Saturday, July 13, 2024
Deirdre and I have known Richard since the family first came to Newfoundland. Deirdre and our two children, Tara & Nicholas, would visit them regularly for weekends. They lived in New Melbourne 100km from St. John's when the only road was dirt and gravel. We had the most marvelous weekends tramping round their forest, damming streams and playing board games. The favorite was Stockticker. I think we were the only ones who travelled regularly to New Melbourne to see them. Eventually the Herriott;s moved to St.John's to a large house on Le Marchant Road. Richard continued his piano lessons and eventually moved to the UK. Unfortunately we lost touch with Richard but did connect from time to time..the last time a couple of months ago.
For many years Richard was part of our extended family in Newfoundland. He was highly gifted, dedicated and kind to all. As a family we are saddened by his demise.
Peter Gardner
St. John's NL.
