Richard passed away peacefully at home with family by his side July 25, 2015. Born on January 1, 1929 he was predeceased by parents, Madge and Norman Fatt and brother, Allen. Survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, Ian (Wendy), Wayne (Liisa), Louise (Marc) and Sandra; grandchildren, Bridget, Rebecca, Kailee, Brenden, Kristina, Kyle, Adele, Brynn, Cai, Tabitha, Colten, Haldon and their significant others and great grandchildren, Ainsley, Benson, Jacob. He is also survived by his siblings, Bert (Eniz) Fatt and Jean Wilkinson, brother-in law, Alec (Myrle) Rogers along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Richard was born in Victoria and spent his life farming in the Municipality of Saanich. Over the years, he was heavily involved in the B.C. Broiler Growers Association, Farmer’s Institute and supported the 4H. He was also an active member of St. Michael and All Angels’ Church since the age of 6. Richard will be remembered for his honesty, love of family and dedication to farming. Although he farmed for an impressive 75 years, he especially enjoyed the last 15 years spent on his rural farm. Richard lived his life according to the Ten Commandments, setting a commendable example for his family.
Richard appreciated the care of his care aides from Beacon & Bayshore Home Support, the nurses from Home & Community Care (Royal Oak Health Unit), Victoria Hospice and the exceptional care of Dr. Marsh, Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Yam. His favourite caregiver was Nurse Phyllis – his loving wife of sixty years.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Michael & All Angels’ Church, 4733 West Saanich Road, Victoria, B.C. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. The service will be followed by a casual barnyard lunch reception at 12:30p.m.
In lieu of flowers Richard had requested that donations be made to Victoria Hospice or St. Michael and All Angels’ Church.
Time for sorrow, time for joy
Time for mourning and dancing (Ecclesiastes 3.2)
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Valerie Richards
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Rev Reg Graves Please be assured of my prayers for you and your family Phyllis. So thankful for the friendship with Richard the past few years. A kind, generous man who loved God and the Bible! He will be missed.
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Susan Mullins and Michael Meyer Our deepest condolences to Phillis and the family.
Michael and I were very fortunate to live in the little yellow house on their property. We could not have asked for kinder people to have as landlords and friends. Always kind and generous, knowledgeable and with a smile, Richard was a pleasure to know. To see Richard and Phillis together was the perfect picture of what we felt a couple should be like growing old together. A picture we will always hold dear.Susan Mullins and Michael Meyer
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Dr. Yam & Staff Phyllis and family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We all adored Richard – he will be missed.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dr. Yam and staff
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John and Eunice Catterall To Phyllis and all your family,
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He will be sadly missed. We send you our blessings.
John and Eunice Catterall
Phyllis and family: We’re so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted to extend our sincerest sympathy. From Val and Bob Richards, Sidney, B.C.