Obituary of Dorthy Rickard

The passing of Dorothy Inez (Williston) Rickard of Fredericton, NB, wife of the late Douglas Rickard, occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at York Care Centre. Born on April 26, 1921 in Baie du Vin, NB she was a daughter of the late Melbourne and Mary Jane (Uulock) Williston. Dorothy loved to cook and enjoyed planting flowers. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Joy of Fredericton, NB; son, Donald Rickard (Karen) of Barker’s Point, NB; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters, Edna Gallant of Moncton, NB and Audrey Adams (Lawrence) of Black River Bridge, NB; brothers, Dysart Williston (Joanne) of Fredericton, NB, Ralph Williston (Celine) of Quebec and Douglas Williston of Miramichi, NB; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her sisters, Doreen, Winnie and Edith; brothers, Eldon, Ernest, John, Bernie, Herman, Steven and Melvin. There will be no visitation by request. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Sunny Bank Cemetery on Monday, November 9, 2015 with Pastor Normand McDonald officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of York Care Centre for their care and compassion over the past several months; special thanks to Charlotte Holland, Mary Bailey and sis, Edna for their love and friendship shown to Dot. Also thanks to Donald Barry and Doug Larlee for their many visits. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Sunny Bank Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com