On March 18, 2012 Mr. Richard Racicot passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 60 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce, his two daughters Kathryn (Cordell) Cholette and Christine Racicot, his son Andrew Racicot all of Kamloops and five grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother Donald, his three sisters Linda Deakins, Patsy Plourde and Sue Sparling and numerous other family members.

Richard was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Ellen and his sister Judy Ryan.

Born January 18, 1952 in Buckingham, Quebec. He moved to Toronto and met the love of his life, Joyce. Richard and Joyce and their first born, Kathryn moved to Kamloops in 1980, soon to follow were Christine and Andrew. He worked as a truck driver, but a big part of his life was fostering children for 24 years. His hobbies were quading, woodworking, reading and most of all hunting. He cherished and adored his five grandchildren.

A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Paul's Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street with The Very Reverend Louise Peters officiating.

Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Y3 in memory of Richard would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.