Obituary of Nettie Frances Richardson-Gillingham

Age 99, Halifax, passed away peacefully October 14, 2016 at Melville Lodge. Born in East Pennant on April 13, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Alexander "Sandy" and Hannah (Young) Schnare. Nettie enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, playing cards and puzzles. She is survived by daughters, Carol Anne Richardson, Heather (Michael) Quandt, Corinne Pearson; sons, Dennis (Sharon) Richardson and Brian (Debbie Smith) Richardson; grandchildren, Robyn Lindsay, Kelly (Robert) Cook, Tracey (Brent) Young, Marc (Sonja Drake) Hamilton, Marie (James) Brewer, Kenneth (Teresa) Richardson, Heidi Richardson, Shannon (Pierre) Tessier, Adam Pearson, Brienne Pearson; great grandchildren, Courtney, Wesley, Laura, Amy, Chad, Tyler, Hailey, Katrina, Stephanie, Brandon, Tyler, Olivia and Catrine; great-great grandchildren, Kai and Paisley; brother, Royce (Irene) Schnare; sister, Velma Beazley and daughter-in-law, Joyce Richardson. She was predeceased by her husbands, Earle Richardson and Herbert Gillingham; son, Murray Richardson; grandson, Kevin Richardson; five brothers and three sisters. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. As per Nettie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held Friday October 21 at 3p.m. from St. James United Church Sambro, Rev. Helene Burns officiating. Reception to follow in church hall. Family flowers only, in lieu of donations may be made to St. James United Church Sambro or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Family interment to take place in St. James United Cemetery Sambro.