anna, Aldéric, and Adélard; also, two sons-in-law: Gérald LeBlanc and Ronald McDonald.

The family will receive condolences Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) from where the funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, October 13 at 11 am. A reception will be held at the Funeral Centre following the service.

In memory of Len, a contribution to Juvenile Diabetes or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations may be sent at

www.frenettefuneralhome.com