RICHARDJAMES “DICK” PRESS

RICHARD JAMES “DICK” PRESS 1929 – 2016 Richard passed away at Quinte Health Care – Belleville General peacefully at sunset, on Friday, June 24, 2016, holding the hand of his wife of 62 years, Nancy. They fought his illness together for many years. Richard was a proud and loving father of Andrew of Ottawa and Jennifer of Toronto and godfather to Mary Ellen Doody of Ottawa. Richard was the son of the late Lorne and Barbara Press and the brother of Lorne (deceased), Ken (Barb) of Toronto and Jack (Pat) of Belleville. Jack has been a brother everyone should wish for, always there when we needed him. Richard was a proud employee of Hydro One for 40 years. One of the great loves of his life was sailing on the bay and belonging to the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club since 1972. The family will receive friends at the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, 30 Moira Street West, Belleville (toll free 1-877-256-3688), on Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 12:00 noon with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Cremation has taken place. If desired, Memorial Donations to MS Research at The Ottawa Hospital Foundation or to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation (Oncology) would be appreciated by the family. Rest now Rich, your fight is over.