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Richard Nuttall Obituary
NUTTALL, Richard Craig August 31, 1968 March 28, 2010 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our wonderful son and brother, Richard Nuttall whom after a brave battle with cancer passed away at his home in Victoria surrounded by his family and friends. Richard is survived by his beloved cat and companion, Drakkar; his parents, Richard and Joan of Cranbrook; his brother Mark (Melanie); his nieces and nephew whom all held a special place in his heart, Caitlyn, Kirsten and Nicholas all of SK as well as his special aunt Rene of Johannesburg and his uncle John of East London, South Africa. Richard will be sadly missed for his tremendous sense of humor, his kindness and his compassion for others through not only his professional life working as a nurse at Royal Jubilee Hospital but also throughout his personal life. We would like to extend a special thank you to all Richard's colleagues and friends for their prayers and support during his illness as well as the Beaconhill Home Support, his HomeCare nurses, the Hospice Response Team and the doctor's and staff at British Columbia Cancer Agency. A Celebration of Richard's life will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 from First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Richard's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. 583845
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Nuttall
43 Entries
Kass Zies
April 8, 2021
Ritchie....you are never far from my thoughts. I talk about you all the time to my kids, lol they probably know you as well as I do. Still brings tears to my eyes that you are not here. I always imagine you telling my sweet baby girl about me. I hope you know just how much you meant to me, your friendship was always unconditional, I loved you so much. You were one of a kind, and will never be forgotten. Until we meet again.....
Piroska
March 28, 2021
Dear Friend. Remembering you today. Today marks 11 years you passed. The first full moon. You loved science and just same the unknown, the mysterious. You passed away two days before the full moon while it was still in Virgo. You joked sometimes, "I'll talk to you on a full moon about it..." Lighting a candle as remembering the days you were here. Your wit, wisdom, sometimes quirky humour and many musing - you sure knew how to be a friend. You are dearly missed.
Carolyn McNamara
March 27, 2011
Joan, Richard, Mark and family,
Quite incredible 1 year has passed - 28th March 2010 - 28th March 2011 since you lost you beloved son.
I so hope that your pain is easing.
Love and Hugs
Carolyn and family
South Australia
Munchies any one?
September 15, 2010
Favorite times spent at Dallas Beach
September 15, 2010
Tanis W
September 14, 2010
Well Richard, there you are, up in heaven, looking down at us and I can hear you saying "be good advocates for those that cannot speak for themselves"
Enjoyed our talks on our breaks - Your philosophy and caring sure comes through and we all benefited by it.
I have to say, I preferred you with short hair as your personality had a chance to shine through.
Gentle, loving and always with a smile.
They say that God only takes the very best, you know what - He now has you - "The very best"
Keep an eye on me my friend and "God Bless"
Love as always,
Tanis W
Debbie Sutherland
September 14, 2010
It is not with loss, but with gain that the time and memories are everlasting with a man, a genuine soul. He touched each and every one with his love and thoughtfulness.
My thoughts and prayers to his loving supportive family, as Richard would say "God Bless"
Sincerely,
Debbie Sutherland
Ellen Wilson
September 14, 2010
Richard was a wonderful and caring nurse and I learned a lot from him. I will miss him and his sense of humor.
I have a parrot and Richard and I had great conversations about the hazards of owning parrots and the joys of having pets.
Ellen Wilson
Janet V
September 14, 2010
What to say! Words do not cut it. My thoughts are with his family at this time. I am sorry for your loss. I loved Richards opinions, and convictions. He was a quiet, kind nurse and I always enjoyed working with him.
I will miss working with him.
Sincerely,
Janet
Donna Bell
September 14, 2010
It was a pleasure to work with Richard. He was an exceptionally caring and kind nurse - to his patients, family and co-workers. His passing is a loss for us all. He will be geatly missed.
Sincere condolences to his family.
Donna Bell
Joann Serbu
September 14, 2010
So much to say.... Richard was such a kind soul. A wondercul nurse (I always looked forward to working with him and knew it would be a good shift when he was on..oy) We all shared so many experiences and indepth conversations. I'm honoured to have known him. The world is a lesser place without him in it.
He will be deeply missed.
With heartfelt condolences,
His friend,
Joann Serbu.
P.S. I'm very glad that I had the opportunity to meet his kind and loving family. I now know where he gets it!!! XXOOXX
September 14, 2010
I worked with Richard on 2 West. We all loved Richard and his dry sense of humor. He was such a good nurse to his patients. We all learned from Richard. He was very proud of his Jewish back ground and we had a running joke that I was trying to convert him. I remember one Christmas, he brought in Egg Mc Muffins and coffee for every one. I always thin of him when I have and Egg Mc Muffin. He will be missed, our thoughts and prayers are with his family
Nick
September 14, 2010
Richard was one of the most amazing nurses I had ever met. I always loved working with him because he always had a big smile on his face. He treated all of his patients so well and I learned so much from Richard over a year that I worked with him.
He was a very special person who touched every one he met.
Nick.
Charlene RN
September 14, 2010
Richard, a kind gentleman who gave much of himself always helping others. Richard would seek out ways to improve life for others, he had so much genuine concern for his patients and colleagues. All of his patients were pampered by Richard, they needed nothing when he was their nurse. Richard with a great big heart,
Fondly remembered and sadly missed,
Charlene R.N.
I miss you...
Caitlyn Rossbach-Nuttall
July 8, 2010
Sadru Khoja
June 24, 2010
We express our deepest condolences on the untimely passing of Richard Craig Nuttall.
A vibrant young man in the prime of his life, he will be sadly missed by family and friends who knew him and came to love him dearly for the wonderful person he was.
Our sincere good wishes are with you both and Mark, with earnest prayers, may God grant you the courage and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May He be with you at this time of sad bereavement.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Piet Claassen
June 19, 2010
A young man with an old soul has left the planet. On his journey he understood what LOVE means, and it radiated out from him to friends, family, patients and strangers who crossed his road. Ritchie, we celebrate a life fully lived, a man who loved dearly and showed compassion to his fellow man. My heart feels with you Joan and Richard, for the loss of your precious son. I know that his message to us will be to seize the moment, to love deeply and to let go graciously
You will always have a special place in my heart.
Gail Brome
June 9, 2010
I have Just learned of my dearest friends passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his Mom and Dad as well as his brother Mark. Richard and I meet around 18 years ago and I can see him shushing me as to ignore how old this makes us. His friendship was precious to me and as life settled in and we went on with our individual Pathes, he always remained a close friend (as if we just had coffee yesterday) He called me his sparrow and he was the voice of reason, compassion, understanding and down right funny!!! I will cry now but promise to live enough for both of us cause I know you would do the same for me....Love you Richard
Gail Brome
Frere and Yvonne Hartley
May 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories of our dear Richie bring you comfort now and in the future. With our love, Frere and Yvonne.
Melanie Rossbach
May 21, 2010
Time has a way of moving on but when the sun is shining and the birds are singing I think back at the first time I meet rich Long curly hair and a Big straw hat huge smile and the dark brown tan with his famous flip flops he was a good person who had the heart and gusto to stand up for what he belive he was a great big brother who you could call and ask the most stupidest questions and he would not only tell you the facts but give you his full attention 100% that's what he gave everything and everybody in his life so writing this seems weird since for me like most he is not gone but has better coverage then the phone company anyone, anytime so when you see a bird sitting there looking at you it might just be rich saying "were is my coffee" or just "god bless"
Carolyn and Pat McNamara
May 20, 2010
Joan and Rich Senior,
How my heart aches for you both and those of Mark and his family too. Rich Junior became a very special person to me via my friendship with Joan through a small Group of people - I became a member of that Group almost 7 years ago and Joan and I share a strong bond together. Thank God that Joan had the ability to amass so much strength at such a terrible time in her' and Rich Senior's life.
From just reading the notes of condolences from his many friends must be of assistance to you both in helping you to come to an understand why these things happen.
There is a reason.
Much love
Carolyn and Pat
Kapunda, South Australia.
Liz Swires
May 20, 2010
Dear Joan and Richard,
Steve and I are still praying for you and Mark's family. We are looking forward to meeting Richie again in heaven before our Father's throne.
Love and many prayers,
Liz and Steve Swires
S Martin
May 20, 2010
To the family of Richard;;May you find peace in the knowledge that Rich will always be remembered and loved by so many. He is now an agel in the real sense, as he was here on earth. RIP Rich
Muriel Isted
May 20, 2010
Dearest Joan and Richard. There is no distance in the relm of the spirit. And nor does the great gap in time of the years gone by, make any difference.! Way across the ocean and time, our harts go out to you and we just wrap you up in tons of warmest hugs and love. May the healing begin as you rest in beloved memories of your dear son Richard. Love from the Isteds and the Ericsen-Millers and Nicholsons. Mully.
maxine Wright
May 19, 2010
Dear Family of the late Rich
I am very sorry for you loss. Although we never met I know how much he was loved and missed. I hope that my dearest friends in Indian head will remember all the wonderful times they shared with Rich and know that he would want you all to be happy and remember the good times.
Caitlyn Rossbach-Nuttall
May 19, 2010
Nana, Grandpa.
Im still very sorry you lost uncle Rich.
I miss him so much and think about him all the time. He truley was the best he could be. So many people loved him. Im proud to call him my uncle. :)
I wanted to put my poem in here for him, so here it goes...
I LOVE YOU
I never thought i'd lose you,
An even though i did.
I'll always remember all those times we spent together,
When i was just a kid.
It hurts so much to say,
I missed you like crazy today.
You were always there when i needed you,
And all that time has flown away.
I want you to know,
That I LOVE YOU and will never forget you,
And with every tear that flows,
I know i must let you go.
I love you uncle Rich, and i miss you so.
Sally Passey
May 19, 2010
Joan and Richard.. this has been the hardest year for you. you will now have lots of good memories of Richie.. with my love sally
May 9, 2010
joan? richard? just read about the loss or your dear son - i only have hugs for you joan - big marlie bee hugs - am in qualicum beach now -
Kass Zies
April 3, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, and will pray for you during this time of loss.
I had known Richard for a very long time, and was very blessed to have been his friend. I remember many nights at Pizza Hut, The Coffee Attic, and just spending time together. He was a loving, compassionate, and entertaining man. He will be forever loved and never forgotten.
Marie & Russ Kinghorn
April 3, 2010
Joan, Richard and family... we are so sorry to hear of your loss and hold you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bob Dunkin
April 3, 2010
My thoughts are with you Richard and Joan, especially as Richard passed away on the 25th anniversary of our losing Phyllis to cancer, Bob Dunkin,Cranbrook.
Marina Rosta
April 3, 2010
My most sincere condolences to Joan, Richard and Mark and family. Richard was one of my best friends, althought we had lost touch the last few years - mainly due to my move abroad. I have fond memories of "growing up" with Richard - our long talks and many, many laughs! He ALWAYS could make me smile. He had a unique sense of humour and a sense of compasion which made his such an amazing nurse. I will miss him dearly - even more than I did before his passing. Why is it that only the good die young? Rest in peace, my friend.
Alanna Meeks-Wadhwani
April 2, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family. It is sad to hear of you loss. My prayers go out for you all.
Carol Gardon
April 2, 2010
I will forever miss Richard, even though we had lost touch, he was never far from my thoughts. He was my oldest and dearest friend having known him since we were both in grade 3.
Brigette Henning
April 2, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my deepest sympathies.
I met Richard in 2003 while attended school. I then had the pleasure to work with him many years later. He was such a caring and compassionate man and a wonderful nurse. Richard, rest in peace dear friend.
April 1, 2010
I met Richard several years ago out in the sun on a break from work. I came to look forward to seeing him, almost like my therapist, many times re-charging me to go back & preventing me from fleeing!
When he was admitted to our floor several weeks ago it was so great to see him & his warm smile, yet under such sad circumstances. I am so happy I got to see him again & meet his devoted mother & many of his wonderful, supportive friends & co-workers. He was loved by so many & rightfully so. A kind, gentle man that gave so much & never asked for anything in return.
My deepest sympathies to all that had the privilege to know him.
As Richard said, everytime we parted, "God bless".
Melanie Maher
Nicole Barnaby
April 1, 2010
I had the extreme pleasure of working along side of Richard. He was so kind and welcoming and let's not forget his fantastic sense of humor! We had good times Richard. You will be missed.
Edith Quayle
March 31, 2010
Kent & I met Richard in 2003. We were truly blessed by his friendship and know we both became better people having known Richard. His quick wit, willingness to always lend a hand and sense of fairness to all made him close to our hearts. We will miss you Dear!
Tanis Wall
March 31, 2010
I knew Richard at the RJH--such a kind, gentle caring person. An advocate for all who needed it. They say that God takes the very best and he sure did in Richard's case. Richard, when you look down at us remember how much we enjoyed working with you and chatting up a storm. Always in my thoughts and prayers. In remembrance to a great person--Tanis Wall
Moira MacTaggart
March 31, 2010
I remember Richard's strong work ethic & great sense of humour. A beautiful soul is never forgotten. My condolences to his family. Richard will be deeply missed.
Kim Lissowski
March 31, 2010
I also worked with Richard at the Jubilee Hospital my condolences to his friends and family.
Kim Lissowski
Elly Langlois
March 31, 2010
I knew Richard through work at Jubilee Hospital and really enjoyed working him, he will be missed by all.
Rest in Peace Richard.
Elly Langlois
March 31, 2010
Richard's sense of humour carried him and anybody working with him through good and bad days at work. He was irreverant with us (his coworkers)and totally kind and supportive of his patients. I will miss Richard.
Jan Adam
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