Esther Richards of Brooklin, Ontario passed peacefully in her 89th year on October 17th, 2021.

She was born on April 29th, 1933 in Winchester, Ontario to Homer and Teresa (MacMillan) Patterson.

Esther was predeceased by her husband Charles Richards who passed in 1999.

Esther is survived by her daughter Janice Condy (Brett), son Richard (Ric) Poole, step-daughters Sharon Rampanen, Darlene Richards, grandchildren: Richard, Jeff, Christopher and Jennifer; great grandchildren: Jayden, Cristina, Micayla, Megan and Jacob; and great-great granddaughter Caelan and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by grandson Jonathon.

Esther was the eighth child of twelve and is predeceased by Marjorie, David, Bruce, Ben, Doug, Lois, twins Raymond and Ronald, Janet, Eldon and survived by her younger brother Neil.

Her most memorable and enjoyable job was with the Hockey Hall of Fame for 18 years. She loved serving as a volunteer with the Timmy Tyke Hockey Tournament in support of the Easter Seals Society for over 20 years.

Esther was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed folk art painting. She loved baking, especially with her great grandchildren in later years.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME located at 847 King Street West on Thursday, October 21 from 4 - 8 pm. To sign up for the visitation, please visit this link to secure your spot: https://signup.com/go/eLjdgQb.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stoke or the Renaissance Baptist Church Of Brooklin would be most appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at Giffen-Mack Funeral home, Scarborough.