BRYSON, Richard William “Rick” W/O Ret’d - Kingston, NS
BRYSON, Richard William “Rick” W/O, Ret’d– 65 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Shinimicas, Cumberland County, NS, he was a son of Helen Margaret (Angus) Bryson, Pugwash and the late William Henry Bryson. Rick retired after 30 plus years as a W/O Flight Engineer having served in Comox, Shearwater, Gander, Trenton, GK Germany and Greenwood. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #98 Kingston. Rick was employed with Sun-Ray Cleaners, Greenwood and was a volunteer driver with the Valley Drug Shuttle. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and his pets. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Norma Greenough; daughter, Tara (Rob) Lasseter, Wilmot; son, Lee (Jennifer) Bryson, Belleville, ON; sister, Edith (Ronald) Wood, Lake Killarney, NS; brother, Ronnie (Anna) Bryson, Shinimicas, NS; grandchildren, Richie Bryson (Caitlin); Marissa Bryson (Byron); Briana Lasseter, Kyle Lasseter and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Legion Tribute, conducted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #98 Kingston will be held 2:00PM, Monday, March 7, 2011 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Interment will be held at a later date in the Renwick United Cemetery, Linden, NS. Donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Valley Hospice Foundation or HART - Homeless Animal Rescue Team. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com