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SMITH,
Richard
E. "
Rick"
Passed suddenly Friday, January 25th at the age of 56 sitting
on his brand new snow machine in the bush in northern Ontario.
This was a fitting end for a man who was dedicated to his family,
Friends, the outdoors and his love of life. Raised on a farm
in Azilda, Rick developed uncanny instincts about animals, nature
and the land. An avid hunter, fisherman, sportsman and accomplished
equestrian, he left behind a huge legacy. Rick and his wife Cathy
INCH, own Foothills Farm, a full service equestrian facility
in Northern Ontario. Although Rick remained planted in the valley,
his desire to grow intellectually drove him to develop a variety
of skills. A fully accredited course designer, Rick's knowledge
of horses and innate sense of construction led him into a very
successful career that enabled him to travel with Cathy and his
daughter Natalie to showjumping venues across North America.
Never one to sit still, other hobbies included skiing, hockey
and canoeing. Whether Rick was travelling in the elite world
of showjumping or out in the back 40, he was renowned for his
quick wit and sense of timing. Rick's genuine interest in people
and incredible loyalty to his Friends and family endeared him
to all. These special traits are reflected in his son and sidekick
Jedd. The loss of Rick will leave a huge void in everyone who
had the privilege of knowing him. He was larger than life. Beloved
husband of Cathy
INCH.
Loving father of Natalie Rebecca
SMITH
(Jeff LAWRENCE) and Jedd Robert William
SMITH. Cherished son
of Beryl (Hill)
SMITH and the late Earl
SMITH predeceased 1985.
Loving brother of Garry (Dorothy), James (Paulette), Darlene
(Mike JOLIAT,)
Nadine
(Fern
METHE) and Arlene (Brian
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Special brother-in-law to Tracey
INCH-
PERRAS (Kent). Sadly missed
by the Inch family and many loving nieces and nephews. Resting
at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury.
Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Monday only. A celebration of Rick's
life will be held in Scott's Airplane Hangar across from Foothills
Farm, 5715 Nickel Offset Rd. Chelmsford, Tuesday January 29th,
2008 at 3 p.m. Friends may gather in the hangar after 2: 30 p.m.
Tuesday. Cremation with interment in the family plot at Maplecrest
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rick Smith Bursary
would be appreciated. Flowers, donations, or messages of condolence
available online at www.lougheed.org.
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COOK,
John
Stuart
Northey
Born in London, England in 1925, died peacefully at home on Tuesday
March 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Nancy Elizabeth (née
COUILLARD.)
Dear father of Judy
WOOD,
David and the late Bruce (1980.) Dear
father-in-law of Lawrence
ONISTO,
Margaret
COOK, Edith
HEYCK
and the late Ted
WOOD (1990.) Loving grandfather of Kathleen,
Bruce and Matthew
WOOD and Rachel, Robin and Erica
COOK. He will
be sadly missed by his devoted sister Peggy (Margaret)
COOK of
Sussex, England. John was a loving uncle, brother-in-law and
cousin to an extended family both here and
in England. John was
a peaceful, gentle and artistic man who enjoyed his family, a
good pipe, walking his dogs, reading and building models. A funeral
service will be held on Saturday, March 29 2008 at 1 p.m. at
St. Luke's Anglican Church, 1513 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
A reception in the church hall will follow. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, 16586 Woodbine Ave, R.R.#3, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W1,
or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Tranquility
Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Mississauga, (905) 855-7565
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