of Nanaimo, formerly of Prince Rupert, passed away on Sunday, July 25. Born at Willow River on July 21, 1932, Richard was predeceased by his father Tom, his mother Lou, his brother Tom, his wife Minnie, three sons Gordon, Bill and John and his daughter Diane. He leaves to mourn his sons Robert (Teen), Murray (June) and Chris (Rosa), sisters Toni (Gary), Nita (Lloyd) and Bea (Elmer), brothers Harry (Lorraine), Peter (Wanda) and Roy (Barbara), grandchildren Erin, Bill, Leslie, Anne, Cody, Monica and Mikey, great grandson Bryce and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no service by request. For those choosing to do so, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 - 1509 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2K6