11/13/2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Richard Alexander Gabriel, age 90, of Springhill. Richard passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 with his loving family by his side in the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Richard was the son of the late William and Edith (Leggett) Gabriel.
In his early years, Richard served with the Black Watch. He was a hard working man his entire life. He worked at many jobs over the years with his last job as a custodian in the Springhill schools. When not at work, Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, cribbage, yard sales and tinkering. He could fix almost anything, or at least try. He never missed an episode of "Days Of Our Lives". Richard was stubborn and didn't like to ask for or take help, which was evident in the fact he looked after his yard work and wood, as well as being his wife's primary caregiver for the past year, right up until his admission to hospital.
Richard's grandchildren were the light of his life. Although he came across as tough, he was a big softy at heart. He was an equal opportunity tormentor and no one was immune to his antics.
Richard could turn someone's junk into treasure. He was a man that lived by his own rules and no one could change that.
Richard leaves behind his loving wife the former Ronia Winters; his four children Ricky (Connie), Donald (Danielle), Patty (Chris Towler) and Paula (Carl McIsaac); his grandchildren Margaret, Dawn-Marie, Christopher, Tiffany, Jolene, Sarah, Donald "DJ" and Matthew; nine great grandchildren; his baby sister Louise whom he had a special relationship with, sister Wyonetta, as well as a large extended family.
He was predeceased by his brothers Elmore and Lawson; sisters, Donna, Prema, Bessie, Eleanor, Geraldine, Roxanna, Kathleen and Norma as well as 3 brothers in infancy.
His passing leaves a big void in the lives of everyone that knew and loved him.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, (902 597 2361) where an Afternoon of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 2 until 4 PM, all are welcome to attend.
If so desired donations in Richard's memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, or the charity of your choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and doctors at the CRHCC for their care and compassion.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Richard's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home page.
