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Dennis Richards Obituary
August 3, 1941 - December 13, 2022
Dennis died peacefully on December 13th, 2022 in Duncan, BC. He was born on August 3rd, 1941 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his wife Susan, son Allen, and survived by his other son Brian and family, his sister Colleen and family, and his close friend Joan.
Dennis joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1959-1963 as a part of the Technical Apprenticeship Program. After the navy, he worked with BC Forest Products for several years before settling into a career as a Technician/Draftsman for the Frozen Sea Research Group at the Institute of Ocean Sciences. After retiring from the Federal Government, he worked on computers, small engines, and electric scooters at different companies. His greatest passion later in life was riding his Motorcycle and being in the great outdoors.
Dennis was a dedicated lifetime member of the Masonic Order and the Order of the Eastern Star.
He will be greatly missed.
Many thanks for the excellent care and support provided by the staff at Island Health for their palliative care. May they obtain the staff and resources they need to support people in their time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital Foundation.
As per Dennis's final requests, only a small private family ceremony will be held.
Condolences may be offered to the family at
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Richards
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Dave Saunders
January 26, 2023
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis. My deepest sympathy to his family. I knew Dennis through Colwood and Goldstream Lodge. I very much respected him with his knowledge of accounting and his thoughts on many subjects. Dennis will be missed by many.
Donna Andrew
January 25, 2023
Dennis was a gentleman and a scholar of the highest order. He was also a very humble man. Dennis held many patents for his various inventions that were used to advance polar exploration, he almost never spoke of them. He was fully versed in the history of the Cowichan valley as his family were early pioneers. He was also very knowledgeable about the history of the Songhees people. Dennis was curious about everything. He would chuckle when he would recount the story of him rowing a small wooden boat on the ocean, in a full gale! He was on his way to see Sue in their early courting days.. Dennis was blessed to have the friendship and support of his very good friend, Joan. They met many years after Sue passed and became good friends and close supports as illness began to slow Dennis down. So many stories, Dennis, thank you for sharing them. Until we meet again. We´ll bloom daffodils in your honour.
Michael Denton
January 22, 2023
Dennis was the epitome of a gentleman. He was very involved in the Masonic community and went to great pains to develop a compact disc of music for lodges that didn't have a musician to play for the various ceremonies. He was a wonderful man to work with on that project. As a Marriage Commissioner I had the pleasure of marrying his son to his lovely wife. I had the sad pleasure of officiating at Dennis' wife's memorial service. We were sorry when he moved to Duncan as we weren't able to see him as often. Dennis was a strong supporter of the Masonic fraternity and his always graceful presence will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
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