MARVIN EDWARD RICH

(Col., CD) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin Edward Rich, who passed away on September 12, 2025, at his home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by those who loved and cared for him in his final years. Marv was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annie (née Barraud); and his youngest son, Bruce; and is survived by his eldest son, Marc; his daughter-in-law, Claudia; and his two grandchildren, Benedict and Nicolas. Marv attended Upper Canada College in Toronto as a young man and continued his education at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an officer of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from 1954 until his retirement in 1977. His service in the Armed Forces took him to many places in the world over the years. He served as part of the UN Forces in the Belgian Congo, was posted to Germany as part of an exchange with the British Armed Forces, and worked as an attaché to British Military Intelligence in London, England, in addition to numerous postings across Canada. Following his retirement from the military in 1977, he began a career with the Corps of Commissionaires and was Commandant of the Corps - Great Lakes Division for 21 years and served as a corporate member for the next 25 years. Marv was a longstanding parishioner of St. John's York Mills Anglican Church and was an active member of the congregation for many years. The church played a very important role in his life. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Fort York Branch 165 for over 30 years and served as President of the Branch in 2007. Marv's life with his wife, Annie, and their two boys, Marc and Bruce, took them to all corners of the world, where they enjoyed their common love of discovering new places and embracing new cultures. Marv will be remembered by many as a true gentleman, a snappy dresser, and always ready to help and contribute wherever he could. He enjoyed the good things in life and strived to share that joy with everyone he came into contact with. He left a lasting and positive impression on all who knew him and he will be sorely missed. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to all those who cared and nurtured Marv in his final years with Alzheimer's. Your unconditional love and devotion to his well-being was a great comfort for him - like a bright and warming light in the ever growing darkness of Alzheimer's disease. A Service of Thanksgiving for Marv will be held at St. John's York Mills Anglican Church on Monday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marv's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or Community Living Toronto.