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RICHARD HENRY TUXWORTH
Born: Jul 29, 1928
Date of Passing: Jan 20, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD HENRY TUXWORTH Richard (also known as Dick) died peacefully on January 20, 2015 at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home, where he resided for the past four years. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife Martha in April, 2010. He is survived by his three daughters, Susan (Al) Nelson, Wendy (Ian) Smith, and Karen (Terry) Klassen, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Richard was born in Winnipeg July 29, 1928, and grew up on Claremont Street in Norwood. He obtained his BSc and in 1950 his Masters of Science from the University of Manitoba. In January, 1955 he graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a PhD in Physical Chemistry. In June, 1953, he married Martha Mueller. He worked for AECL Chalk River February, 1955 to June, 1960, then Polymer Rubber Corporation in Sarnia 1960 to 1965. He then returned to AECL at Pinawa working as a research / analytical chemist 1965 to 1972. Richard enjoyed sports throughout his life including curling, hockey, golf, canoeing, swimming, and bird-watching. He enjoyed summers at Victoria Beach with his dad as a child and also into adulthood with his own family. In his retirement years he did volunteer work at the CNIB narrating "Talking Books", and dog walking at The Humane Society. He enjoyed his cat "Kitty" and his dog "Caley". Thanks to the staff at Whitemouth Personal Care Home for their excellent care. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. In his memory, donations may be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or a charity of one's choice. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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It was interesting to read about your dad - he had a good, long life with a lot of interests. He was very fortunate to have your mom as his wife - she absolutely doted on him. Knowing your mom, she would have welcomed him with open arms when he passed from this world to the next. Now they both will live through you, Karen, Susan and Wendy, along with your children and grandchildren. My thoughts are with you all at this time. - Posted by: Pearl Murphy (Met your father through your mom) on: Feb 08, 2015
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Susan, Wendy and Karen, I read about your father's passing just now. I remember him so well from Pinawa. I enjoyed seeing him when I visited him in Pinawa Hospital in 2010 - he remembered me well and we had a good time reminiscing about the 60's. Your whole family is part of my childhood memories and none of you will ever be forgotten. With sincere sympathy, Tricia (Lundman) Curtis - Posted by: Patricia Curtis () on: Jan 31, 2015