Clifford Eldon RICHMOND

(Veteran WWII 1941-45 Lord Strathcona's Horse) - Royal Canadians "Perseverance - Once a Strath always a Strath" Member Branch 244, Royal Canadian Legion Perth Passed away peacefully in hospital, Perth, Ontario on August 24, 2001 after a brief illness, Eldon Richmond age 78. Dearly loved husband for 55 years of Mary Elizabeth (Couch). Treasured father of Mary Joanne Brule of Richmond (Brian Brule, Nepean), Linda Chaplin (Dr. Robert), David (Lesli), and Susan (Bill McNulty) all of Perth. Adored grandfather of Paul Brule (Peggy), Anna Marie Clarke (Richard) and Sandy Carter (Chris) of Richmond, Ontario, Christopher Chaplin of Toronto, Peter and Molly McNulty of Perth, and special 'Poppa' of Daniel and Jacob Richmond of Perth. Also loved by 6 great-grandchildren (Robyn & Connor Brule, Leah and Rory Clarke and Olivia and Wyatt Carter) of Richmond, Ontario, brother Douglas (Doreen) Richmond of Perth, sisters-in-law Edith Richmond of Perth, Doris Richmond of Burlington, Beatrice Richmond of Oshawa and brother-in-law Harold Denman of Chilliwack, B.C. Predeceased by parents Frederick and Isabella (Moore), sister Betty Denman and brothers George, Arthur and Rev. Gordon Richmond. Friends and family are invited to the Perth & District Funeral Home Chapel and Reception Centre 15 Victoria Street, Perth on Sunday, August 26 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service celebrating Eldon's life will be held at the Perth & District Funeral Home in the chapel on Monday, August 27, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Donations if desired, to the GWM Hospital Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Ottawa Citizen, August 25, 2001