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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
RICHARD, Mary Patricia - Born in St John's NL August 3, 1944, died in Middleton NS November 26, 2025. Despite Regina's tiny stature, she had a powerful presence of kindness and compassion for everyone she knew, she graduated from Saint Clare's School of Nursing in St John's, NL, and embarked on her lifelong career in nursing. She was a veteran, having served as a nursing officer in the Canadian Navy from 1976 to 1998, in Ottawa, Gagetown, Halifax, Greenwood and Cornwallis, and was primary nurse on hundreds of military medical mercy flights. Her love language was food! She served wonderful meals to those she loved and enjoyed entertaining in and beside her swimming pool. Those who knew her simply loved the bones of her. She is survived by her much beloved children, Robert Wilson Roy (Tabitha Louise Riley), and Amanda Marie Acker (Douglas); siblings, Dr. Tom Dunne (Sharon), Carbonear NL; Gerald Dunne, Toronto, ON; Ron Dunne (Bev), East Chezzetcook NS; Barbara (the late Bill) Bryson, (Cole Harbour, NS); Maureen (Don) Skinner, Carbonear NL; Robert (Lynn Hua Luan), Dunne, BC; David Dunne (Joy), St. John's NL; several nieces and nephews, and so many loyal friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Sgt (Rt'd) Ian George Richard, CD; parents, Thomas P Dunne and Mary Cecilia Tremblett Dunne; and little brother Brian Dunne. Regina's Roman Catholic faith was central in her life. She died praying her Rosary, with her children by her side. She will rest in everlasting peace and rise in glory. Stand down Regina. Your work is done. Fair winds and following seas. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her children Amanda Acker, 21 Young Ave, Kentville NS B4N 2J1 and Robert Roy, B-55 Pleasant Street, Melvern Square NS B0P1R0. Regina's request was for cremation, with no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, Middleton, NS; toll free 1-855-825-3448. (The Halifax Chronicle-Herald 02 Dec 2025)
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