Obituary of Julius Richards
Julius aka, Jule Nathaniel Richards, born on April 21, 1930 to Arthur and Catherine Richards, in the district of Water Mount St. Catherine, JAMAICA. He was the first boy after five girls. There he grew up, went to school, worked in textiles and fell in love with Cordell. During that time, he decided to immigrate to England where Cordell joined him after about two years. Julius had a son George and daughters Elva, Joan and Marlene. In 1965 he decided to migrate to Canada where again he went first and later his wife and children joined him. They were settled in Canada till he became restless and wanted to return to Jamaica. In 1991 Julius and Cordell moved back to Jamaica leaving their children. They remained in Jamaica for nineteen and a half years. Due to health challenges and being encouraged by their children they returned to Canada. Julius was a hard working man and provided well for his family. He did labour work and was a crane operator at Dofasco for 30 years until he retired. He was kind but cautious, a good husband, strict with his children, who he loved dearly. He loved the Lord and after returning to Jamaica he got saved and was baptized he served in the church faithfully. He loved people, hated to see injustice done to anyone. His eyes sparkled and his smile was infectious. On Saturday March 7, at Credit Valley Hospital, Jule peaceful passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour. Julius is survived by his wife Cordell, four children; George and his wife Joy, Elva, Joan & her husband Ray, Elva & Marlene, grand children; Jason Tamera Greg Hannah great grand-children Justyce Bentley, one brother and his wife Winnifred, sister Inez, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Loved and missed by many.Much thanks to, Pastors Randy & Jill, Reid, BCF Primetimers, BCF church Family, the medical and support teams from Brampton Civic, Reactivation Care Centre, Etobicoke General, Credit Valley Hospitals.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to BCF Church Building Fund by going to https://bramcfon.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccountOr Texting "Give" and your amount to 647-496-6347, option 3 – Building FundPLEASE BE AWARE THAT PUBLIC GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN PROHIBITED BY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS. ATTENDANCE IS BY INVITATION ONLY. THE FAMILY APPRECIATES YOUR SUPPORT FROM AFAR. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
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