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In Memory of
Rick Walker
1965 - 2024
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Jessica walker uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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I just wanted to write here the words I spoke at my daddy’s funeral, for anyone who might have missed the burial:
I never thought that I would be having to say goodbye to my dad like this, My dad always used to tell me I was his most special little treasure, I usually to pick up the phone first thing in the morning and hear “hey there smoochie smooch!” Or “what’s happening you little cackleberry” or his most endearing term of all “ what are you doing you filthy kid?” I always looked at my dad like he was super man, just this indestructible guy, and how could you not with those massive hands grandpa passed down to him, it seems it runs in the family since I seem to have those same big strong hands. People called my dad radical Rick for a reason, my dad was always quite the character as most people know. He was an absolute wild card with a serious sense of humour,& he would take the shirt off his back or even give you his last dollar if you truly needed help. My Dad never failed to speak his mind in public, like when he took me to a movie and yelled out “yeaaaah chicky chicky!” At a good looking lady on the bus, I’ll now learn to miss being totally embarrassed by my dad because he never failed to put a smile on your face with sometimes the most absurd things you ever heard. I didn’t always quite get all his humour until I was older : like how insane it was that he used to yell “Jessica! Time for your beating!” And I would run away yelling “no daddy no!” While others looked at him in horror for this In public while I was just scared I would get the Xj-2517165 (aka my dad’s version of holding down your account msg and legs while tickling you till you more then likely peed your pants) Although my dad was a rough and tough kind of guy, he was a big softie at heart. My dad used to say jokingly “I was a poet and didn’t know it” and I always used to think it was some kind of horrible dad joke, but he really was a poet, I’d found numerous poems hand written in pages on pages of poetry most being about me. Karen told me to beware I might find a nasty one, however I was actually in complete shock not to find any as we all know my dad was never scared to tell you what he really thought. My dad never failed to tell me how very much he loved me and I am always thankful my father knew how to show me how a father should love his daughter, especially since my dad was raised differently, showing emotions other then anger was an uphill battle, however I’m extremely proud of my father as he really made strides to change this about himself and show us really how much he loved and cared for his family, My father always treated me like a son, and thought me how to do most everything from framing to driving heavy machinery, change a septic tank, the regular mechanics of a car, and most importantly how to defend myself. My dad even used to mistakenly call me son on days he would be around grandpa a bit too long, sometimes he didn’t even realize he said “son” and carried on with our conversation.I just hope that now my dad is resting easy and is finally at peace now that the dynamic duo of Rick and Lloyd jr are now reunited in heaven. I love you daddy with all my heart, thank you for being my dad I couldn’t have asked for a better father to more prepare me for how rough this life truly is. He wasn’t the perfect man but he was definitely the perfect father for me, I never would have turned into the extremely capable and street smart woman I am today without him. I love you daddy forever and always and I will always carry you both in my spirit and my heart because I am a walker and most importantly, your daughter.
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Randy Walker uploaded photo(s)
Friday, July 12, 2024
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RandyWalker uploaded photo(s)
Friday, July 12, 2024
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Memories to treasure
Your favourite picture of us together
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Brandon walker uploaded photo(s)
Friday, July 12, 2024
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RIP uncle Rick you will be missed by so many and never forgotten I have some of the best memories and funniest of my whole life I’ll be down here having one for ya love you uncle Rick ❤️❤️❤️
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Wendy lit a candle
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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Wendy posted a condolence
Thursday, July 11, 2024
So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace my friend, condolences to the family sorry for your loss.
Wendy Minnick
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Randy Walker lit a candle
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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Randy Walker posted a condolence
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Rick
You will
Always be with me in my heart ♥️ and thoughts.
So many memories I will treasure
Love you Rick
Love Randy
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Chantel E posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Rick was the best step-dad I could have ever asked for. Never a dull moment and constant laughs! I will miss his antics and I cherish our memories together forever.
Love,
Filth #2 xoxo
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Sue Vernon pledged to donate to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Odette Cancer Centre
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Edie Emmel lit a candle
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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So very sorry to hear this R I P Rick♥
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Mark lastowski pledged to donate to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Odette Cancer Centre
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Rest in piece Rick
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Vanessa Gosson lit a candle
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Ricky was my first love, my first boyfriend, from kindergarten to grade 7, he was also my protector, always there if anyone picked on me! I still have the broch and note he wrote me. He continued to be a great friend to my parents. He was a great guy, and always had a big smile
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Denise Lanteigne posted a condolence
Monday, July 8, 2024
where do I start....many didn't get him but I sure did. One of my best friends in public school you and me and Gary Young. My protector you always had my back and never let anyone hurt me or tease me like they used to. You always made me laugh so much and no matter how long it was I never saw you years go by at times you still were there to offer help and make me laugh. You were a true friend and I love you forever bud...
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Sue Vernon lit a candle
Monday, July 8, 2024
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K Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 8, 2024
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K Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 8, 2024
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I’ll miss you Rick, you were somebody nobody could forget if you met him ….
I know our love and friendship was meant to last forever
I’m so glad we ended up the best of friends for the last few years
A sounding board; for each other daily lol !!
Love Always
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Jessica walker lit a candle
Monday, July 8, 2024
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Love you daddy
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Jessica walker uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 8, 2024
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I miss you so much daddy, it’s so hard not waking up to your phone calls in the morning “hey there little smoochie smooch!”
I miss your smell or fresh chopped wood grass and cinders from the wood stove, your big gruff hands, even your whisker rubs, I miss your sense of humour and your laugh, your little curls on the end of your hair from tucking it behind your ears, I found the poem you wrote about me dad…. All I can say is you’ll always be my daddy and I’ll always be your special treasure, my heart and soul will forever be missing a piece of itself because my love for my dad filled that void. I can’t believe you’re gone and how much of my life you won’t be there for. I’ll forever carry you in my heart and will miss you always. Until we meet again daddy I love you so much
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Saturday, June 29, 2024
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