Obituary of Eugene Richard

RICHARD, Eugene "Gene" (Retired Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital) Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 7th, 2012. Eugene Joseph "Gene" Richard of Arnprior at the age of 75 years. Dear son of the late Aubin and Bernadette Richard. Beloved husband and best friend of for almost 50 years of Pauline (nee Gagné). Loved father of Laurie St. Louis (and her husband, Scott) of Ottawa. Cherished "Poppa" of Alexandra and Matthew. Dear brother of Janette Richard of P.E.I. Predeceased by a brother, Ernest and a sister, Mildred Perry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gene will be dearly missed by his beloved dog, Benny. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Tuesday morning, June 12th at 10 o'clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Gene, a donation to the Partners in Caring Foundation of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by his family. Members of the KofC, Council 2082, Arnprior will gather at the funeral home for prayers on Monday evening at 6:30.