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Richard Macaulay IVEY

Richard IVEY Obituary

RICHARD MACAULAY IVEY The Ivey family is deeply saddened to announce that Richard died in his sleep at Belmont House in Toronto on December 28, 2019 at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his wife, Beryl (Nurse), in 2007, and by his sisters, Pauline Gueugnier and Lorraine Shuttleworth. He will be dearly missed by his four children, Richard (Donna), Jennifer, Rosamond and Suzanne (Dan); his nine grandchildren, Samantha (Geoff), Alexandra, William, Olivia, Stephanie, Michael, Dylan (Jamie), Myles and Hayden; and his great- grandson, Charlie. A lawyer, businessman and philanthropist, as well as husband, father, grandfather, and very recently a great- grandfather, Richard will be missed by all who knew him. Celebrations of Richard's life will take place in London at the Ivey Business School, 1255 Western Road, on Saturday, February 1 at 12 noon, and in Toronto at the Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, on Monday, February 3 at 11:30 a.m. Memorial donations in Richard's honour to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences can be sent directly to the family at [email protected].

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jan. 14 to Jan. 18, 2020.

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Michael F. Murphy

February 1, 2020

A kind, generous person, who made such a positive difference in the lives of so many!

Ann Jackson

January 8, 2020

Dear Ivey family,
On behalf of the Jackson family I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your wonderful Father. We will remember him for his intelligence, generosity and leadership. I was always touched by his genuine curiosity about our family on the occasional interactions with him in Grand Bend, London and Toronto. We are sure you will miss him terribly.

Angela Colterjohn

January 7, 2020

Richard and I were shocked and saddened to read on line, about Dear Darling Dick's death. (We are in Mexico for the winter)

We all know how incredible a man he was in so many endless ways, there simply are not enough words to adequately pay homage, however his very fine mind, generosity, graciousness and gentle charm always stood out in my mind.
Everyone including his cleaning lady Carmen, loved him, he touched so many.

I had the great privilege of visiting him periodically at Belmont (with our therapy dog) over the last 8 years and always thoroughly enjoyed our encounters. He was the quintessential gentleman and truly one of the last of his kind on this earth.

Am sure that Mom and Dad welcomed Dick with open arms (and no doubt martinis) and that they are now all smiling broadly upon us as I type this.

Sending love and condolences to each of you during this very hard time.
With love,
Angela Brickenden and Richard Colterjohn.

Bonnie HO

January 4, 2020

I gave my sincere condolences to Richard Macaulay Ivey's Family. I was home at Western in 2019. B

Penny Bell

January 4, 2020

Dear IVEY family, Your father and grandfather was an exceptional man. You all have been so lucky to be guided by this wonderful man and his wife. What an incredible role model this team was, not only to their family, but to Canada.
Penny Bell

George Georgopoulos

December 31, 2019

When you look around London, Ontario, Canada remember this Gentleman and his family. Mr. Richard M. Ivey ...One of the finest, unassuming, quiet, gentle and most giving human beings of our time. When you look at the First Class health care facilities such as the University, Victoria & St Josephs Hospitals you will see the Ivey name honoured everywhere and with distinction. When you pass Victoria Park at the The Richmond Block at Central, City Centre in Downtown, Wellington Gardens in Old North London, Masonville, YMCA, Western University, and many landmark gems, think of them and whisper a quiet thank you. I had the privilege of working with Mr. & Mrs. Ivey over many years within their real estate holdings such as Ivest, Alcor Properties, Northern Life Insurance, Livingston Industries and others. Having the honour of being around them experiencing the dignity, class and truthfulness of their make up .. made a very strong impact on me as young man. This unique experience is not anything you could learn in any school. Thank you Mr. Ivey. Thank you for your kindness, guidance and for the giving of your time. You have made London the best city in Canada to raise a family along with the comfort of knowing that we have the finest health facilities in North America because of your family's generous philanthropy and care. My condolences to all of the Ivey siblings and extended family. May your patriarch's memory be eternal. God Bless

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Memorial Events
for Richard IVEY

Feb

1

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Ivey Business School

1255 Western Road

Feb

3

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

Art Gallery of Ontario

317 Dundas Street West, ON