Richard “Rick” Maurice Laycock
1952 – 2013

Rick was born and raised in Shellbrook on June 4, 1952, the eldest of three brothers. Rick obtained a teaching degree at the University of Saskatchewan, majoring in physics. He taught math and chemistry in Tramping Lake and St. Louis, returning to Shellbrook where he operated the lounge at the Shellbrook Curling Club. Rick maintained active membership in the Shellbrook Elks Club for many years. He was an accomplished piano player, an avid stamp collector and achieved Advanced Senior Life Masters in the American Contract Bridge League. Rick was dedicated to his faith, family and friends. His sarcastic humour and accepting nature will be fondly remembered by those who knew him. Rick is survived by his first cousins Clark (Lenore) Pepper of Shellbrook, SK, Maureen Pepper (David Mulgrew) of Prince Albert, SK, Claudette Dupuis of Saskatoon, SK, Lee (Karen) Pepper of Saskatoon, SK, Dixie (Carl) Weiss of Parksville, BC, Margo Stering-Laycock (Rob Liddicoat) of Nanoose Bay, BC, Gayla (Ted) Strong of Parksville BC, Maurice (Lena) Laycock of Sechelt, BC and Greg (Danova) Laycock of New Westminster, BC; as well as other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Stu and Betty Laycock; his brothers Dean Laycock and Gary Laycock and his cousin Graham Pepper. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with The Reverend Norbert Haukenfrers officiating. Interment will be held at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, 2345 Yonge Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2E5. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, Marianne Turcotte, Funeral Director.