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RICHARD LEO JOSEPH DIONNE
Born: Nov 24, 1956
Date of Passing: Feb 01, 2022
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RICHARD LEO JOSEPH DIONNE
November 24, 1956 – February 1, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce that Rick Dionne passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on February 1, 2022, at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 65 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years Susan (Robertson) Dionne; children, Chantal (Jon) and Marc; grandchildren, Dominic and Abigail; siblings, Louise (Dave) Morgan and Lorraine (Rocky) Hovorka; nephews, Bobby (Debbie) Morgan, Cory Hovorka and Tyler (Penny) Hovorka; niece Melissa Hovorka; extended Robertson family and friends. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Robert (Bob) and Irene.
Rick was born and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He worked at Burns for 25 years. After, we moved to Woodridge, Manitoba where he was a school bus driver for 20 years.
Dad's kind, loving personality brought him friends wherever he went, and he was fortunate to have many close lifelong friends. Dad was a proud father and grandfather, who took the time to develop a special relationship and bond with his children and grandchildren.
Dad and Mom loved spending summers at their cottage in Beauty Bay, Ontario entertaining family and friends. He loved the lake life and driving his pontoon boat and watching his children and grandchildren playing in the water and on the beach. He enjoyed his annual boys golfing weekend at Beauty Bay. In winters, Dad enjoyed fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling at their home in Woodridge.
Rick will be forever remembered for his passionate loyalty to his teams, the Bombers, the Vikings, the Blue Jays and the Jets. Dad organized a yearly NHL hockey draft pool for 40 years.
Rest in Peace Dad.
Rick's family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff at St. Boniface ICM who provided excellent care to our dad.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Rick's life will be held at a later date. In the meantime, Rick's family kindly requests that his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by visiting his tribute page at EthicalDeathCare.com. A photo-biography, as well as memories and stories published by those who knew him, are available there.
ETHICAL DEATH CARE
Simple Cremation & Life Celebrations
204-421-5501 – EthicalDeathCare.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2022
Condolences & Memories (20 entries)
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Susan. Sorry to hear of your loss. I‘ll always remember our good times in Swan River. Take care. - Posted by: Marjorie French (Former classmate of Susan) on: Dec 08, 2022
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My sincerest condolences to Sue and family 🙏 I will always cherish the MANY times hunting and fishing and sharing laughs with Ric . I pray that you can find peace in this very difficult time 🙏 love and Blessings Vic Owen 🙏❤️❤️❤️ - Posted by: Victor Owen (Friend ) on: Feb 12, 2022
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My sincere condolences to Susan, his children, family and his friends Gone too soon! - Posted by: Dave Seadon (friend) on: Feb 08, 2022
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He was a great guy, always helping other drivers and really looked out for the students. - Posted by: Emily Hiebert (Fellow bus driver ) on: Feb 08, 2022
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Hello: Rick: You were 15, I was 17. When we first met. Rick's Dad (B0b) bought Rick a Northway snowmobile (He had) 1977/78 NEW YEAR'S PARTY; Rocked the HOUSE PARTY!! Susan got SO! Drunk! She went upstairs and PASSED OUT! HAHAHA But it was a great Party! We did a lot of RIDES in the Past many years. LOTS OF Good Times together... We will Miss YOU. A True Honest Person... long time friend. 50 years, Not Long Enough. R.I.P. Our deepest Sympathies to the family. Susan Marc, and the kids and all your friends. - Posted by: Ken and Lynette Ruta (long time friends) on: Feb 07, 2022
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Rick my friend Rest In Peace Nothing but good times and the best of memories when we were together The best was going snowmobiling with you and never knowing where the trail would lead But I always knew we would get back safe and sound Roland Dupont - Posted by: Roland Dupont (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2022
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Our sincere sympathies Susan, Chantelle, Marc and family. You are in our thoughts at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Ian & Stephanie Chatel (Friends ) on: Feb 06, 2022
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I would like to express my deepest condolences to Susan and family. Rick was a wonderful man and neighbor at the lake. We will all miss him. Take care - Posted by: Dana (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2022
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Sandy and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to all of the family. I have known Rick for 40 plus years. During that time we have shared property, worked together, and spent a great deal of time snowmobiling, four wheeling, dirt biking out at in Woodridge and can’t forget the golf and poker weekends at Beauty Bay. I have known few people that are as big hearted as my buddy Rick. If you ever needed a hand with anything he was there. This is a guy who enjoyed entertaining his friends and family so much that he spent countless thousands of dollars building extra accommodations at all his properties so that his friends and family could come out and stay overnight . Whether it was his good hunting friends Gerry, Rolly, Charlie, Morgan and Bobby, his snowmobiling friends Gary, Gil, Gerry and myself or all his golf buddies everyone had a place to sleep at Chez Rickys. His kindness and generosity is the reason he had so many friends. He will be missed by many. Rest In Peace my friend. - Posted by: Maurice Lavergne (Longtime friend) on: Feb 06, 2022
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We will always remember Rick as being larger than life, outgoing, big smile, and always one with a good joke and such a hearty laugh. Hard to believe he has gotten his wings so young, but now he watches over us with all those who have also passed on to the a better life. Our love, hugs prayers and condolences to Susan, Louise, Lorraine and their families from all of us in the Cherlet family - Posted by: Jeffrey Cherlet (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2022
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends, my thoughts are with you all - Posted by: lise gregoire (high school friend) on: Feb 06, 2022
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Our Sincere Sympathies Susan and family! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time! - Posted by: Marie & Bill Klassen(Kostyniuk) (Co worker Vita Care home) on: Feb 05, 2022
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We grew up together, played on the same floor hockey team, looking back, there were many great times. Very saddened by this news as he was much too young. My deepest sympathies, I am sure you will remember him well. - Posted by: Michel Chammartin (Friends growing up.) on: Feb 05, 2022
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On behalf of Jackie and myself, I want to offer condolences on the loss of a great guy!! I remember him from the time that he was just a little guy. Many will miss Ricky. - Posted by: Suzanne & Jackie Beaulieu (Cousin) on: Feb 05, 2022
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Dear Louise, We are sending our most sincere condolences, also we are sending prayers for your broken heart. We are thinking about you at this very sad time. Sincerely, Bridget and Frank - Posted by: Bridget McGuigan (Cousin ) on: Feb 05, 2022
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Our Deepest Sympathy, Susan & Family. May he Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Alex & Kay Orban (Neighbor) on: Feb 05, 2022
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When my brother Ron called to tell me about Rick's passing, he was unconsolable. He mentioned that Rick was the brother he wished he'd always had. Their friendship was special and has left him with so many memories. Their get-togethers at Beauty Bay, their little jaunts to South Beach and many more family times. Rick and Ron hit the jackpot when they married 2 beautiful sisters, Susan and Barb. My heart goes out to Susan, Chantal and Marc as well as all the family. - Posted by: Pat Krueger (Friend ) on: Feb 05, 2022
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You were my brother from another mother and I’ll miss you always. - Posted by: Bobby (nephew ) on: Feb 05, 2022
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Susan, Chantelle, Marc and family we are so very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, Ken enjoyed his trips to the garage and the great conversations they had. We are thinking of all of you in this very difficult time. Sending you all big hugs. - Posted by: Ken and Rachel Lachnit (Friends) on: Feb 05, 2022
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Rick's family and friends. RIP Rick! Ray Carriere - Posted by: Ray Carriere (childhood neighborhood friend) on: Feb 05, 2022
