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RICHARD WILLIAM WRIGHT
Date of Passing: Jan 11, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD (DICK) WILLIAM WRIGHT 1933 - 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dick Wright on January 11, 2017 at West Park Manor, Dick was 83. Dick is survived by Wilma his best friend and beloved wife of 56 years. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews with whom he always enjoyed spending time. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marion and sister Ruth Maddock. Dick worked for 40 years in the engineering department of Manitoba Telephone System. He was a long time member of West Kildonan and Strathcona curling clubs representing Manitoba in the 1967 Brier in Ottawa with skip Bruce Hudson. Dick loved the Winnipeg Jets and enjoyed supporting them for many years from his behind the bench seats. Dick was also an avid golfer and played hockey and baseball as a youth in West Kildonan. Special thanks to the staff of West Park Manor for the excellent care given to Dick. A Celebration of Dick's life will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Parkinson Society of Manitoba. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2017
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Wilma Jim & I only heard today of Dicks passing Feb. 15/17 - We have been in Palm Springs since Dec and will be here for a while yet! We are so sorry and saddened to hear of your great loss, Dick was a very special man and we always enjoyed being in his company, always lots of laughs and fun especially when we reminisced about the good old days on St Anthony. Dick was a true gentleman, one of the best! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Our love and sympathy to you Jim & Maureen - Posted by: Jim & Maureen White (Friends) on: Feb 15, 2017
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I only met Richard for a week many years ago when we took my grandfather (Richard's uncle) back to Winnipeg to see his brother Adam (Richard's uncle). He was a great host and we enjoyed our time reconnecting with our family in Manitoba. My father Kenneth (Richard's cousin) and Mary also pass on there sincere condolences to Wilma and everyone touched by his passing. - Posted by: David Wiseman (Cousin) on: Feb 12, 2017
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I am in Osoyoos BC so could not attend the memorial.I work with Dick on many construction plow jobs.we had a tremendous amount of respect for each other so this made things go like clock work.We worked hard and played the same.Iam sad to see that Such a nice guy is gone.I am sure Wilma will miss him very much. - Posted by: Gordie Temple (Friend ) on: Jan 27, 2017
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Wilma, my sister Bonnie and I are very sorry to read of Dick's passing. We remember you as a very nice young couple from 192 St. Anthony Avenue. - Posted by: Lynda Beck (Former neighbour) on: Jan 19, 2017
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Wilma, we are so sorry to learn of Dick's passing. We enjoyed our visits with both of you in Mesa Village. - Posted by: Debbie and Wilf Bedard (Friends) on: Jan 15, 2017
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Dear Wilma, I am so sorry to read about Dick's passing. Although I only met him a few times at family occasions, he was always smiling and ready for a good conversation. There is another bright star in the heavens. All my love Dianne. - Posted by: Dianne McShane (Family friend) on: Jan 15, 2017
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I enjoyed working with Dick in the Broadcast Group at MTS in the late 80s - early 90s - before he retired. He was always pleasant and had a good sense of humour. My sincere sympathy to his family. Ted Scoles - Posted by: Ted Scoles (Friend) on: Jan 14, 2017
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I first met Dick when I started at MTS in 1953 in Portage Ave. East. Many contacts through work, curling, and especially volunteering. He was helpful with me in coming out to support Special Olympics Manitoba. One item describes his good sense of humour which I enjoyed on not being able to reach him by telephone was the salutation "You have reached the Wright place at the wrong time" RIP Dick - Posted by: Bob Bull (Co-worker and co-volunteer ) on: Jan 14, 2017
