(Sept.18,1945 – Sept.5,2011) — Passed peacefully out of the darkness of pain and struggle into the light of peace and quiet, surrounded by loved ones to once join his pre-deceased parents, John and Mary Grace, brother Gordon, sister Catherine Walsh and infant sisters Veronica, Mary, Ann and Jacqueline. Leaving to mourn his dedicated champion and loyal partner Arleen and herthree children Wandalee, Wayne and Corey. His brothers and sisters: Evelyn (Doug Nash), Susie Tobin, Regina (Randy Yetman), Johnny ( Carolann), Caroline Sabean, Marjorie ( Aloysius Gibbons) Paddy ( Agnes), Randy, Kenneth, David( Cecile) Douglas ( Diane), Sister-in-law Patricia Grace and brother-in-law Larry Walsh. Richard will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by a large circle of extended family members and close friends. Cremation has taken place at Richard’s request. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Wednesday, Sept.7th 10 am to 9 pm and Returning to Good Shepherd Chapel, St. Joseph’s on Thursday, Sept.8th 10am – 9 pm with funeral to follow on Friday Sept. 10 at 11am.Arrangements entrusted to Caul’s Funeral Home. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to Ronald McDonald Children’s House.
“The measure of a good man is not in the number of days but in the number of deeds he does for others.”