Richard Albert Valade

Published August 3, 2021

Richard Albert Valade

Friday, February 10th, 1950 Thursday, July 29th, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Albert Valade at the Ottawa General Hospital on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at the age of 71 years. He leaves behind his loving wife Fran Valade (née Menard) of 6 years. Beloved father of Shawn Valade and Gerry Valade (Brynna) both of Cornwall. Dear step-father of Janelle Ladouceur (Mike) of Cornwall. Proud pepère of Kayla, Bryden, Hayden, Logan, Cameron, Dace, Cameron C and Tyson. Dear great-grandfather to be to Kallie. Beloved son of Meriza Valade (née Beaupré) of Cornwall and of the late Mathias Valade. Dear brother of Carmen Beauregard (Lionel), Denise Leduc (late Yvon), Irene Cheffer (Hubert) and Roger Valade (Colleen) all of Cornwall. Richard is predeceased by his first wife Carole Valade (née Lalonde). He will be profoundly missed by Gerry Rivet and Mike Rivet (Kim), many in-laws, nephews and nieces and life-time friends. Richard will be fondly remembered as a man who had a passion for cars, who loved working with his hands, always wanting to build something and ready to help everyone around him. In keeping with his wishes there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Notre-Dame Cemetery. Masks and physical distancing are required at all gatherings. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca