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Marilyn Richards Obituary

Marilyn Richards of Tara, Ontario passed away on October 20, 2026. Marilyn shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Len, Doug (Isobel), Dennis, Mike and Beverley Hardman; and her parents, Leonard Barratt and Ruth Barratt (Wally).

She is survived by: her husband Don; her children, Dan (Sherry) of Chesley, Kim McFadden (Dan) of Kincardine and Becky Freiburger (Rod) of Tara; her grandchildren, Chad (Samantha), Brady (Elsie), Maddie (Andre), Garrett (Brona), Bryce (Kayla), Carlie (Kory), Zach (Taylor) and Logan (Taylor); her siblings, Pat Lucas (John) of French River and Michael Wood (Alice) of Niagara; her sisters-in-law, Kathy Barratt and Doreen Richards; and her close friend Peggy Graham. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at the Rhody Family Funeral Home (65 4th St SW, Chesley, ON N0G1L0). A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Diabetes Canada or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Make a donation.



Sun

Oct 25

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Rhody Family Funeral Home
65 4th St SW, Chesley, ON N0G1L0

Mon

Oct 26

Visitation

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Rhody Family Funeral Home
65 4th St SW, Chesley, ON N0G1L0

Mon

Oct 26

Memorial service

1:00 PM

Rhody Family Funeral Home
65 4th St SW, Chesley, ON N0G1L0

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