Age 72. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our loyal husband, loved father, brother, grand-father and uncle. He passed away at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 after an unexplained illness of several months. He was predeceased by his mother, Louise; father, Walter; and granddaughter, Amanda Kearnes. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Eloise, Round Hill; his sister, Sandy Oikle (George), Lequille; daughter, Nicole (Lee) Kearnes, Granville Center; son, Ryan (Valerie) Mailman, Cranbrook, B.C.; and grandchildren, Hayley, Sara, Dustin, Aiden and Clinton. Also included are niece, Erin; nephews, Dustin, Morgan, Brandon; and two grandnieces and one grandnephew. Richard grew up in Alain's Creek, went to school at ARRA and joined the army as a teenager in the Black Watch Division. He also served, as Black Watch, in the Peacekeeping Division, for the United Nations, including a tour in Cyprus. Upon his return to Canada in 1967, he was actively involved in the International Tattoo for Canada's 100th birthday. He married Eloise in 1972 and worked many years with his father in Walter's Store. He was well-liked in the business world and made many friends throughout his life. In later years he joined the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. He worked for Parks Canada for approximately 30 years until he retired. Richard had a great love of nature and spent countless hours fishing and hunting or just reflecting in the places where he felt close to his God. He will be greatly missed by all those who respected and loved him. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren, niece and nephews; he would beam with joy upon all of their accomplishments and completed or ongoing goals. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 16th from 7-9 p.m. in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal, with prayers at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 17th in St. Louis Catholic Church, Annapolis Royal, officiated by Father Raymond Odumuko. There will be a reception in the church hall following the mass for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, animal shelters or a charity of your choice. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Online condolence may be made at: www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com

RIP
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RIP Rick. We will surely miss you at the reunions.