Thomas Richard Davies

He was born on Christmas Eve Dec.24,1931 in Ponoka, Alberta. The son of a United Church Minister, Richard grew up in the depths of the Great Depression that would forever define his character. An early passion for jazz music led him to become a accomplished saxophone player and earn his living as a professional musician in the years after the war. His father's sudden illness, however, forced him to leave music behind and take a job with The Bank of Toronto as a junior clerk - A fortuitous decision as Richard spent his entire career with The TD Bank, rising to the position of Senior Vice President.

Richard often said that the luckiest day of his life was when he met Thelma Clayton at a church luncheon in 1951. They were married soon afterwards and spent a long and happy life together, having two sons, Clayton and Paul.

In later years, Richard served on the boards of Nelvana, The Ontario Club, The CAA, St. John's Rehab hospital, Canadian Urban Properties, and The Arthritis Society. After his retirement from the TD Bank in 1994, he fully enjoyed his passion for golf, cigars, and the company of good friends. Richard's greatest pleasure in life, though, was being the patriarch of his family, and doting on his many grandchildren.

Richard was a 50 year member and past master of Harry L Martyn Lodge and a 33rd degree member of the Scottish Rite and former treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Canada.

Richard is pre-deceased by his wife, Thelma (2018). He will long be remembered as a loving father to Clayton(Jo), Paul(Ellen), grandfather to Eric, Sean(Eunji), Peter(Katie), Marion, and Tommy Davies, and great grandfather to Hannah(Peter & Katie). He leaves behind his brother Leigh(Joan).

Because of Richard's lifelong commitment to public service and charity, his family would ask that you consider a donation to The United Way in his memory.

The family wishes to especially thank Maria Benigno, and also Elsa Isidro, Anne De Jesus-Payumo and the staff at Christie Gardens for their devotion to Richard's care.

Please leave any condolences or memories for the family on the website of R.S. Kane Funeral Home.

A memorial service to celebrate Richard's long life will be announced at a future date