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Richard Swettenham passed away suddenly on December 12, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Beloved Husband of 44 years to Anne. Father of Amy (Edward) and Ross. Loving grandfather to Mara, Braiden, Kahlan, Owen and Max. Richard will be missed by his brother Nigel (Bobby), mother-in-law Dorothy, brother-in-law Joseph (Lucy), his nephew Mathieu and walking companion Beau. Welcomed in peace by his parents Rosemary and Norman, father-in-law Joseph and 4 footed friends Belle and Popeye. A Celebration of Life will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg, on Sunday December 22nd from 1-3 pm. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
Dear Anne , Amy and Ross It is with heavy heart I send you my condolences. I recently heard about Richards passing. I haves moved to NB and am out of touch with the old world. Richard and I shared a work station for 17 years. We had lunches and coffee breaks together every day. We did business road trips together and worked together for a short period in Whitby. I am sure we shared over 1 million laughs together!!!! We were so different and yet inseparable. He was like a big brother to me. He thought me so much. He was a big part of my life Kevin Kevin.mcdonnell514@gmail.com
Dear Ann, Amy and Ross, It was yesterday that I heard about Richard's passing, by the former Ciba employee Reuben. I worked with Richard and Kevin in the pharma development lab, as a development pharmacist from 1991 to 1998, when the lab was closed and Richard migrated to Oshawa. We had differences in approaches concerning technical matters, wherein Richard defended his ways passionately. But that apart, he helped me a lot, as a freshly immigrated Armenian to "acclimatise" (mentally and physically) with the Canadian ways/climate . In particular, he initiated me to the usage of computers, in wherein he was excellent. He even a few instances came home (at DDO) to set up our family computer or explain why it was not going as it was supposed. He would counsel to walk backwards, when the freezing wind was coming from the front! Being a real Christian, he lived the "love thy neighbour" in his daily life. Sometimes, when he was late to the lab in the morning, our manager Hansruedi Siegrist asked him the reason, Richard would say "I was helping the neighbour fixing the roof". I still remember his "Shakespearean" dilemma in the lab: "to go or not to go" (to Oshawa) when Ciba Montreal was closing down in 1998. I am confident our Lord will help the process of healing, keeping you always with Richard's best memories. I stay sincerely your's Adom and Aida
Richard and I were best friends through most of elementary and high school. He was a curious, inventive and fun guy in those early days.Years later, we met by chance on a train in Montreal and said we should meet up sometime but never did.Our condolances to his family.
Hi Nigel,Sorry to here about Richard.Heard from Joyce Swettenham.Would love to be in contact.Phone No 07979578240 (mobile)
We are sending our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dearest Anne, Amy, Ross and families. Richard was such a kind and loving man and had such a very big heart. I will always remember the way he smiled and how he embraced my family and I as his own. Our Dear Poppa Smurf will forever be in our hearts and he will be missed. Take comfort in knowing how very much he loved all of you and please know that our love and support are with you all always.Lots of LoveSusan and MikeAmelia and Lilianna Osso
To Amy and Ross, I was deeply saddened by the news of your father (my god father’s) passing. I wish you all well during this difficult time. You and your mother are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest In Peace brother. We chatted several times and it was always pleasant
Sorry for your Loss , Richard was a kind and gentle soul and will certainly be missed by all of us. He was great to talk to and Dispatch
My sincerest condolences for the loss of Richard. He was a polite and soft-spoken gentleman, and he will be missed by many.
Going to miss you Bro. Was far to soon to see you go so suddenly. So glad we got to spend a last day together on December 4th. That will be my lasting memory. Love and good memories Nigel
My sincerest condolences to the family from 660206 Hyndman
Dearest Dorothy, Dear Joseph and Lucie,I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. It was so untimely and sudden. I am so very sorry. Sincere sympathy.Suzanne