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Richard Picton "Rick" Thomas
Richard Thomas Obituary
THOMAS, Richard "Rick" Picton
May 1944 - August 4, 2025
"Green sphagnum mattress, sword fern and willow blanket, like a wolf I slept".
~ Rick Thomas
Those are Rick's words, and they capture him perfectly - wild at heart, always at home in the natural world.
Rick was born in Cardiff, Wales and came to Victoria, B.C. with his family in 1953. He studied at Vic High and the Vancouver School of Art and spent his life creating: paintings, illustrations, theatre sets, murals, sculptures, books. He was always sketching, always curious. He traveled widely, loved Paris, and found friends everywhere.
He is survived by his daughter Kim (David), sister Gillian (Nancy), and his niece and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Bella, and siblings Vivian, Joan, Margaret, and Michael.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Messages at:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/
May 1944 - August 4, 2025
"Green sphagnum mattress, sword fern and willow blanket, like a wolf I slept".
~ Rick Thomas
Those are Rick's words, and they capture him perfectly - wild at heart, always at home in the natural world.
Rick was born in Cardiff, Wales and came to Victoria, B.C. with his family in 1953. He studied at Vic High and the Vancouver School of Art and spent his life creating: paintings, illustrations, theatre sets, murals, sculptures, books. He was always sketching, always curious. He traveled widely, loved Paris, and found friends everywhere.
He is survived by his daughter Kim (David), sister Gillian (Nancy), and his niece and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Bella, and siblings Vivian, Joan, Margaret, and Michael.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Messages at:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2025.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Thomas
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Chris Spicer
Earlier today
My first full time job was at the Victoria YM-YWCA. I worked with Rick there and thoroughly enjoyed his company, wonderful sense of humour and always positive energy. He was a good man.
- Chris
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