HEASLIP, Richard
1949 – 2022
The family announces with great sadness the passing of a treasured husband, father and grandfather,
Richard Heaslip, on 25 July 2022, in his 74 th year in Englehart.
Rick was born 7 May 1949 in Englehart to Patricia Squires and Benjamin Heaslip. He is survived by the
love of his life of 47 years, Carol Finlayson, married 3 August 1974 in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Father of
Christopher (Lisa Poeta) Heaslip and Gregory (Julie Girard) Heaslip. Grandfather to Lexi, Edward, Lena
Heaslip and Elizabeth, Alexandra, Merrick Heaslip.
Rick is also survived by his sister, Brenda (John) Spencer, brothers-in-law, Jim (Christine) Finlayson and
John (Meril) Finlayson. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Pre-deceased by his brother Lloyd Heaslip, by his parents Benjamin and Patricia and by his in-laws Ted
and Joyce (Porter) Finlayson.
Family was of utmost importance to Rick! Many enjoyable years were spent at camp on St. Anthony’s
Lake and in Florida. He was an active member of the Kinsmen Club of Englehart as well as a cast
member of Joint Venture Theatre since its inception. Rick loved spending time in his gardens,
researching family history and watching Olympics! Not to mention time on Facebook!
The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care by Dr. Boissoneau and staff at the Blanche River
Englehart Site Hospital.
Cremation has taken place, interment to follow at Englehart Cemetery, where a family service will take
place, as per Rick’s request.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Heart and Stroke, Cancer Society or to a
charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of HEASLIP Richard 1949 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Englehart, Province: Ontario