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Facey-Crowther, Richard (1950-2024)
Richard Facey-Crowther passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 in Vineland, Ontario.
Richard was born in 1950 in Vineland, Ontario. He spent his early years attending Vineland public school and later Beamsville high school. Richard was a great athlete excelling in hockey, long distance running, rowing, cross country skiing and tennis. While pond hockey was his first love, it was rowing however, that put him on the world stage where he had the privilege of representing Canada in a number of world championships between 1972 and 1979. He was named Oarsman of the Year by the St. Catharines Rowing Club in 1973, an achievement he was very proud of. In 2023 he and his rowing team mates were inducted into the Western University Mustang Hall of Fame.
Richard graduated in 1983 with a degree in Geology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His geology career took him to many places in northern Canada but it was his job with DeBeers Canada Exploration Company which brought him to Thunder Bay in 1984 where he and Lee-Anne raised their two daughters. Loving life in northern Ontario, he became an integral part of the community until the family moved back to Vineland in 2003 to return to his family home.
In June of 2004 Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He lived a very full life with Parkinson’s and continued to run, bike, ski, skate, play tennis and ping pong until just recently. He enjoyed all that life had to offer, never complaining or being resentful of the things he could no longer do. He was considered by some of his doctors the Poster Boy for Parkinson’s treatment. He loved spending time with his friends both new and old. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who cherished his time with his family and especially with his two wonderful grand-daughters.
His generosity, selflessness, honesty, gentle kindness and excellent sense of humour will be missed by many. He was indeed a man who led by example and will be a “hard act to follow”.
Richard will be missed by his wife of 47 years, Lee-Anne (nee Ghent), daughters, Julie and Christianna, son-in-law, James Hetmanek, grand-daughters, Savannah and Beatrix, sisters, Sue and Margie (Bruce), brother-in-law, Gary Ghent (Diane) and niece Alexandra (Mike). Richard is predeceased by his parents Betty (nee Clarke) and Ralph and his sister Anne Pearson (Moe).
A private celebration of life will take place at a future date. To honour Richard’s memory donations to the Parkinsons Society of Canada, The Owl Foundation, Bird Studies Canada or the Wildlife Foundation are appreciated.
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June 3 1950
October 2 2024
Death notice for the town of: Beamsville, Province: Ontario
death notice Richard Facey-Crowther June 3 1950
October 2 2024
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October 2 2024
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October 2 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
