Obituary of Richard Lloyd Burridge
It is with heavy hearts the family of Richard Lloyd Burridge “Ric” announce his passing, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, in his 71st year. Loving husband and best friend to Diane (Cake) for 52 years. Dear father to Rick (Dawn), Jody Rodney (Byron) and Jason (Katherine). Ric was the proud and cherished Grampa to 7 beautiful grandchildren: Chloe, Meghan, Bryce, Jayden, Isaiah, Lauren and Blake. His grandchildren were all so dear to him: he was so proud of each and every one. They are all so unique, talented and loved spending time with their grandpa. Ric is also survived by his brothers Dave and Tim; sisters Cathy Ormandy and Barb Ross. Ric will be missed by his Aunt Fran, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. He will be dearly missed by his mother-in-law Elsie Cake and sister-in-law Linda Newman (Doug). Ric spent 38 years working at Kellogg Canada as a millwright where he made many lifelong friends. He was an avid golfer and in retirement years spent hours on the links with his buddies. Ric was a homebody who enjoyed working in his yard and gardens. He was so proud to have the nicest lawn in the neighbourhood. There was not much Ric couldn’t do, or things he couldn’t fix, or at least give his best effort. Ric is predeceased by his father George (1974), mother Angela (2006), brother Larry (2005), father-in-law Clayton Cake (1985), nephew Chris Henderson, and brother-in-law Ron Ross and John Ormandy. Cremation has taken place. A private funeral service was conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Ric’s life will be held at LAMBETH LEGION, BRANCH 501, 7097 Kilbourne Road, London, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program or The Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
