
Richard (Dick) McGlinchey
Born In: Canada
Passed in: Armed Forces Americas, United States
Passed on: December 2nd, 2009
Accomplished marketing professional with a career spanning three decades, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Lexington, Mass., on December 2, 2009. In addition to recent heart disease, he had been battling a progressive neurological disease “Multiple System Atrophy†for the past four years. All who knew him knew his love for P.E.I.
Mr. McGlinchey is survived by his wife, Sara, of 26 years; daughter, Elizabeth of Montreal; and son, Andrew of Lexington.
A memorial service will be held at West Covehead United Church on Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. Donations may be made in Dick’s honour to Friends of Covehead and Brackley Bays.