TODD, RICHARD DOUGLAS-
It is with great sadness that the passing
is announced of Rick on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a brief illness, at
Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert, Sk. Rick was born in Wellard,
Ontario in October 12, 1949, the first of three children to Joan and
John (deceased) Todd. Rick grew up loving sports like football, golf,
and keeping fit, sharing these activities with a few lifelong buddies,
whom he mentored also through their formative years. Rick married
Shirley (nee Howard) in August 1995, after meeting in Georgetown,
Ontario through mutual friends, and in October, moved to P.A., buying
a house a year later. Over the years while working full-time at a few
businesses, Rick still found time for golf, baseball, and photography
for which he received much acclaim at P.A. and Saskatoon
exhibitions. Rick made many lasting friendships with co-workers, and
management, and helped a few clients with mental health problems
accomplish some of life’s hurdles to become more confident and
productive members of the community. The Todds left to carry on
include his mother Joan (Georgetown, Ontario), sister Vicki (Millon,
Ontario), and brother Chris and his wife Bella and their children and
family (La Ronge, SK). Cremation has taken place. There will be no
burial service. Interment will be with his father John in Georgetown
Cemetery in the summer. A special thank you to all who knew Rick,
for the love and support he received in P.A., people change without
knowing why. As expressions of sympathy, and for research and a
better understanding of mental health, donations would be gratefully
received by: Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince Albert
Branch, 1322 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 4W3 or:
Schizophrenia Society – Saskatoon Chapter, Avenue RS, Saskatoon,
SK, S7M 2Z1. If you wish to share your favorite moments spent with
Rick, send a note to: S.Todd, C/o 1567 Nairn Avenue, London,
Ontario, N5V 2P4. I will cherish the many memories of fun, adventure,
and a few challenges over the last 17 years. Rick, you left us way too
soon. I will look after Jackie and Squirt your best friends, as long as
necessary. God bless you and give you peace. – Shirley Todd.

• Date : 2013-05-07 06:00:00
• Location : Prince Albert, SK