RIP Richard Gordon Somerville
Obituary for Richard Gordon Somerville
SOMERVILLE, Richard Gordon Peacefully on May 13, 2018 at the age of 91. Will be sadly missed by Violet, loving wife of 68 years, daughter Barbara (Colin), son Grant (Angela), sister Lois Spencer (Jack), grandchildren Mihaile, Richard (Megan), Steven and Andrea, great grandchildren Louella, Ophelia and Rooney, and his many nieces and nephews. The youngest of seven children he is predeceased by sisters Jane Somerville, Hazel Stewart, Norma Curran and brothers Bill and Ross. Richard spent 43 years at Stelco, retiring as a general foreman in the electrical division and with many fond memories. He was an avid golfer, loved to sail and was a member of the Sea Cadets Old Boys Association. His greatest love was time spent with family and friends, and is remembered by all that met him for his happy and kind personality. In keeping with Richard's wishes a Celebration of his Life will be held July 8th from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Edelweiss Centre in the St. Elizabeth Village, Hamilton, where he wanted family and friends to enjoy time together recalling the countless good times he felt fortunate to share. Cremation has taken place.
SOMERVILLE, Richard Gordon Peacefully on May 13, 2018 at the age of 91. Will be sadly missed by Violet, loving wife of 68 years, daughter Barbara (Colin), son Grant (Angela), sister Lois Spencer (Jack), grandchildren Mihaile, Richard (Megan), Steven and Andrea, great grandchildren Louella, Ophelia and Rooney, and his many nieces and nephews. The youngest of seven children he is predeceased by sisters Jane Somerville, Hazel Stewart, Norma Curran and brothers Bill and Ross. Richard spent 43 years at Stelco, retiring as a general foreman in the electrical division and with many fond memories. He was an avid golfer, loved to sail and was a member of the Sea Cadets Old Boys Association. His greatest love was time spent with family and friends, and is remembered by all that met him for his happy and kind personality. In keeping with Richard's wishes a Celebration of his Life will be held July 8th from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Edelweiss Centre in the St. Elizabeth Village, Hamilton, where he wanted family and friends to enjoy time together recalling the countless good times he felt fortunate to share. Cremation has taken place.
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