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Memories and Condolences
for Rick McCabe
29 Entries
Cheryl Lisson
May 1, 2022
Sandy, I'm sorry to have missed Rick's party yesterday. I'm sure there was a lot of laughter, he was a good man.
Bob Martin
March 10, 2022
Sandy and Family
My sincerest condolences on your loss. Rick was a good man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bob Martin
David Broom
March 10, 2022
Sandy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dave & Sharon Broom
Dennis Waddle
March 7, 2022
Rick was a true asset for our police service. Rick was a gentleman whose kindness was always present. His sense of humour was an invite for some engaging interactions, The world needs more of his kind.
Dave Gallo
March 6, 2022
WE offer our Sincere Condolences to Michelle and to her family. Dave & Jan Gallo Ancaster.
Gord neilson
March 6, 2022
He was like a father figure to alot of us guys someone we could always turn to for advice. Love ya pops
John Thomson
March 6, 2022
My deepest condolences to you and your family Sandy.Rick was a great person and one of the good guys. Rest in peace my friend.
Joanne Engelhardt
March 6, 2022
Oh yes what wonderful memories left behind by Ricky my love. I had the great pleasure of working with Ricky since the early 80's. His flair for fashion with his permed hair and mismatched leisure suits left one in total awe. His love of spaghetti and hot chili peppers and his disdain for egg salad. Of course one will never forget the day they filled his donut with egg salad. Pulling up his socks and kicking the exit door sign were all his trademarks. He loved to tell stories and Newfie jokes and we all heard many. He was a great dispatcher who always ensured the officers on the street stayed safe. His legacy is the many many fond and funny memories that he allowed us to be part of and share. Sandy my heart breaks for you and your family. Be comforted in knowing that Ricky touched so many lives and will not be forgotten.
Joanne
Sharon Dempster
March 5, 2022
Sandy;
Sending my condolences to you and your family. So sad to hear about Rick's passing. He was great at his job and made everyone laugh.
Bill Morrow
March 5, 2022
Remembering a fine specimen of humanity.. my pleasure to have met Ricky.. sending best wishes to Sandy from afar. RIP
Patti Cole-Stever
March 5, 2022
Sandy and Family
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Rick. He was a really great guy!
Rick was an absolute joy to work with. His 'lay of the land' knowledge and calming voice on the radio were second to none. I treasure my memories of his professional yet humorous style.
'You've been dispatched Rick, rest in peace with the good guys up there!'
Sincerely,
Patti Cole-Stever
Amelia and Martien Smit
March 5, 2022
Dear Sandy and family, sorry for your loss! We feel honored and privileged to have known him! He was loving and kind. We hope the memories of him will help ease the pain.
Thinking of you with sincere condolence.
Dave and Lisa Boich
March 5, 2022
Oohh what wonderful memories of Ricky "my love"..whether in the comm centre..the couple trips to Jamaica..our "group" events including murder mystery nights..or at the pool..playing shuffleboard or darts in that carpet tiled basement..the list goes on. Always quick with a newfie joke or funny story whether true or embellished, you kept us all amused and laughing out loud. Keep all your new friends in heaven entertained and please don't scare them by "pulling up your socks"!
Our condolences to Sandy and the entire McCabe family.
Hans Schmiedeberg
March 5, 2022
I was saddened to see that "The Newf" had passed away. Rick was a friend to many and will be missed by those of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Harold and Linda Smith
March 5, 2022
Dearest Sandy
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We send you love and prayers as you mourn your beloved Rick. We have great memories filled with such fun and laughter. Hugs
Bruce Elwood
March 5, 2022
My condolences to Sandy and family. You were one of, the good guys Rick.
Rest in Peace
Michael Fazari
March 5, 2022
Sandy and family. I was sadden to hear the passing of Rick. I always enjoyed Newf's presence and sense of humour in the year I worked in Communications.... from him sending a "hot" call on the Card track (pre 1984) listening to a collection of hilarious 911 calls (for training purposes of course).
My sincere condolences.
Frank Van der Zalm
March 5, 2022
My sincerest condolences for the passing of Rick. I knew him throughout my entire career. He was a perennially cheerful man. I had the opportunity of being a Communications Sergeant for 3 years in the 90's which brought me closer to him. He was truly a team player who helped me out (took pity on me) in my first year in the Comm Centre. May he rest in peace.
Frank Vanderzalm
HPS retiree
Ken and Nancy Blundell
March 5, 2022
Sandy our condolences to you and the family.
Joanne and Kevin Bate
March 5, 2022
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Lorne MOORE
March 5, 2022
I'm so very sorry to learn of Rick's passing. I cannot count how many times over the years he "looked after" me as a field officer... understanding the situation, then coordinating a response with no further input required...a wonderful thing in a tactical situation where you don't have time to explain...
Later in my career, I was posted to the 911 call centre where I got a chance to watch him in action! "Wow" is all I can say! Situational Awareness at the Mic and incredible understanding and patience, always with compassion on the incoming phone lines. I recall monitoring a call one shift and praising him at the conclusion.
His response? " Nobody calls 911 to chat... they're having a very bad day and we're the ones they are depending on."
THAT was so "Rick"... I admired him immensely.
Barb Faguy
March 5, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy at this very difficult time. I have lots of memories of Rick and his stories.
Mark Stevenson
March 5, 2022
Sandy and Family
Please accept Pat and my deepest condolences
Rick was a heck of a nice guy and we had a lot of laughs together
He will be missed
Bill Gravelle
March 5, 2022
I worked with Rick in Communications. I will miss his
sense of humour. He was a kind person to all and
always ready to help. RIP
Carolyn and Bob Norrie
March 5, 2022
We will always have happy memories of times spent with Sandy and "the Newf" in the basement with the carpet tiled floor enjoying Ti Cat football.
Robert Rankin
March 5, 2022
To Sandy and family:
I haven't seen Rick since my retirement, except perhaps at the odd function; however, I have to say I believe the obituary has captures the essence of the man in full. I am very happy to have known him and extremely sorry for your loss.
Bob Rankin
Frank & Alena
March 5, 2022
Sorry to hear of Rick's Passing. He was always in good spirits the few times we were all together. Prayers go out to Michelle and the entire family and friends.
Michael Cruse
March 5, 2022
Sandy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rick was a wonderful person who worked hard in his role as 911 dispatcher. For us as patrol officers, it was a pleasure to hear his voice on the air. It gave us a sense of confidence knowing that he was working and that he had our backs. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional in performing his duties. He was very well liked and a big part of our team. As you know, he worked hard for us retirees for years and we sure appreciated it. Great sense of humour. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Flora Dixon (Spouse of deceased Don)
March 5, 2022
My deepest sympathy to all the family. He will surely be missed
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