Richard was born on October 18, 1943 in Etobicoke, Ontario to Hugh and Margaret (née Brandon). With a passion for sciences and anything electric, he received a degree from the University of Waterloo. He worked a variety of jobs, including at Atomic Energy in Ontario and Nova Scotia and most recently as a lighting tech with the Motion Picture Studio Production Technicians Local in Vancouver. He was an avid sailor, had a life-long interest in Radios, and was an Amateur Radio Operator.
Richard is predeceased by his two sisters, Joan Woodford and Bonnie White. He will be forever remembered by his daughter Christina, son-in-law Stephen, granddaughters Avery and Lily, nephews Andy, Ted, David and Jeffrey, Ted, and niece Leslie.
Memorial donations in memory can be made to the Century House Association in New Westminster.
A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.