Richard Anthony Rafter

It was with great sadness that Mike and I learned of Richard's passing. We will always remember that spirit for life he had. You just couldn't help but love him, he was that kind of special person.

They say the good die young. Well if your Richard and our Joe are examples, I have to agree.

May your family find comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Mike and Linda
(formerly of Chateauguay, PQ)

Dear Renee, Richard,Mathieu, Jean, Richard and Michele, We think of you all, everyday and grieve along with you. Words are all we have to let you know how terribly sorry we are for you at this sad,sad time.
Tony was the kindest person and sweetest cousin anyone could ever ask for, I remember his arrival in Montreal like it was yesterday. He is gone from this world but not gone from our hearts.
love always, Julie and Harry

Auntie renee,
my heart goes to you and the boys in your hour of need, its just not fair that bad things happen to good people,remember uncle tony for the first 38 years of his life and not these long and laborious struggling days,and that he is now in a better place.
my most sincere condolences
luke

Dear Renee Richard Mathieu Jean Richard and Michelle please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't seen Tony in many years but just with the recent communication via the blog I feel so sad and know he will be greatly missed as a husband, father, son, brother and friend. I'm sorry I didn't get to Canada to represent the Toner family but please know we are thinking of you all. God Bless from Nikki and Hugo McCullough

Renee,

This is the only way I can contact you to say how sorry I am to hear about Tony. Tony and Michelle are my cousins whom I have not seen for years. My dad was Jack and was Richards brother. ( I live in South Wales with my brother also Richard Rafter)

We new Tony was ill and my heart goes out to you and the boys and also for Richard and Jean and Michelle too,

Both Richard and I are thinking of you and the boys and you are remembered always in our...

Dear Renee, Richard & Mathieu
We are so sad to hear the news. I am going to miss Tony's smile and ever cheerful comments about the weather, especially those bitterly cold mornings when we were up early shoveling the snow. He always had a positive word to say about everything.

Dear Renee, Richard and Mathieu,

We are so sad to hear the news, please accept our sincere condoleances and the neighbourhood is not the same and not so much fun anymore.

Dear Renee, Richard and Mathieu,
I am so sorry to hear about Tony. I want you to know that he was a godsend to Pierre and me last year when we had to cut down a tree that had fallen on the telephone wire. He offered us his tools, his eyes and his encouragement for the job. He casually explained that he couldn't do any lifting; doctor's orders. I'm so thankful for Tony's friendly and enthusiastic help. He rescued us from hours of work and arguing. He was fun. We had several good...

Dear Renée, Richard and Mathieu,

We offer you our most sincere condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time. Tony was a great guy. We are happy to have known him.

Françoise, Mike and Andrea (Black)
Dorval, Québec