ST-IGNACE-NB, Mario Richard 48, of St-Ignace passed away on
Wednesday,
September 18, 2024 as the result of a motor
vehicle accident. Born in Ste-
Anne-de-Kent, he was the son
of the late Jean-Marie Richard and Andrea (Robichaud)
Richard.
Mario dedicated almost 28 years of his life as a truck driver
where he spent
most of his career hauling wood. He also
loved drinking a cold Coors Light and
spending his Sunday
afternoon with his wife Anita talking about his recent
hauls and showing her his next ones.
Mario will be sadly missed by his loving wife of
28 years, Anita (Chevarie)
Richard; three sons, Justin
Richard (Josée) of Collette, Marc Richard (Anika) of
Shediac, Samuel Richard (Kayla) of St-Louis; his daughter,
Julie-Pier Richard
of St-Ignace; three grandchildren,
Colton, Marie-Ève and Annabelle.
He is also
survived by his mother Andréa (Robichaud) Richard of
St-Ignace; one
brother, Serge Richard (Ginette) of
Rogersville; Goddaughter, Chloé and many
nieces
and nephews,
He was predeceased by his father, Jean-Marie
Richard.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7-9 pm, Friday 2:00
pm at Thompson's Memorial Home. Saint-Louis-de-Kent, until
departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Friday,
September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm at the St-Ignace de
Loyola Roman Catholic Church in St-
Ignace. Donations in
Mario’s memory may be made to the family.
Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson’s
Funeral Home in
Richibucto (506) 523-4252.