The death of "Sue" Susan Cecilia Richards occurred in New Glasgow on July 28, 2024. 

Originally from Trenton, she was born in New Glasgow on August 21, 1945.  She was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Patricia "Patsy", as well as siblings, Yvonne, Barry and Brian. 

She left Pictou Co and moved to Toronto where she was employed by the federal government.   Upon her return to Nova Scotia, she was employed as a home care provider for many residents of Pictou County.  Over the years she had multiple interests and loves: reading, photography, nature, fresh cut flowers, bird watching, many genres of music, bicycling, listening to CBC, Charlie Brown and the gang, especially Snoopy. 

She leaves behind sisters: Heather (Brent Steele), New Glasgow, Veronica, Amherst; nephews, Christien (Leola), Justin (Debbie), and their families; dearest cousin, Geraldine; and best friend forever, Blaine Ash.  She will be remembered for her kindness, determination, her will to live, for saying it like it was and for being small but mighty. 

An epitaph would read her own recent words: "Thank you for taking care of me; I tried." 

A small gathering of her friends and family will take place from 2-3pm Wednesday, July 31, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, with words of remembrance by Veronica at 3pm. Cremation and private family burial at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Pictou County Food Bank.