Nancy Riche (1944 - 2011)

Born 15 Dec 1944 in St. John's, Newfoundland

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Died 1 Oct 2011 at age 66 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Biography

Nancy was born in 1944. She was the daughter of Robert Riche and Winnifred Collins. She passed away in 2011.

Obituary

Passed away October 1st at the Health Sciences Complex in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, age 66 years. A labour organizer and social activist, Nancy was a tireless fighter for working people the world over and for the rights of women. Nancy, whose professional life began as a vocational instructor, went on to become Director of Education, Research and Communication of Newfoundland Association of Public Employees, Secretary-Treasurer of the National Union of Public and General Employees, Executive Vice-President and later Secretary Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress, Vice President of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions in Brussels, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party, Vice President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour. Nancy received the Order of Canada, a Dr. of Letters Honoris Causa from Memorial University, the AFL-CIO Meary-Lane Human Rights Award and the Elijah Barayi Award from Congress of South African Trade Unions for her contribution to the struggle against apartheid. She was proud to be a Wren. Leaving to mourn son, Andy Wilson (Caroline): and grandchildren Edward and Charlotte in Montreal, Quebec: brothers: Dick (Doreen) in St. John’s and Lloyd (Heather) in Kitchener, Ontario; many beloved nieces, grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews, as well as large circle of friends. Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road St. John’s, on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Funeral service to be held from the Salvation Army Temple, Torbay Road, Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to the New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador or Iris Kirby House. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.

Sources

• The family records and research of Domino Howse, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
• Obituary listing, http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-256462-nancy-riche.html: accessed 22 May 2020
• http://ngb.chebucto.org/Cemetery/cem-st-johns-sa-sjc.shtml