Obituary of Barbara Megan Richardson

RICHARDSON, Barbara Megan (nee Williams) Born in Woolwich, England on August 3, 1922 and died peacefully on March 29, 2006, after a valiant fight with cancer. Loving wife for 59 years of the late Donald (October 22, 2005). Loving mother of Jill Hicks (Bill) and Fran (Neil Blacklock). Aunt of Richard Burt (Roz) and Dyanna Gassien (Ron), Auntie "B� to Abigail Burt (Grant Ens), David Burt (Ruby Poon), Ryan and Blair Gassien. Barbara was Head Nurse of Obstetrics at the Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) for 33 years. Following her retirement from TEGH, she helped establish IVF Canada and later worked with Dr. Perry Philips. Barbara was a gregarious individual who loved to paint, read and act in amateur productions. At the time of her passing, Barbara was President of Pine Tree Senior Centre and an active member of her church. Special thanks to The Reverend Brad Lennon, the Parish Nursing Team and the Palliative Care Unit at TEGH. A memorial service will be held for both Donald and Barbara on Sunday, April 9th at 3 o�clock in the CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, Guildwood Village, 85 Livingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 1K7 (416-261-9503). The family requests that donations be made to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood Village.