RICHARD HERMAN van ABBE

RICHARD HERMAN van ABBE

van ABBE, RICHARD HERMAN January 22, 1948 – October 12, 2018 After a brief battle with cancer, Richard passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Richard came to Canada as a Vietnam draft dodger in 1968. He had a long career as a journalist, first with UPC and later the Canadian Press. His love of the written word never left him. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Diane, and adult children: Morgan, Simone (Leah) and Conor.