Richard Stairs of Beresford and formerly of Bathurst, passed away Tuesday October 24, 2017, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 68, after a lengthy illness. Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Ivan and Grace (Wallace) Stairs.

Richard was retired from the Belledune Fertilizer Plant and was fondly known as "The Carburetor Doctor".

Besides his wife, Judy (Chiasson) Stairs, he is survived by one son, Andrew (Jennifer) of Fredericton.

One grandson on the way.

One brother, Robert Stairs (Lyne) of Bathurst.  Several nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by a son, Lloyd.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Elhatton’s Funeral Home, Bathurst (www.elhatton.com) on Friday November 3, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday November 4, 2017 at Elhatton’s Funeral Home Chapel, Bathurst, at 10 a.m. 

Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.