WILLIAMS, Richard 'Dick' Almond - (January 1st, 1943 – January 27th, 2021)
Richard Williams, 78, of Oshawa, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in East Green Harbour, Nova Scotia on January 1, 1943, to his mother Evelyn Williams. She later married Herman Roache, and had six more children; Audrey, Ellseworth, Muriel, Cyril, Verna and Merrill.
After finishing high school in 1961 Richard moved from the small town of Lockeport, NS to Toronto where he met Helen, they engaged at Christmas in 1962 and married in May of 1963. They had two children Debbie in 1967 and Lisa 1972.
He was predeceased by his mother Evelyn Roache (Williams), father Herman Roache, brother Merrill and sister Muriel, his brother-in-law Noel Williams and his son Richard Williams.
Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years Helen (Pyper) of Toronto, his daughters Debbie of Mississauga, Lisa of Peterborough and his three grandchildren Evan, Morgan and Jonah.
The family would like to extend a sincere gratitude for all support given by his care givers from ParaMed. Special thank you to his friends, residents, staff, and especially Roxanne at Parkview Place for all their love and support.
As per Richard's wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of life will be held when COVID restrictions have been lifted.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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