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It is with deep sadness, but also great love, that we share the passing of Richard “Dick” Chinn. He was a “million-dollar baby” in Chinese yuan when he was born in Shanghai, China, in 1947. His father had moved there to teach in the agriculture sector, but as the Chinese Revolution started, Stanley brought his wife and son back to Canada.
After losing his mother at an early age, family was precious to Dick, and he grew up very close knit with his father and younger brother, Terry. The three of them spent many hours driving the highways of Canada starting with summers and holidays in Vancouver visiting many aunties, uncles and cousins, including his dear one, Diana. The road trips continued across the country as Dick competed for the Saskatoon Track & Field Club and Nutana Collegiate. He was a sprinter ranked in the top ten in Canada, garnering him a track scholarship to Texas A & M University. He returned to Saskatoon to play football with the Saskatoon Hilltops, winning a Canadian Championship in 1968. He was an assistant coach with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Track team in 1969-70 while working on his Bachelor of Science. He would later receive his Master’s in Health Administration at the University of Alberta.
Dick and Lynda met at U of S, in 1969. They got engaged on February 13, 1970, as he was too excited to spend his life with her and couldn’t wait until Valentine’s Day to pop the question! They married in 1970 and in front of everyone at the wedding, he promised to love her for the next 50 years. It was a promise he exceeded, passing on the 55th anniversary of their engagement (54 years, 6 months and 13 days).
His love for Lynda was unmatched and their wonderful life often involved friends, travel and sports. Many hours spent supporting the kids in rinks and gymnasiums, they never missed a game, and the early years were spent travelling to various tournaments and games. Retirement, and kids leaving home, would give them time for cruising and adventures throughout the US, Australia, China and Europe. Always active and having fun, they took in so many shows and games, each trip more exciting than the last. Family adventures, often including Terry and his family, revolved around sporting events – baseball, football, hockey and basketball. Returning to Texas A&M to celebrate his 70th birthday at the TAMU/BAMA football game with over 100,000 new friends, will always be a cherished time! The last family trip to Seattle would include the Kraken and Seahawks games, after hanging out with Pete Carroll at practice.
Dick was the best at being a father. He was so proud of his son, Bryan, and loved their trips to Ontario to visit him. He spent hours working on the lawn, trying to replicate the same pattern he perfected at home. He enjoyed spending time together playing golf, playing poker or just watching the game on tv, and he definitely passed on his love for a good hotdog to Bryan! One of Bryan’s most vivid memories was at the Minnesota Twins game, anxiously anticipating the fly ball coming right into his glove but suddenly stolen away with his dad’s bare hand!
Dick passed along his passion for sports to his daughter, Shannon. He taught her how to throw a perfect spiral on the front lawn and the rules to every game they would watch together. He started off as her biggest fan at every sport she would play and transitioned to being the biggest fan of every team she would work for. He obligingly wore every sweatshirt and sneaker she picked for him, but deep down he was so proud when the logo was her team. She learned how to navigate the world from him, he always led with integrity and hard work.
His brother, Terry, was his best friend. The two carried many Chinn traditions on, especially as expert food connoisseurs, always looking for the best dim sum. While their limited skills prevented them from getting the “Chinn Handyman” business off the ground, their time together was filled with laughter and Terry was a staple by his side, especially over the past few months. Dick appreciated all “#2” did, Terry was always the first he would call, just to see how he was doing each day, and who was doing better with their NFL picks.
Dick had many friendships that stood the test of time. From university and Hilltops friends to hockey and basketball parent friends, to slo-pitch friends, to the Saturday night dinner crew, he and Lynda treasured these times and never missed a get together.
His nieces and nephews were important to him and time spent with them over the past year was especially meaningful. From trips together to visits to see him, he was always there with a quiet smile and a quick comment to let everyone know they were loved.
Dick’s career was all in health administration and the wellbeing of our community. He started at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, moving on to Swift Current, to the Saskatchewan Government (SHSP), then to the Plains Hospital, with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to finally to Pioneer Village. He was well respected and often referred to as kind leader to all. Stories of his legacy were shared with us when Dick spent time in the health care system in recent months. He believed in treating everyone better than he expected to be treated himself.
Dick is remembered as a sweet, quiet, and gentle man, just one of the absolute best. From his baby pictures until his passing, he always had that mischievous grin. He had his quick wit and competitive nature until the end, winning some money on his football picks and finally sprinting across the finish line one last time to watch over us from a better place.
Dick was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Doris Chinn; stepmother Margaret Chinn; mother-in-law Helen Bedrin; brother-in-law Wayne; sisters-in law Marlene and Linda; and his best pal Bille.
He is survived by his ever-loving wife Lynda; son Bryan (Isabelle); daughter Shannon (Demetrious); brother Terry (Donna); sister-in-law Phyllis; nephews Kevin (Tammy), Stephen (Joanna), David (Samantha) and Jason (Kate); nieces Cindy, Judy (Bob) and Glenda and their families; along with many wonderful friends.
The family offers their sincere gratitude to the care workers at HomeKind during his brief time with them, and to the compassionate nurses that provided a peaceful stay on the Pasqua Palliative Care unit.
A Celebration of Dick’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Harmony United Church, 177 Sunset Drive, Regina, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy-Body Dementia Research Fund, (519) 661-4200 or www.westernconnect.ca/lewybody
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June 5 1947
February 13 2025
Death notice for the town of: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan
death notice Richard Dick Chinn June 5 1947
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