Richard James Squires

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of a very special man Richard James Squires, Passed on April 29,2017 at the Health Science Centre at the age of 74 years. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Alice (nee Butt) Squires and parents in law Winnie and Michael Parrell. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife Leona (Lee), sons Rick (Tammy) and Dean (Kristen) of Georgia, USA, poppy’s special little angels Kate, Richelle and Drew, special brother Robert Squires (Shirley), extended family: Carm Berger (late Tom), Marie O’Brien (Robert), Beverly Steele (Graeme), Richard Parrell (Bernice), Dan Parrell (Josephine), Howard Parrell (deceased). Dick will be sadly missed by his nephews, nieces and cousins and his little furry buddy Brandy. Richard was born in St. John’s on March 29th, 1943. He was the Grandson of Sir Richard and Lady Helena Squires, growing up on 55 acres of beautiful Midstream (now Bowring Park Extension). Educated at Holloway School, Prince of Wales College, & Bishops College, Lennox Ville QC. He started his career at the National Bearing Company (in Montreal), returning to St. John’s to work at JC Pratt & Co., and then starting two successful companies. In 1971 after a short courtship, he married Leona Parrell and together had two sons, who they are so proud of. In 1977 at the age of 34 with empty pockets Dick started Atlantic Specialties. In 1994, started Overhead Door (Nfld) Limited, which is presently run by his son Rick; while his son Dean is with Cox Communications USA. Richard enjoyed socializing with his buddies Dick, Stubby, Ron, Joe, Tom, Jim, John, Bob, Bren and Terry and many others. He had a passion for traveling, cars, Elvis and carpentry/renovations -always had a project on his mind. He is also going to be missed by many of his friends from the St. John’s Elk’s club where he has been a member for many years; as well as his special lawyer Jim Vavasour and long-time accountant Bill Dawe. Thank you to doctors and nurses at Eastern Health for your kindness shown to Richard over the past years. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will take place on Monday, May 1st, 2017, and Tuesday, May 2nd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral Services will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, at 2p.m., with interment to follow in General Protestant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to the Canadian cancer Society or Elk’s Club.