Mr. Richard "Dick" Tapping

June 27, 2014

Born August 6, 1944 and passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 27, 2014 with his family by his side at 69 years of age. Loving husband of Brenda with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage. Predeceased by his father and mother, Reginald (1993) and Lois (2011). Loved father of Rich (Charlene), and Chris (Amie). Papa of Rebecca, Spencer, David, Connor, Rachel, Russell, Zoe, Parker, Late Brooke (2003) and Max. Brother of James (Donna), Linda (Darl) Tennant, Maribelle McAllister and LoAnne (Ray) Goossen and the late Wilfred, late Carol (John) Middel, and the late Kathie (Richard) Ward. Brother-in-law of Helen (Lloyd) Gould, Susan (Barry) Robinson, Gerald and (Pauline) Trombley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dick retired after 37 years in Real Estate. He was elected to Essex Town Council and served as a Police Commissioner. He also volunteered as an Essex Firefighter; the Kinsmen Club and various other committees/clubs. Dick loved collecting and restoring antique vehicles. He collected clocks and created wood carvings. Visitation Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. The funeral service will take place from the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, the Hospice of Windsor or the Canadian Red Cross. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com