Born on September 3, 1954 in Toronto, he passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 11, 2025 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley, his two sons, Andrew (Jennifer), Adam (Stacey) and by his two grandchildren, James and Emma (Brett). He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Bob (Marilyn), Wayne, Alec, Heather (Allen), Cindy (Charlie), Mark (Janice) and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his best friend Bob Caissie (Diane), as well as Joey, Bobby, Cory and all of his many friends he had met over the years. Rick loved hockey (Toronto Maple Leafs), his books, games and fishing with his wife the most. Rick always tried to live life to the fullest with telling amazing stories from the past and with the greatest hugs in the world. You could always go to Rick for a shoulder to lean on. He always was willing to listen and help a person out. Rick was a very special and kind soul.
He will never be forgotten but will be dearly missed every single day.
Rick was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend.
WE LOVE YOU
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Moose Lodge (26 Oakland Blvd., Elliot Lake) on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 1 to 5 pm.
Memorial donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Elliot Lake Funeral Chapel & Cremation Centre (705-848-9250). Condolences to the family may be shared online at www.elliotlakefuneralchapel.com