Obituary of Richard Alan Dierickse

DIERICKSE: Richard Alan. A resident of Chatham, Rick Dierickse passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 with his family by his side, at his residence, at the age of 60. Born in Chatham, son of the late Leon & Shirley (Eden) Dierickse. Beloved husband of Laurie (nee Ellis) Dierickse. Cherished father of Alan (Lindsay) of St. Thomas, Matthew (Beth) of St. Catherines, Justin (Kylie) of Chatham, and Krista Dierickse (Josh) of Chatham. Dear grandfather of Lyla Dierickse. Dear brother of Leon and Debi Dierickse of High River, AB, George and Dawn Dierickse of Winnipeg, MB, Mike and Chris Dierickse of Chatham, and Robyn and Hank Ibach of Selkirk, MB. Dear brother-in-law of Rick and Denise Ellis of Bothwell, and Jim and Ruth Ann Ellis of Blenheim. Family to receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donation’s to honour Rick’s life can be made to the Lung Association and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario (519)351-2040.