STRONG, Richard Malcolm passed away in Victoria on May 28, 2009. He was born in Timmins, Ontario April 15, 1940. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years Huguette; daughter Leeanne Baird (Brian); sons William (Kim Strong), Richard (Petra Strong) and Dwayne; grandchildren Benjamin, Daniel, Emma, Jessica, Malcolm; brother Donald and affectionate family companion Sprig. Rick was an avid outdoorsman who excelled at Trap Shooting and was a permanent fixture at Fisherman’s Warf. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather that will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Parish, Blanshard and View Streets Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11:00 am with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sick Kids Foundation, towards Cancer Centre, 14th floor-525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L3.
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I am saddened by your loss. I will miss Rick so very much. I love you all and am sorry I cannot be there on Saturday. Rick will always be in my memories and heart.
Pour toi Huguette et ta famille , nos plus sincères sympathies .
Nous avons une pensée spéciale pour vous en ces moments difficiles .
Gérald et Madeleine
Loving prayers are with you, your children and grandchildren now and in the days to come..
Wishing you all a garden of lovely memories where you can
find comfort and peace.
With sincere sympathy, Lorraine and Gerald Perreault
Dear ‘Yogi’, Leeanne, William, Richard, and Dwayne,
Bob and I very sorry to hear about Rick’s death. Rick was a great person—fun and kind-hearted—and we feel we were fortunate to have known him.
I can ‘see’ Rick —leaning up against the counter in your Fish Shop, strolling down the wharf, stopping to chat with someone on a boat — always smiling. (In fact, I can see him grinning at me as I write this!) We always liked Rick, and always enjoyed talking to him.
Yogi — we think of you and your family often. (In fact, we bought some prawns from Thrifty’s just the other day and we were lamenting the ‘good ol’ days’ — when you and Rick gave us such a good deal on prawns!) Like you, we, too, have grandchildren now, and we hope, in the days to come, they will prove a comfort to you.
Leeanne — growing up, you were always such a nice girl. I’m sure your Dad was proud of you.
William — you were always *special* to us. On the rare occasion we’ve seen you since moving away from the wharf, we could tell you grew to be a wonderful man and father — just like your Dad.
Richard — to us, you were always like your Dad, even as a boy! (I think because of your friendly grin!)
Dwayne — you were the cutest kid! Being the youngest, you may not remember us, but we remember you! And we’re certain your Dad would be proud of you too!
Our hearts go out — to ALL of you.
Joy Bretz & Bob Coltart
(From ‘Finger One’, Fisherman’s Wharf—first, on the houseboat; later, on our sailboat, Sculpin)
sincere sympathies to you and your family my prayers are with you at this time of need.
Dearest friend Huguette, your children and Don,
I had heard through Ivan how sick Rick had been. I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and in my heart. May God give you the strenght to go on in this sad time.
Your friend forever.
Paulette Lalonde Longpre
Our sincerest sympathies,condolences and prayers go out to you at this time of your loss.
Bill, Inga and family
All I can say is that I always loved going down to Fisherman’s Wharf, and once and awhile catching up with Rick and what was going on with whatever boat he had bought and was renovating. I last saw him last Sept and got to introduce my fiancee to him, to which he remarked ” Are you crazy marrying this girl” and as usual we had a good chat. He will be greatly missed.
To Willy and Family there are never the right words to express the loss of a family member, so know that you will be in my heart.
Adrienne Cuthill
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. I will miss seeing him down at the fuel dock. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything I can do to help you, please do not hestiate to give me a call.
Ellyn
Our sincerest sympathies are with you.
It was a great shock to read of Rick’s passing.
Donald will miss him,as will all of you.
Dianne & Frank Schroeder