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Josier Aramieter Richardson.

 
 

With great sadness in our hearts we regret to announce the passing of

Josier Aramieter Richardson
Affectionately known as
Cyus, Brother Richie, Rich, Stringbeans, Daddy, Grandpa

Sunrise: July 25th, 1921 - Sunset: July 6th, 2014

Wife:                            Barbara Richardson- Alexander

Brothers:                      Josephus A. Richardson (deceased) & family; James A. Richardson (deceased) & family; Phillip E. Richardson & family; Junior Lake & family; Raphael Lake & family

Foster brother:             Charles Gumbsa.k.a “Chico” & family
                                   
Sisters:                         Christiana M.-Richardson (deceased)& family; Lycai Richardson (deceased)& family; Marie B. Richardson (deceased)& family, Leah Lake& family; Merline Lake & Family; Corinthia Lake& family; Irma Lake & family; Rosemary Carty-Lake & family; Elizabeth Lake & family 

Sons:                            John A. Richardson; Dr. Lloyd J. Richardson; James B.Richardson, Glen S. Richardson (deceased) & Owen Richardson
                       
Daughters:                   Barbara T.Richardson- Nicholls; Daphne A. Richardson- Villarreal; Heather
                                    Brooks-William; Sandra Richardson- Haddocks

Daugther-in-law:          Dianne A. Richardson-Forde

Sons-in-law:                 Herbert Nicholls, Norwin Villarreal, John William and Ives Haddocks.
                                                                                                                                   
Grandchildren:            Abegail Richardson, Elbert J. Richardson, Hermus R. Richardson; Krystle N. Richardson; Luciano L. Nicholls; Joette Richardson; John W. Richardson; Jo Ann Richardson; Shawn Richardson; Siegfried K. Carty; Kenneth E. Richardson; Stacey O. Richardson; Nakita G. S. Richardson; Jeriah A. Richardson; Auriel D. Richardson
                                               
Great Grandchildren:   Tafari Lake; Jaclynne Richardson; Jasmine Richardson; Josephine Richardson; Jaedan Richardson; Jony Richardson; K’Chendra Carty

Special Niece/Caretaker: FilomenaNaar-Courtney
                                                           
Cousins (including):     The children & descendants of Eugene Adolphus Richardson of Middle Region. Adrienne Hanson & family (Columbier); Vivian Roberts & family (Columbier), Ambroisine Bryson (deceased) & family;                                     
                                   
Close friends:               Albert Richardson; Reginald Cannegieter; Granville Arrindell (deceased); Bro.Wilmoth Douglas    

He was related to:         Richardson, Hencock, Nicholls, Lake, Courtney, Alexander, Jacobs, Salomon, Roberts, Bryson, Peters, Brown, Cannegieter, Rogers, Kruythoff, Sherwood, Wathey,Straal, Carty, Villarreal, Hanson, Naar, Haddocks, William, Halman and York families.

A wake will be held on Saturday, July 12th, 2014. at Royal Funeral Home, Sucker Garden
from 8:00 pm. - 10:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held on Monday July 14th 2014 at the Phillipsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church Viewing and tribute will begin at 2:00pm and service commence at 3:00pm with interment at the
Cul-de-Sac cemetery

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

 
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