Jessica Lynn Richards

Richards, Jessica Lynn, 21, of Liverpool, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31st, 2011.
Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of Darrell and Michele (Smith) Richards.
Jessica loved to dance, listen to music, playing the piano, swimming and shopping. She loved animals especially her new kitten Azee. She enjoyed sports, playing minor hockey and high school hockey as a goalie from the age of 12 as well as high school softball, Liverpool Ladies’ Softball for four years and mixed lob ball tournaments. She enjoyed playing video games and board games with her brother Justin and friends on weekends. She loved her quiet time; to simply curl up and watch movies. She loved to walk especially with her best friend Rachel; loved to bake especially with her grandmother; loved to drive around on “adventures” and find new and special places and things to photograph. She will be fondly remembered for her infectious laugh and her incredibly beautiful smile.
Surviving besides her parents is her brother Justin. Her paternal grandparents Havelock and Dorothy (Croft) Richards of Sandy Cove and maternal grandfather Sterling (Judith) Smith of Alberta.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandmother Karen MacNeil.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where a memorial service will be held Monday, November 7th, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.. Reverend Neil MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Church Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Queens SPCA or the SHAID Tree Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com