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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
RICHARDS, Peter Colin Graham - It is with deepest sorrow we announce the demise of Peter after a short stay at Lions Gate Hospital. Peter's early school years were in Trail, he spent one year at St. Andrew's College in Aurora and entered the Naval Academy at Royal Roads graduating as a midshipman in 1947. He graduated from UBC with a law degree in 1951. Peter articled to Reginald Tupper at Bull Housser and upon being called to the bar practised on his own until forming a partnership with his father, Russell. The firm continued to grow, finally merging in 1985 to form Richards Buell Sutton, where Peter practised until 2002. Peter belonged to the West Vancouver Yacht Club, where he was an active sailor until turning to power, and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and he was a founding shareholder of Centre Bay Yacht Station Ltd. where he served as a director and Secretary for 49 years. Peter was past President of the Naval Officers' Association of BC and of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, he was a founding member of Capilano Winter Club, now North Shore, he served as a director of The Universary Club, The Vancouver Club, the Vancouver Opera Association and the Opera Foundation. He was Past Master of Masonic Lodge Prince of Wales No. 100 and Pacific Conclave No. 22 Red Cross of Constantine. Peter enjoyed skiing until he was 89, boating, traveling, trips to Maui, gardening and carpentry. He is deeply missed by his loving wife, Barbara, his soul mate and full partner in everything he did, and his daughters, Cindy Richards, Beth Hynes (Bob), grandchildren Gordie (Valen) and Rachelle, his two great grandchildren, Paxton and Dexter, and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Annie Richards and his sisters, Virginia Bazilli and Shirlie Barnett. A Celebration of Life will be held at the West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Drive, West Vancouver on October 31, 2022 at 1:00. Any donations can be made to the Charity of Your Choice. Published by North Shore News from Oct. 19 to Nov. 18, 2022.
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