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1957
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2012
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Richard Hurdle Obituary
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for Richard Hurdle
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Brian Legault
December 9, 2022
I had a dream last night of a great Priest I used to know in Dorval, Quebec. This morning I did a search on google and found that this man who changed my life forever had passed away. I never forgot the nights we had a smoke together out back at St. Veronica Parish and had so many great talks and laughs. I am so fortunate to have met someone who truly cared about everyone around him. He truly made a difference in this world, and I am sure that God was so glad to see him when he passed into his world.
February 8, 2012
In April 1993 the Lord sent us an angel in the person of Fr.Rick Hurdle.Our son had died at 31yrs old.While at Marcotte funeral home making arrangements no priest was available at St.Williams or St.Annes to
celebrate our son's Mass of Christian burial.Brian Parent,the funeral director at Marcotte's made numerous telephone calls but to no avail.Moments
later our brother in law showed up with Fr.Rick Hurdle(who we had never met).He walked in with his big smile,was introduced to us and he graciously accepted to celebrate our son's Mass.From then on we became very close friends.The following year we travelled to the Holy Land with him.Rick was very supportive in our time of grief and we were able to offer him our support for the past 19yrs.He was gifted in so many ways.He brought so much spiritual life and meaning to every parish he served especially in the celebration of the Eucharist.Rick always wore his heart on his sleeve.Although he felt weak and discouraged carrying his crosses he never gave up faith.As we move on to embrace the future with hope we offer thanksgiving to God in recognition of Rick's loving service.He gave witness to his faith from its humble beginnings until now.We will never forget our "angel" Rick.You were Loved,Gifted and now Called to your eternal home.
Your dearest friends
Martin and Carole Jubenville
Tecumseh
Lorenzo Ferrato
February 7, 2012
Dear Fr. Rick,
It is with great sadness to hear of your passing. Always so concerned about others, so generous, so caring about the downtrodden.
We thank you for the love of Christ that you have demonstrated so often and for the laughs and coffees we have shared in our home. The family will truly miss you.
May the Lord embrace you in His arms and bring you great peace.
Lorenzo, Maureen and the family
February 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathies. Paul and Yvette Sauve, Parishioners, St. Anne's Church, Tecumseh.
Anna Ogilvie
February 7, 2012
May you find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord, dear Fr. Rick. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and leaving a spiritual mark on my life.Your dedication to making our celebrations truly beautiful and full of meaning leaves me with wonderful and musical memories. Till we meet again!
Lorenzo Ferrato
February 7, 2012
Dearest Fr. Rick,
So generous, kind, compassionate and caring, that others could not fathom your concern for the down trodden.
So proud to be a disciple and a messenger of the Lord ... and so in love with Him.
So good to have as a friend, as a pastor, as a conduit to God's loving and forgiving haven.
I will forever miss the coffees and the philosophical and theological discussions we had at the CINNAMON SHOP.
The family will always remember the laughter you brought to our home and the faith you embraced so dearly.
God bless you our friend.
Lorenzo, Maureen and Family
Mike
February 7, 2012
RIP buddy. The souvenir from Disney in Florida will always shine in my window. My heart goes out to all those you have touched,
February 7, 2012
I was blessed to have known you and I so appreciated your gentle and loving spirit. Your smile lit up the room and your care and compassion for those in need of visits and prayers was most valuable. You will be missed from our midst but we trust that you are at peace knowing you continue to be surrounded by God's eternal love.Doreen (London)
carol beausoleil
February 7, 2012
Sorry for passing fr rick now you are at peace and now you will make your home in heaven and may you rest and peace.and you were a good friend when you were in tecumseh.
carol beausoleil tecumseh
February 6, 2012
Fr Rick;
All I can say is you will truly be missed; most of all, I will miss you as my friend, and know in some way your spirit will continue to walk with us. Rest in peace....you are finally home.
Chuck Nyland
February 6, 2012
Well done good and faithful servant of Jesus.I will forever treasure our good times together especially our trip to the
Holy Land. Your love of the Eucharist
was always so inspiring.Rest in peace
dear friend Fr. Rick.
Love Ione Comartin
Tecumseh,On
Lisa Doyon
February 6, 2012
We pray that Father Rick's soul be granted eternal peace in the arms of our Lord. His inspirational homilies, sense of humour and humility will live long in the memories of many people. He touched our family in very vibrant and lasting ways.
Donna Lefrancois & Family (Windsor, ON)
Diane Gerard
February 6, 2012
My Dear Fr. Rick
We will remember you for your compassion for those who needed healing and you welcomed the down trotten as did the Lord. Your humour and your jokes will always be in our heart.
Foremost for your passion for the Lord and your inspiring homlies.
May you rest in God's loving arms.
Your past secretary at Ste Anne's in Tecumseh
Bill Fick
February 6, 2012
All of us at MCC London who knew him will miss his presence and gifts of character, and the Lutheran Church was willing to accept him as he was....
Grace Howlett
February 6, 2012
Rest in peace dear Fr. Rick! You will be missed!
Cate Deyle
February 5, 2012
Our diocese has lost a kind and compassionate priest. Thank you Father Rick for the guidance and loving support you gave our family. God will welcome you with open arms.
Julie Duncan
February 5, 2012
Father Rick welcomed my family and I to St. Justin's church in London and we soon became friends. I will greatly miss his wonderful humour, inspiring spirit and strength. He was a true pillar of the church and an example of a life well lead. May he have all the wonders of heaven.
We will miss you Father Rick but you have earned your rest.
February 5, 2012
you will be sadly missed. Your sence of humour,and outlook are the things I will always remember you for. Your love for life and most of all the lord is an inspiration to all.I will forever call you my friend. Until we meet agin,Welcome Home Dear Friend. Colleen Masse
Barb Pinnegar
February 5, 2012
Dearest Father Rick,
Such a loving, gentle and true representative of Jesus Crucified. You have surely earned your crown. Have a speedy trip home, dear Priest. You will remain forever in my heart. Love in Him, Barb Pinnegar
Barb Pinnegar
February 5, 2012
Dearest Father Rick,
Such a loving, true and constant representative of Jesus Crucified. You have surely earned your crown. A speedy trip home, dear Priest. You will remain ever in my heart. Love in Him, Barb Pinnegar
Phil & Barbara Thibodeau
February 5, 2012
We have lost a man who was a loving son, an inspiring homilist, a generous friend. We treasure the laughter shared around the supper table, his eloquence in proclaiming Good News, his courageous support for those striving for justice, his humility in acknowledging his imperfections and burdens and his witness of forgiveness.
Fr. Rick once told us about the peace and solace he had experienced when he prayed near the Pabineau Falls of the Nepisiguit River. Now we thank God for Welcoming Fr. Rick to complete healing and peace.
Julie Prior
February 5, 2012
Uncle Rick, may you rest in peace in God's loving arms. I'm so blessed and thankful that I had such an amazing godfather. Your strength and courage will always inspire me in times of joy and in moments of sadness. Love, Julie
February 4, 2012
Dear Fr Rick,
We will miss you our dear friend.
Chris and Barbara Prior and children
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