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RICHARD JOSEPH CLICHE
Born: Jun 02, 1946
Date of Passing: Jul 27, 2013
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RICHARD JOSEPH CLICHE June 2, 1946 - July 27, 2013 Peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2013, with his daughters at his side, Richard's long battle came to an end. Left to mourn are his children Jeff Montgomery (Gerry), Adrienne Cameron (Chris) and Lindsay MacFarlane (Andrew); grandchildren Crystal, Mackenna, Malone, Carson, Cooper and Maddux; siblings Donna Palmer (Bob), Cynthia Barber (Bob), Edmund (Butch) Cliche (Bev), Nancy Minito (Tony), Kluane Cliche, Jules Cliche (Donna) and Robin Cliche; dear friends Barry Grabish and Giselle Roy, and his sweetheart Maggie Smith as well as countless others. Richard was born in Edmundston, NB and lived in Ontario for most of his childhood. He hitchhiked across North America and settled in Winnipeg in 1967. Meeting Roberta Montgomery (Jones) in 1973, he adopted her son and later they had two daughters. He worked for Royal Bank in the late 1970s for 10 years and then was a driver for various places including Spring Taxi, Emerald Limo, London Limo and King's Transport. He hated mushrooms, green beans, wearing his teeth, relying on others and he struggled to accept his illness. He loved a good smoke, Blue Jays Baseball, the Winnipeg Jets, Bomber's Football, brussel sprouts, Crown Royal, ice cold Bud, coffee with his buddies, tea time with Maggie, haircuts from Chantal, golfing, bowling, family dinners, his cowboy boots and leather vest. The family would like to express their thanks to Roberta Jones (Casey), you were truly the best ex-wife that anyone could ask for. All the staff at CancerCare (Clinic 4) for helping Dad through his last months in comfort and humour as well as the nurses at Health Sciences Centre GA4 for making his last days comfortable and dignified. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard's memory to CancerCare Manitoba - Transportation Division, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Cremation has taken place at Wheeler Funeral Home and a private memorial service will take place at a later date. You will be forever missed and always remembered Dad.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I never knew many of the family. However, Kluane told me many stories and events about her growing up in the Alliston area. I too am a widow. KLuane Passed away here in Alberta in Aug. of 2007. I loved her dearly and she is sadly missed to this day. I wish I could have known more of the family. - Posted by: Ross Paterson (Not 100% on that. I was Kluane Cliches husband.) on: Feb 04, 2016
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I just found the passage today, i am so sorry, i give you all of you my sincere condolence, i always love RICHARD he always be in my heart forever until we be all reunited up there. Thank you Richard to being my friend for 13 years. - Posted by: Chantal Besson (barber , good friend) on: Aug 14, 2013
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Lindsay, Adrienne, Jeff, and all my great nieces and nephews. Words cannot express the sorrow you are feeling right now. I decided 5 years to reconnect with my brother after 35 years of no communication. My biological mother passed and I did not reconnect with her, and I regret it every day. I decided I was not making that mistake again. The funny thing is I texted Lindsay while she on her Honeymoon and left her a message that she might be my brother's daughter. Since we have reconnected, I have been to Winnipeg twice to meet Rick's lovely family and have got to know all the grand nieces and nephews, along with a few other characters. They all made me feel at home the first day. Rick came to Pennnsylvania to meet my Pennsylvania family which included my husband's family, I think he might have been a bit overwhelmed. Rick and I have talked most every Sunday evening since. At the beginning of the call he would say " hi sis", and at the end of the conversation he would never say goodbye, he would say "love ya sis talk to you later". The last time I heard that was the Sunday before his passing. I think we both knew the end was near, and he talked a lot about that. He would always fib to me and tell me he was fine, but I knew better. He wanted to go on his own terms and conditions. During his treatment there was a possibility of a bone marrow transplant, and I had to do little asking to have my older sister Donna to step up to the plate. She had not talked to Rick for at least 45 years. Donna was a match and was willing to do whatever she needed to to to get things rolling. That is "unconditional Love". This may seem strange for some people but it was our life and the cards we were dealt. Now that we are older (although I am the youngest), we have a different take on life. Do what you can while they are living, because you don't get a second chance. Well I can now say, goodnight bro, and I will talk to you later? I would like to thank Lindsay and Adrienne for being at his bedside as he passed. I am sure he knew you were there. He was afraid to die alone. Love always, Nancy - Posted by: Nancy Minito (Richard sister) on: Aug 05, 2013
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Rick always had a smile and a story! You will be greatly missed by all who knew you always. - Posted by: Jodie Mandzuk (Family friend) on: Aug 04, 2013
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Oh my God, I am so shocked to hear about richard. I didn"t know he was sick. He was such a nice guy always had a smile on his face. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Barb (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2013
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I remember when we were kids, I was around 12 and Rick would have been 14 and our Dad had found out Rick had started smoking. Dad took him downstairs to the basment and made him smoke a whole Cigar! Rick didn't feel too good after he had smoked it. That being said, Rick never gave up smoking! - Posted by: Donna Palmer (Sister) on: Aug 03, 2013
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Rick say hi to daddy and mommy for me. You were one of their favourites - Posted by: Iris penney (cousin) on: Aug 03, 2013
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Rest in peace Rick - Posted by: Carol Akerman (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2013
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WOW . . . although I did not know you that well, you always had a smile on your face when I saw you. You were always pleasant and I could really see you loved your grandchildren. Precious memories they will have of you. Well Rick your days of trials and tribulations are over . . . you can now rest in peace knowing many people will love and miss you. You are no longer in pain . . Go Rest High On That Mountain !! - Posted by: Sandy Jones (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2013