Dick passed away peacefully at home from a rare heart disease, cardiac amyloidosis. Beloved husband of June (nee Taylor) for 54 years. Loving father of Peter, Paul (Dawn), and Stephen (Diane); loving grampa of Eliot, Samantha, Noah, Quinn, and the late Cole. Survived by his sister, Diane, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Allan and Tom; and his sister, Barb.

Dick attended Royal York Collegiate, and graduated from the University of Toronto, Victoria College and the Faculty of Education. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching for the Etobicoke Board of Education, returning initially to his former alma mater, Royal York Collegiate. Later, he went on to contribute in administration and the Program Department.

Dick's faith was strong. He was a longtime member of Kingsway Baptist Church. He led a men's Bible Study Group for 25 years after his retirement.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Kingsway Baptist Church, 41 Birchview Blvd., Etobicoke. In lieu of flowers, please consoder a donation to Canadian Baptist Ministries, 7185 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5N 5R4, cbmin.org.