RICHARD (DICK) WILLACY

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RICHARD (DICK) WILLACY It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Willacy at the St. Boniface Hospital on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at the age of 86 years while surrounded by his family. Dick was predeceased by his loving wife Ellen (Nellie) Willacy, his brother Bob and sister Betty. Left to cherish his memory are his four devoted children, Adrienne Bomback (Richard) of Winnipeg, Bob (Jolene) of Oakville, ON, Richard Jr. (Susan) of Winnipeg and Joyce Veert (Paul) of Winnipeg. He will also be sadly missed by his five grandchildren, Arlene, Jennifer, Shanley, Vanessa and Brittany and his four great-grandchildren, Gracie, Richard, Connor and Aidan. Other family members left to mourn include his sister-in-law Dorothy Willacy of Pinawa together with her children, Dorothy, Morgan and David and his special niece Joan (Bill) Barnes of Southport, England; special friend Creta Joyce and numerous other relatives and friends. Dad was born June 12, 1920 in Liverpool England. During the Second World War, Dad served with distinction in the British Royal Navy (1940-1946) where he earned eight medals while serving on 18 ships. After the war Dad married his childhood sweetheart Nellie on December 12, 1945. For the benefit of his family he immigrated to Canada in 1957 where the family settled in Winnipeg for eight years before moving to Pinawa, MB in 1965. After working 20 years for Atomic Energy of Canada, Dad made his retirement in Pinawa. For Dad, Pinawa was his paradise. His English traditions fit well in the town that was often referred to as Little Britain . In his retirement he continued to widen his network of family and friends who truly enjoyed listening to his storytelling. Thank you Dad for keeping everything in apple pie order . A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2006 in the Pinawa Secondary High School Gym, 20 Vanier Drive, Pinawa, MB at 11:00 a.m. with John Wesley Oldham officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's memory to the charity of one's choice. Loves Greatest Gift is Remembrance. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2006