It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard Harding Brooks announces his passing on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Prince Albert, SK, at the age of 82.  Richard married the love of his life Marion on September 26, 1958.  In 1962, they moved to Thompson, MB from Sudbury, ON, where Richard started his career with INCO as a Mine Engineer.  It was in Thompson that they raised their four daughters.  After 30 years with INCO, Richard and Marion retired to Prince Albert.  Richard had many passions and pursued many hobbies during his lifetime.  He obtained his commercial pilot licence, built a sailboat for his family, enjoyed his model trains and built and flew radio controlled airplanes.  Richard was also an artist who shared his passion for drawing and painting with others.  He enjoyed playing the piano, spent countless hours researching and playing on his computer, and was a proud member of Mensa.  Above all, Richard was a dedicated family man who was proud of his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  His family will remember him for his strong handshake, thoughtful conversations, and for being the kind, gentle man who always encouraged and supported them to achieve their goals, and reminded them to “be good” to one another.  Richard was predeceased by his loving daughter Deborah Dunk; his sister Dodie Mulligan; his brother Billy Brooks; his parents Christina and Richard Brooks; and his in-laws Harold and Ruby Balmer.  Richard will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by his loving wife of 57 years Marion; his daughters Marion (Derek) Bradbury, Colleen (Ralph) Wagner, and Shannon (Mike) Roeckenwagner; his son-in-law Donald Dunk; his grandchildren Andrew, Leslie, Curtis, Colin, Becky, Keith, Chrissy, Paul, Cara, Travis, Justin and Kyle; and his 12 great-grandchildren; his sisters Joyce St. Jean and Mary (Ron) Denomme; his brother Earl (Audrie) Brooks; his brother-in-law Bill Mulligan; his brothers-in-law Harold (June) Balmer and Richard Balmer; his sister-in-law Ruby (Phil) Donald; and many nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank all of the amazing health professionals from the 5^th Floor of the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert for taking such wonderful care of Dad.  We will forever be grateful.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to a charity of your choice.  There will be a private family service at a later date.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME, Prince Albert, SK, 306 764-2727, Colette Kadziolka, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2015-05-06
• Location : Prince Albert, SK