David "Dave" RICKARD

RICKARD, David "Dave" - Passed away suddenly in Haliburton on November 7, 2014 at the age of 75. Lifetime member of Newcastle United Church, retired supervisor of General Motors, member of Newcastle Lion's Club, member of Durham Lodge 66 A.F.A.M. and member of Newcastle Ratepayers Association. Loving husband of Pearl Rickard for 51 years. Devoted father of Jeff Rickard (Crystal McLachlin) and Janice Scheffee (Greg). Adoring grandfather of Morgan, Nathan, Joshua and Matthew. Step- grandfather of Kade and Braeden. Dave will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Clara Rickard; brother John (Charlotte), sisters Dorothy (Charles), Evelyn (John) and Jean (Clare). A visitation will be held at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle (just north of 401 at first lights) on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Lions service at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Newcastle United Church, 84 Mill St. S., Newcastle, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. with cremation to follow. A reception will be held immediately after the funeral service at the Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Ave. W., Newcastle. Donations in Dave's memory may be made to Newcastle United Church, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com