David Thomas Rich

Anyone who knew Dave knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Dave wed Maureen Anne O'Donoghue on September 22,1973. Loving father of the late Daniel (1977), Jennifer (Vince), Kathryn (Gursh), Matthew (Christine), Leanne (Jamie), and Sarah (Kevin). Dave took great joy in his 14 grandchildren: Kristen (Kyle), Jessica, Jacob, David, Benjamin, Charlotte, Gavin, Hudson, Lincoln, Oliver, Foster, William, Jack, and Bauer and was expecting their first great grandchild Rosina Mariea in February 2023.

Dave was born on October 6, 1945 to Walter and Mary (nee Goften) Rich in Kitchener. He was predeceased by his sister Maureen (1987) and will be deeply missed by his brother William (Marilyn), his sister Donna (the late Robert) and his O’Donoghue Family: Patricia (Richard), Michael (Deb), Kathleen, Karen (Andre), Mark (Mary-Beth), John (Terri), Anne (Kevin), Lisa, Denis (Kim), Neal (Judy), Ryan (Terry), and Ted.

Dave earned a B.SC (Civil Engineering) from the University of Waterloo. Dave started Brantford Engineering and Construction Ltd. in 1977. He was a founding member of the Conestoga Heavy Construction Association, and served as an executive of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association. Dave was a brilliant engineer and pillar of the heavy construction industry for over 45 years.

Dave was generous in supporting and assisting others. He was an active member of St. Pius X Parish, chair of the St. Pius Finance Council for over 22 years and founded the St. Pius Refugee Sponsorship Committee. He coached Brantford Church Minor Hockey for 18 years and was actively involved with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Dave loved his boat and being at the beach with his family and friends. He was a man of deep faith and an eternal optimist. Dave will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends at the “THORPE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME”, 96 West St., on Friday from 1-3pm and 6-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Parish, 9 Waverly St., on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11am. Private family interment to take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Stedman Community Hospice or Tiny Home Take Out (St. Mary’s Parish, Kitchener, ON) would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be shared below.