Dear Christine, Eric, Ryan, and Alex, please accept our deepest sympathy with the passing of your dear Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was always a generous and kind person. Whenever I talked with Richard, I always left feeling happy and joyful. Richard made the world a better place with his warmth, humor and kindness. 

Bruno and Anne Polewski

We heard of the death of Richard and wish you all

strength in these sad days.

Gerold & Mirjam Andy Davy de Wit Koppers.

Sorry to hear about your loss. Every time my brother Steve and I talk about the past Rich’s name always comes up, we had some crazy times —he will always be our COR brother—even thou we lost touch I always consider him a friend.

Rob & Steve Brand

Our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Keith, Diane Colette, Nicole and Jacob Koopman

Sorry to hear of your loss. My most sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Allan Brownridge

Richard was a great person. Kind and above all patient when my family needed a helping hand. His dedication to his family, his friends and his work was very admirable. Rest in peace Richard.

To Christine, may the love of your family give you the strength you need to embark on this difficult journey. Cherish the beautiful memories you all have with one another. All you can ask for is, one day at a time.

Much love and respect, from the Da Silva Family

Christine our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Happy to have shared brief family memories of a truly loveable and kind person. The Vanderscheur’s

We are sorry and sad to here about Rich . In high school we had fun times ripping around in the old Chevy Nova he had . We did not see each other much as adults, but we would run into each other from time to time and reminisce. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.

Dave and Marcy Behrens

To Christine, Eric Ryan and Alex,

Our deepest sympathy with the passing of Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wishing you strength in this difficult time. Hold on to your memories of him. He was a great guy, always ready to help.

Bill and Conny van de Ven

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to comfort you all. May you find comfort with family and friends who also share in your loss. I will always cherish the great memories of Rich driving the snowmobile around the farm pulling Fran, my brother and myself on the toboggan. Hours upon hours of laughs. He was always a great guy with a big heart. Rest in peace!

Rita Beckett

Our condolences to the Koopers and Jonkman families.

Our very best to you Christine and your boys. Richard and you were so generous with your time in giving to our grandsons the Barfoot boys, they will never forget the boat rides. Eric is a trick great buddy to the boys. Richard will be missed by all. Such a horrible time for this to happen as your friends want to help you share you with your pain..

My deepest condolences to the loss of your husband and your father. Wish you strength to carry this. Love and hugs from Joke van Beest, from Holland.

Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to all the family. Remembering the baseball years in Oakland. Richard was always a gentleman, always had a smile. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences Christine, Eric, Ryan and Alex. Richard was a good and great co-worker. He was a hard worker and I enjoyed his company on our many trips of service together, weather day or night he was always smile and good spirit. He will be missed.

Colin Musgrove

Beckett Glaves

Dear Richard

So far away, but so close. Why did we find each other so late. The moments we spent together are now worth its weight in gold. We remember the moments of fun and good conversation.

Family and friends, we hope you find the strength to bear this loss.

Forever on our minds

Leon and Erna koppers

Our deepest sympathies to you Christine, Eric, Ryan, Alex, and in-laws John and Vera. He was a great guy and will be truly missed in the community. Keep all the memories you can in your heart it helps to relief the pain, but only a little. RIP Richard.

Ted and Dianne

I am so sorry and sad to hear about Rich, my thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. My condolences to all, Larry Coudenys !

I am so sad to hear about Rich. My earliest memories of Rich go way back to climbing trees in Anna and Leo’s front yard and playing green ghost in the basement. He was a fun guy who grew into a great man. I didn’t see him much as an adult but he always had a smile and kind words. You will be missed.

Melissa (King) Guilbeault

Ray & Joanne DeWaepenaere

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Ryan, our sincere condolences to you and all of your family on the sudden passing of your Dad. We know you will greatly miss him but always remember you have your wonderful memories to help you get through this difficult time. Take care and know we are thinking of you, Ray & Joanne

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RICHARD. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. ANN LOUDEN A FRIEND OF LEO AND ANNA

Condolences to the entire family of Richard.

Years ago we were introduced to Richard by Dwayne Schira. I think it had to do with demolition cars in the pit on the 12th Concession of Townsend.

Dave&Gladys Saltzberry

Richard was always willing to help out when asked, a true gentleman and always a big smile. Many many memories of his friendship with our family. He will be missed.

Geoff and Christine Hayman