Passed away at the Waterford Long
Term Care Facility in Oakville, on
May 30th, 2012 at the age of 78,
after a long battle with dementia.
Beloved husband of Ann for 56
years, loving father of Julie (Randy),
Susan and David (Mary) and
cherished Grandpa to Nicole,
Christine, Brian, Michael and
Jonathan. Born in England, Richard
was a one-time RAF English boxing
champ before immigrating with his
wife, Ann, in 1964 to Oakville where
they raised their family and Richard
continued his interest in boxing as a
ref, coach and President of the
Ontario Boxing Association. He was
a long-time employee of the Hudson
Bay Company - well-liked by his
many colleagues, co-workers and
customers - and a long-standing
member of Hopedale Presbyterian
Church. Special thanks to the
wonderful, caring staff of the
Waterford. Visitation is on Friday
June 1st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at
Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home at 64
Lakeshore Rd West, in Oakville. A
Memorial Service will be held at
11am on Saturday June 2nd at
Hopedale Presbyterian Church. In
lieu of flowers a donation may be
made to the Alzheimer's Society.