Morris, Richard Allan
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Richard Morris of Meaford, Ontario. Richard passed peacefully at the Owen Sound Hospital on the morning of Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at the age of 79.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn Morris, and by his family and friends.
Richard spent his career in Toronto teaching and mentoring. His hobbies: car racing, sailing, skiing, running, cycling and woodworking kept him active. Richard and Marilyn chose to retire to Meaford. He poured his heart into the creation of the ‘great room’ at their home. Many had the pleasure of enjoying a visit in this wonderful space. Richard was an active community volunteer, spending countless hours assisting with the Scarecrow Invasion, Community Living and the Meaford United Church.
A private family service will take place later this year.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Diabetes Canada would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Richard was a gentle and kind man who I always enjoyed talking to. He was a huge supporter of all things Meaford and he most certainly will be deeply missed.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Dear Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Richard. I have such fond memories of all our wonderful conversations, deep and light. He was such a gentle soul kind to everyone. May all your memories help you through this difficult time I will always remember his beautiful smile, love Kathy
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Marilyn and family,
So sad to hear about Richard. Fantastic memories of this guy! So happy he was part of our lives. God bless.
Mary, Geoff and Evie
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss Marilyn. Richard was such a kind and gentle man. I always admired your relationship and love for one another. I’m thinking of you all at this sad time.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Marilyn and family, so sorry to hear about Richard. So many great memories of such a wonderful supporter and volunteer in the community.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Dear Marilyn, Jackie and I are thinking of you, we are so sorry for the loss of Richard ❤️
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Marilyn, Reagan, Rob, so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Richard as a gentle, happy man. May he realize eternal happiness.
Love, Jack, Mickie and family
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Dear Marilyn, Rob, Regan, Owen, Barrett and Griffin. Our condolences on the passing of Richard. You are in our thoughts.
Sincerely, Terry, Cindy, Gavin, Tristan and Reba Moore
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Marilyn, Regan and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories visiting you and Richard in Meaford with Regan and friends many years ago.
Sending much love and hugs,
Chrissy and Rob
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
We are so saddened by your loss. Richard was a great guy and I always enjoyed working with him on church committees. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
We were so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Richard was such a good man, always had a smile on his face. Richard will be missed by so many people. Thinking of you Marilyn and your family at this sad time.
Bob and Gail
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Marilyn and family,
Janet and I were saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. We always admired his upbeat attitude towards life and his enthusiasm for helping others in his community. May your many good memories be a blessing to you at this time.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Marilyn and Family. The passing of another wonderful person. I will always remember my first racing wheels, carefully built by Richard and sharing a “50” in the backyard in Toronto. I remember a wonderful active man who genuinely cared about others and whose passion for sports and the outdoors was so inspiring and infective. It is good to look back on those times, because as with the seasons, we all change. I hope all of those memories give you comfort. Lots of love. Gord.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I will fondly remember his smile, kindness to others and the deep love that he had for his family, especially his wife Marilyn. Sincere condolences.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Dear Marilyn, Mike and I are sending you and your family our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved Richard. He was a wonderful and amazing person . We hope you find joy in the countless happy memories you had with Richard and some comfort in knowing how much Richard and you are loved and considered a treasure in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike and Jerrie.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
So sorry to hear about Richard’s passing he was very kind man and always friendly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family .
Bev and Marion Genoe
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Dearest Marilyn, I am so very sorry for your loss, Richard was a true gentleman committed to those he loved and all things Meaford. Sending huge hugs. Shirley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
My sincere condolences to Marilyn and family. Richard spread his love of Meaford through his many volunteer positions throughout the community. Most memorable for me was the fun and commitment to the Scarecrow Invasion.
Friday, March 29, 2024
I met Richard on a cold snowy morning in December 1979 and spent the next 6 hours with him in his unheated Volkswagen Beetle visiting a number of his behavioural students in a variety of North York High Schools. Our friendship began that day and for the next 20 years, until his retirement, we worked very closely together in a variety educational capacities. He was a mentor and a resource beyond compare while at the same time revealed a character full of humility, generosity and humour. Although Richard was a divergent thinker he was also a quiet leader who got things done. Yet he was not one to seek credit for doing so. To me Richard was a Renaissance man skilled at many things including football, sailing, distance running, skiing (downhill and cross-country) and mechanics to name a few. The only thing he was average at was penny ante poker a monthly activity he played with a half dozen of his closest colleague-friends. These nights were always a fun time, not just with friends, but with family.
Although Richard struggled throughout his life from the debilitating symptoms of diabetes he did his best to live a full life and clearly he did. Richard will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched but the fond memories created by time spent with him will endure.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Dear Marilyn, so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing, may he rest in peace
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Our deepest condolences to you and your family as you have lost a great husband and friend. Richard was always helping and very easy to work with as scarecrow volunteers and we enjoyed having the time with him. Live with the great memories Marilyn, as I am sure you have many
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Dear Marilyn,
I was very saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. I had many interesting conversations with him over the years I lived in Meaford. My late husband Bill enjoyed working with Richard down at the harbour setting up for the Scarecrow Family Festival.
Rest in peace, Richard.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Marilyn, Sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Richard was a genuine person, and I admire this quality in him. He was so cooperative in his work with others. He had a tender spirit and kindness was his nature. You can’t help but love a guy like that. God be with you at this time.