Passed away on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 in his 83rd year. He will be rejoining his wife, Florence who predeceased him in January 2011. Left to mourn are his children, Anna Mae (Jack), Rita (Jack), Tom (Bonnie), Peter (Bette) and Robert (Mandy). Dad took great pleasure in his grandchildren, Matthew (Sandra), Kevin, Ian, William, Colin and Alyson. More recently he was delighted by the arrival of his great-grandchildren, Hannah and Evan Gabriel. Richard came to Canada from Austria in 1949 and remained in close contact with his family there. He was employed by Bell Canada for many years first in Rainy River, Ontario and then transferred to Oshawa in 1959 where they spent many happy years raising their family. After he retired, he devoted himself to painting in his studio at home, playing euchre with his partner Florence and their friends, and took great joy spending time with his grandchildren. All who knew him well also were aware that he was an avid Habs fan. We are so very grateful to the staff at Extendicare Oshawa, particularly all the staff on the 3rd floor, as well as Dr. Ngoc Nguyen who provided compassionate care during his time there. Special thanks to his fellow parishioners at St. Mary's who continued to support him. Visitation will take place at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Monday, February 11th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Monday at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa) on Tuesday, February 12th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations can be made in Dad's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com.
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