Richard was born in New Westminster, B.C., the 4th child of George and Elizabeth (Betty) Campbell (nee Kitts). He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Kenneth Campbell, and his brother-in-law, John Newman. Richard leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Burrell; his brother, Ian Campbell (Jean); his sister Monica Newman. He also leaves nieces, nephews, and cousins for some of whom he was a surrogate father.
Richard was raised on a dairy farm and attended school in Langley and Aldergrove before studying Criminology at Simon Fraser University. He joined B.C. Corrections, working at Alouette River Unit, and was a Probation Officer in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver for many years.
A resident of Burnaby for 46 years Richard was a wonderful husband; an avid gardener; a world-traveler; and loyal friend and neighbor to many. He is greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Studio 103, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave Burnaby. Free accessible parking indoors and out.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Richard’s name to The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver or the YWCA Metro Vancouver.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Dick Dale Campbell April 27 1943 – July 19 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Vancouver, Province: Colombie britanique