Evelyn Agnes Richards

Reunited with her beloved husband, best friend and soul mate Raymond Cyril Richards. Loved mom of Wayne Richards (late Regina), Sharon Morgan (Bob), Marshall (Gillan) and Murray (Sylvia). Cherished Gramma of Jeff Richards (Jenny), Lance Richards (Julia), Wendy Morgan, Valerie Morgan-Cognigni (Robin), Brien Morgan (Marsha), Connie Spina (Robbie), Alexander Richards, Mark Richards (Holley), Scott Richards (Ashley), Aaron Richards and Trevor Swenson (Jennifer). Great Gramma of Tiffany Jacque, Liam Myles-Richards, Lincoln and Lennon Richards, Elliott and Owen Nicholson, Morgan and Azlyn Cognigni, Oliver and Indira Spina, Madelaine and Luke Morgan, Maverick and Bentley Richards, Steven, Rebecca and Jack Swenson, Marcus Richards, Waylon and Hope Richards. Great Great Gramma of Mikaila, Preston and Riley. Great Great Great Gramma of Mason. Predeceased by her parents Joseph Israel and Annie Hogan (nee Miron) and her siblings Genevieve, Ella, Edna, Clarence and Larry. Remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a proud citizen of the Metis Nations of Ontario.

Evelyn was one of the founding members of the Sault Rising Stars. Their focus for many years was on safety awareness for the elderly.

Evelyn’s love for old time country music was the fabric upon where special friendships were formed and memories cherished. Evelyn and Raymond were founding members of the Joly Players Band and inductees of the Great Northern Opry and the Northern Ontario Country Music Association Hall of Fame.

On the shores of Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake in the world, sits a rustic log cabin built by Evelyn and Raymond, “Richards Roost”. On a quiet summer evening, the neighbouring cottages on Horseshoe Bay would await their presence with anticipation of hearing those old time country melodies echo across the water.

On behalf of our mother, the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring, compassionate and dedicated staff and extended family at Apple Orchard One at the F.J. Davey Home during her time with them.

A private service will be held by family. Evelyn will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (payable by cheque or online) to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East, 705-7509-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Richards family.