RICHARD WILLIAM SMITH

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RICHARD WILLIAM SMITH July 7, 1942 - October 14, 2006 Peacefully with family by his side, Richard passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 64 years. Richard leaves to mourn his wife Sue; his children, Darlene (Dave) Petryshen, Dave (Lynn), Michael, Susan (Phillippe) Searle; grandchildren, Lynnda, Ashley, Dianne, Judd, Brendan; his stepchildren, Joseph (Marta), Michael (Crystal), Michelle (Jeff); step-grandchildren, Hannah, Mason, Marcus and Matthew; as well as his siblings, Priscilla, Irene, Jerry, Raymond and Wilfred and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Rose-Marie (nee Lacoste); and his parents, David and Helen. Richard was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and also work for the Norwood / St.Boniface Legion No. 43. He was a proud loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the St. Boniface Hospital 5A Ward for their care and compassion given to Richard. Also thank you to Christian Gagné of Desjardins Funeral Chapel for the exceptional service and compassion during our time of sorrow. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 847 St. Mary's Road. Interment to follow at the St. Vital Cemetery. Richard's pallbearers will be best friend Robert Kiskan, Phillippe Dupuis, Brad Pick, Jeff Foreman, Michael Chambers and David Petryshen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2006