Obituary of RICHARD (DICK) WILLIAM WRIGHT

RICHARD (DICK) WILLIAM WRIGHT 1933-2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dick Wright on January 11 at West Park Manor, Dick was 83. Dick is survived by Wilma his best friend and beloved wife of 56 years. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews with whom he always enjoyed spending time. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Marion and sister Ruth Maddock. Dick worked for 40 years in the engineering department of Manitoba Telephone System. He was a long time member of West Kildonan and Strathcona curling clubs representing Manitoba in the 1967 Brier in Ottawa with skip Bruce Hudson. Dick loved the Winnipeg Jets and enjoyed supporting them for many years from his behind the bench seats. Dick was also an avid golfer and played hockey and baseball as a youth in West Kildonan. Special thanks to the staff of West Park Manor for the excellent care given to Dick. A Celebration of Dick’s life will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Parkinson Society of Manitoba.