July 09, 1941 – October 3, 2014
Richard passed peacefully at Victoria Hospice on October 3, 2014 losing a hard fought battle with colon cancer.
Richard is survived by his wife Sharon, his 2 children Craig (Gill) and Jennifer, brothers Douglas (Inez), Dennis (Kathy)and Les (Carol), brother in-law Harv (Darlene), sister in-law Sheila (Jerry), granddaughter Charlie and grandson James.
Richard was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan where he was trained in electronics and worked in the radio and TV repair business.
Richard and Sharon moved to Victoria in 1972 where he established, with his partners, Victoria Communications. Richard then worked for successor Motorola radio communications service shops until his retirement from RadioWorks Communications in 2011.
Richard designed, installed and serviced many of the radios systems throughout Greater Victoria.
Richard enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar and reading.
Special appreciation to Dr. P. Huggett and the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held for all who wish to remember Richard at 2 pm on October 25th at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Dr.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Victoria Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Victoria, BC.
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