Date of death: July 20, 2019
Funeral will take place at United Hebrew Memorial Chapel of Hamilton, 28 Ewen Road, on Tuesday July 23rd at 11:00 am.
Richard passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 20th in his 74th year at St. Joseph’s Villa after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Jan, and brother Edward.
Richard will be deeply missed by his wife of 46 years Jan; daughter Kyla (Mark Formanek); son Jonathan; various cousins; nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.
Richard graduated from Ryerson University as a polymer chemist and owned his own business. He was an avid traveler, collector and bargain hunter extraordinaire.
The family greatly appreciated the support of Dr. Alex Kronenwald, Dr. Chris Patterson and the Alzheimer’s Society. They extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of St. Joseph’s Villa, Pine Grove, for their care and compassion. Thank you to family and friends for their love and support during this journey.
Funeral Services will be held at The United Hebrew Memorial Chapel of Hamilton at 28 Ewen Road, Hamilton on Tuesday July 23rd at 11am.
Shiva will be observed at the family home in Dundas on Tuesday July 23rd from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday July 24th and Thursday July 25th from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society in Richards name would be appreciated by the family.
Although I only met your family recently, it was so evident that you and Richard and your two amazing children were surrounded by joy and love.
Jan and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, your lifetime companion, My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of deep sorrow .
We’re so sad to hear about this, Kyla, Jonathan, Jan and Mark. He will be missed by all of us lucky enough to call Dam Lake home. I hope he took some of the magic with him.
My heart goes out to you and your family Jan. I loved all of your stories of Richard and the kids, all those years at work. My sincerest condolences and big hugs – Beth Sirett Demizio
My sincere condolences to you Janice and the entire family. So sad to hear about Richard’s passing. He will be dearly missed.
So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Sending our sincere condolences to Jan and Family💔💔💔 Saundra and Eddy on Dam Lake.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jan, Kyla and Jonathan.
Wende, Gerry, Emma and Max Trefler
We are sad to hear of Richard’s passing. Our Condolences to Jan, Jonathan, Kyla and Mark.
Sincerely, Marg and Stan