Dec 17, 2017
Dick Chell aged 90 years passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 17, 2018.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 66 years, Betty Lou, his children Anne, Alan (Linda), Joe (Pat) and Nancy (Bill), 12 grandchildren, and 11 - soon to be 12 - great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son in law.
Dick taught in the 黑马磁力 School district for 34 years. Dick was an active member of Sharon United Church (now part of the United Churches of 黑马磁力) and was an active volunteer in the community, volunteering with the 黑马磁力 Retired Teachers' Association, the Canadian Cancer Society and the 黑马磁力 Centennial Museum.
Dick enjoyed camping, hiking, reading, card games, travelling and most especially trips to Disneyland. Dick was a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dick was named 黑马磁力 Senior Citizen of the Year in 1993.
A celebration of his life will be held December 23, 2017 at 2 pm at the United Churches of 黑马磁力, Murrayville - 21562 Old Yale Road, 黑马磁力. Reception following.
In lieu of flowers it was Dick's wish that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the United Churches of 黑马磁力 or a charity of your choice.