RICHARDS, Len (Lenny)
November 9, 1940 – July 20, 2013
Leonard Carl Richards.
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Len after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Rose and Don Richards also brother Donald.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Doreen; daughter Deborah of Edmonton and son Randel of Victoria; three grandchildren Justin, Chad and Kendra, also three great-grandchildren Emerson, Blayke and Zayden.
Born in Edmonton he lived in Wainwright, Vermilion and Burnaby and then returning to Edmonton as a teenager. He took his trade ticket there and got involved in the rock and roll scene with the Rebels and later The Nomads.
He and Doreen moved to Calgary in 1969 and then retired to Chemainus in 1998.
He had a great love of the outdoors and had a cabin at Ghost River. He loved to ride his trials motorcycle in the mountains and always had a dog.
As per request, there will be no service. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the BCSPCA. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca
Telford’s of Ladysmith
250-245-5553