The family announces with sorrow the sudden passing on Monday, March 23, 2015 . Proud and beloved father of Kelly (Donald), Sean and Todd. Grandpa will be missed by Madison, Noah and Sydney . Richard Dale was predeceased by his father Thomas Whitley, brother Milton Whitley , step-father Denis Graitson, mother Audrey Graitson and sister Ferne Kuhn. Richard Dale was an uncle to Cory, Brenda, Susan, Melissa and Denyse. Our beloved father was an avid reader, a talented painter, he had a great interest and pleasure completing crossword puzzles and his passion was travelling . Family and friends can pay their respects at the Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, at 45865 Hocking Avenue in Chilliwack. The memorial service is from 2:00-4:00 on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.