We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Richard Leo May (Ret’d) of Saint John NB on February 7, 2012, after a lengthy period of failing health at Ridgewood Veterans’ Wing at ther age of 82 years.
Prior to joining the Army, Richard worked in construction for Dominion Bridge in Churchill, Manitoba. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War serving with 57th Independent Field Squadron. While in Korea, Richard suffered a back injury that would remain with him for the rest of his life. Richard then transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
On returning to Saint John, Richard worked for various Saint John companies including Maritime Gardens and served as a Receiving Manager at K-Mart and Zellers. He later joined the Corps of Commissionaires serving at such Saint John institutions as UNB, Point Lepreau, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Ridgewood Veterans Wing. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus F.M. Lockery Assembly and Council #8094 Father Beck Assembly. Richard was also a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion #69 Branch attending every Remembrance Day Ceremony until most recently.He was also a member of the Saint John Chapter of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association.
Richard was a well known talented painter. He had a penchant for the sea and many of his paintings depict seascapes. He won many awards at various art exhibits over the years and his works traveled to galleries throughout the Maritimes. Of particular pride for him was having one of his paintings on display at the Lord Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton NB.
Resting at Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John West (634-1701) with visiting on Thursday, 9 February and Friday 10 February from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 11 February at 10 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 will hold a tribute service at 7:00 pm Friday evening. The Knights of Columbus will hold a tribute service at 7:30 pm Friday evening. Donations to the War Amps or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.castlefh.com.
