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Richard "Rick" Gallinger

1945 - 2022

Richard "Rick" Gallinger obituary, 1945-2022, Thunder Bay, ON

BORN

1945

DIED

2022

Richard Gallinger Obituary

July 8, 1945 ~ October 5, 2022

The family of Rick Gallinger painfully announce his passing, surrounded by loving family, on October 5, 2022. Rick worked at C.P. Rail (Carman) for 37 years, retiring in 2002. He is predeceased by parents (Norman & Delia), 8 siblings, grandson (Joey), son-in-law (Derek), in-laws (Murray, Sharon & Vicki) and many more relatives and friends. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 43 years Carol, children JoAnne Nimchuk (Brent), Tammy Nicholas, Gordon McCooeye, Ron Gallinger (Michelle) & Vicky Gallinger (Jeff), Grandchildren Charlie, Sasha (Brayden), Jessica (Jack), Haleigh & Tyler, Krystal, 2 great grandsons Waylon & Colson and 3 great granddaughters Kat, Leigh & Maleigha. Also survived by brothers-in-law David Bell (Pauline) & Don St. Amand and many loving nieces & nephews. Cremation has taken place. As Rick requested there will be no service. A private family remembrance will be held later. Donations would be appreciated to Lung Association, Cancer Society or Huntingtons Society.

Rest in Peace My Love

THANK YOU


The family of Rick Gallinger wish to express deep gratitude and thanks to Drs. Sellick, Miller, Bezanson from Palliative Care, Dr. Ward (M.A.I.D.), Dr. Mangatal and Dr. R. Balec, all the staff of Cancer Centre and all nursing staff of 1A for the excellent and compassionate care Rick received. A special thanks to daughters and granddaughter (Red Deer), our niece Kathy and dear friends Tara, Patty & Pam for all your help and support. You are all living proof that Angels do walk among us.

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Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Oct. 8, 2022.

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Judy (Irving) MacDonald

October 11, 2022

My condolences to you Carol and all your family.
Sending you love and hugs from British Columbia...

Roy Scarcello

October 9, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kevin Gallinger

October 8, 2022

I still can´t believe that your gone uncle but I know your not suffering and that your with all your loved ones so till we meet again Rest In Peace

Peter Woloschuk

October 8, 2022

My condolences to Carol & the rest of the family. I worked with Richard for many years on the railway. Was a fun guy to work with on & off the job. Rest in peace my friend til we meet again. Peter Woloschuk

Tammy

October 8, 2022

Tammy Dykstra

October 8, 2022

R.i.p. uncle miss you

Tammy Dykstra

October 8, 2022

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