George L. RICHARDSON

OBITUARY GEORGE L RICHARDSON June 11, 1931 - January 3, 2007. It is with regret that we announce the passing of George Lanceford Richardson on January 3, 2007 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal following complications of a stroke. George is survived by his wife, Patricia; former wife Dorothy; children Chieftain, Arlene, Kenny, Innica, Dawn, Annie and Kataisee; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is greatly missed by his siblings and family including, Erica, Elmore, Randolph, Noel, Charles, Alford, and Calvert; nieces Jacqueline, Marilyn; nephews Marcus, Gabriel and many other nieces and nephews. He will be missed by close friends and relatives in Montreal, Canada, USA, St. Vincent and abroad. Following his graduation from Sir George Williams University (Concordia), he held senior positions at in the capacity of Research Chemist. He was an instrumental force in the Vincentian community and the greater black community of Montreal. He was the longest serving president of the SVGAM. He was involved in many other community activities in the Montreal area. Sincere thanks goes to the caring and compassionate medical staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital. A celebration of George's life will be held at Trinity Memorial Church, 5220 Sherbrooke St W. on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation has already taken place. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 1/6/2007