Passed away peacefully at Place Sanborn in Ayer's Cliff Qc, on Monday, October 5, 2009 in his 84th year. Loving husband of the late Lorraine Stanhope. Richie will be sadly missed by his relatives as well as many friends and his fair family. He was devoted to the Ayer's Cliff fair for the greatest part of his life and he leaves many wonderful memories and much sadness. There will be visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the St. James Church in Hatley, Qc. On Thursday, October 8, 2009, with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating, followed by interment in St. James Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Stanstead County Horticultural Society, c/o Debbie Shelden, 38-2 Maple, Stanstead, Qc. J0B 3E4 would be greatly appreciated.