Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. with the service immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. all from the Chapel of the funeral home.

Mr. Richard Joseph Michael Emery, a resident of Dover Centre, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age of 78.

Richard was born in Chatham and was a son of the late Antoine and Celina (Myers) Emery.

Beloved husband of Rose (Gatzke) Emery.

Loving father of, Clifford Emery, Melody (nee Emery) (Mike) Shepley, Jimmy Emery and Kenny Emery and step father of Ida (Geoff) Ireson, Deborah Schram and William (Maeghen) Schram.

Sadly missed by 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his sister Shirley (Art) Letourneau.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Richard was a Jack of all Trades including carpentry, auto mechanics, tree cutting and farming.  He was a member of the Dover Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed playing guitar and singing and outdoor activities.

The late Richard Emery rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg.

Following his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. with the service immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. all from the Chapel of the funeral home.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to Rod and Gun Club may be left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com