Peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan, loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robert & Janette, and Catriona. Loved granny of Amy and Errol, and great granny of Jackson. Messages to 47 Lyndhurst Street, Westport 7825. At Margaret’s request, a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Richards: Margaret
Born to her Shetland Island parents on their arrival in New Zealand, 95 years ago.
Loved sister of Mary Anderson Howat and aunt of Susan and Drew.
A highly respected New Entrants teacher, Girl Guider, and organist for many years.
Dearly missed, never forgotten.
To Bob and Family. So sorry for the loss of your Mum
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
So sad and sorry to read the passing of Margaret your lovely Mum and grand mother. All way,s made me so welcome when ever I visited her home. Catrina you are going to miss your Mum so much. You and your Mum were great friend and she took such good care of you. I am thinking of you and have you in my prays at this time. Will try and catch up with you at some stage. Not sure where you are at present. If you get a chance drop me a line and let me know. God bless Catrina and Robert. Angela
Sorry sorry to hear this Job and Catriona my thoughts go out to you at this sad time. A beautiful gentle soul now at rest . RIP Margaret
Angela, please give me a phone call (03 7897792) for an update on Catriona. Thanks Bob Richards
Oh Catriona, I’m so sorry to hear this news.. my prayers and hugs around you.
So sad to read this. My sincere condolences to Mrs Richards family
Deepest condolences to Catriona, Robert, Susan and Drew, and all Margaret’s loving family and friends.
Margaret was one of the loveliest ladies I ever met. Devoted and utterly charming.
Deepest Condolences to you all. I worked with Catriona at the Westland Savings Bank many years ago. Thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. A truly beautiful lady.
Thoughts are with you Robert and Catriona… I have many fond mries of your Mum, and your Dad, as we all grew up together on Park Street, Hokitika
So sorry to hear Mrs Richards has passed away. A beautiful lady resting. The best primary school teacher I ever had. All my love and prayers to Bob and Jeanette, Aunty Mary, Sue and Drew.
Heartfelt sympathy to Catriona and Bob…I know she will be hugely missed. Fond memories….a special lady.
Sincere condolences to the Richards family in the loss of Margaret. She was a lovely lady, so gentle and kind.
My love and sympathy to the Richards family. Mrs Richards was my teacher at Hokitika school as a first entrant Fond memories. RIP
Thinking of you all Robert, Catriona and family’s. Your mum was a loving caring person, she was my most favourite teacher when I started school. I always enjoyed our chats when I visited. A most devoted mother . Rest easy Mrs Richards xx ❤
Sending our sincere condolences to Catriona, Rob and all the family.
Margeret will be sadly missed.
A truely remarkable lady.
To Catriona and Robert. So sad to hear of Auntie Margaret’s passing. She was such a lovely gentle lady. She used to say she was so amazed at how many of Ivan’s neices and nephews used to call in to see her. We all loved her and have lots of memories of sharing Park St with you all including Gran Richards.
So sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing Rob & Catriona. She was a wonderful friend to all – one very special lady. Our hearts go out to you in deepest sympathy. May your treasured memories ease the parting.
To Robert and Catriona – the sad passing of your mum will leave a big gap in your lives but there are many cherished memories that I do share with you not only at this sad rime – I still treasure the many gifts she gave to me especially the items relating to her Shetland heritage that she gave to me following her trips to Shetland – you all are in my prayers and thoughts Ann
Our sympathy to the family and Margaret’s sisters. Margaret was a lovely lady who will be widely missed. . A very special Mother and Friend.
Sue, Drew plus your families, what a gorgous lady, she was, now at peace. Yes we all loved her, and what a great teacher she was to many, one being my older brother Denis, who wanted to give her a kiss at the end of year when he was going to another class. She was humbled, but answered if she agreed, she would then have to kiss all the boys on their departure. I have fond memories of her such a lady, remember all the lovely times you have had with her, my thoughts are with you all, kind regards Diane King