Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at his home where he wished to be, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his wife Joan of 55 years, and his daughters Susan, Angie (Ron), Karen (Frank) and his son Steve (Debbie). Rich is survived by his brothers Michael, Phil and Conrad, and his sister Rose. He deeply loved his family and cherished his grandchildren Brent and Jena, Emily and Ben, Brooke, Jesse and Caitlyn, Leah, and Matt. Rich served 10 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, after which he then worked at Gates Canada for many years until his retirement in 1996. A special thanks to Dr. Anne Woods and Nurse Greg from the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton for going above and beyond the call of duty to assist in the difficult time of getting Rich home. Also a special thanks to the Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford for Rich’s home care. The family will receive friends at the DENNIS TOLL FUNERAL HOME, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton Palliative Care Unit would be greatly appreciated by the family.



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