Joseph George "Graham" Richardson

At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on August 5, 2009, Mr. Joseph George “Graham” Richardson, husband of Mrs. Edith Irma (Seamans) Richardson of Canal NB passed away suddenly following three months of hospitalization. Born at Atholville NB on October 10, 1931, he was a son of the late Frances and Alice (Graham) Richardson. A loving husband and brother, in addition to his wife Edith, he is survived by one brother, Allison Richardson of Campbellton NB, one sister, Betty Ann Brooks of Labrador City NFLD and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Carl Richardson.

Graham was a Pipe Fitter by trade having worked with many projects in both New Brunswick and Quebec. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local 213 for many years. He was fluently bilingual and had served with the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 17 and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. Prior to his pipe fitting trade, he worked as a Chemical Technologist in the pulp and paper industry for several years. Graham had an interest in history and politics and at one time he ran for the NDP candidate in the local riding. Graham was a committed member of St. Marks Anglican Church in St. George. In later years, he and his wife Edith enjoyed several trips abroad to South Korea with the War Veterans and to England and the Philippines with Christian Missions.

At Graham’s request there will be no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service will be celebrated from St. Marks Anglican Church, St. George NB on Saturday at 2 pm followed by interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. In Graham’s memory, donations to the St. Marks Anglican Church Rebuilding Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB