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Passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Carolyn Lawton. Loving father of Rosalyn Lawton and Trevor (Sam Beatty) Lawton. Cherished son of the late Norman and the late Isabelle Lawton. Dear brother of the late Linda Lawton and brother-in-law of Connie (Dave) Ciehanskie, Greg (Julie) Rich, Mary
Lou (Tom) Molenaar, Larry (Gail) Rich and Kent (Deanna Dunham Roberts) Rich. Richard will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the medical staff at Sunnybrook Hospital, Ed’s House and the Palliative Care team that helped Richard with his ALS journey. Donations to ALS Canada or Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Rick touched our lives and the many that were blessed to know him. He has left this world much too soon and will be missed and remembered through the memories of those that loved him. Our sincere condolences to Carolyn and family! May the Creator guide you to everlasting peace. Sincerely Ron and Holly Hamilton
There is a big hole here in Gore's Landing without Rick. We miss you. Love to the Lawton family and friends ❤️?
I'm so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I hope you all find comfort in the memories and know that he is in a better place.
Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers goes out to your family. Love and Blessing Rev Joan
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So sad to hear of Rick’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. Rick was a good soul. RIP my friend.
Dear Carolyn and family, I am so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. You and your family are in my heart. Sending hugs.Luv Karen
Dear Carolyn and family, I am so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. You and your family are in my heart. Sending hugs.Luv Karen
So sorry for your loss, Rick was a great bass player, condolences to the family.
Rick you been a good friend for over 50yrs!! You will be missed. My condolences to Carolyn and family at this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Give the kids a big hug and one for you!!
It is with great sympathy for Rick and his family that I hear this sad news of his much too early passing. He will be missed. It seems our careers mirrored each other's from the early construction days at Pickering as mere kids to Darlington and then later with OPS. I will cherish those memories and have best wishes for his family in this time of huge loss. May he rest in peace.
Carolyn and family, we were very sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. Kim worked with Rick at OPG and they had great conversations and lots of laughs. Condolences to you all.
Peace be with you Rick and Family. Hope to get that base lesson that I missed during Darlington times in heaven. Always enjoyed talking tunes and having a laugh. Family be strong.
I’m so sad to hear of Rick’s passing. I worked with Rick many times. He was a great guy and a pleasure to be around. My condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing and deepest condolences to the Lawton family. I worked with Rick at OPG Darlington and always enjoyed his many stories of his band, motorcycle and time working with the Teamsters.
My condolences to Rick's family at this difficult time. It is always hard to go through the loss of a loved one. I, as so many others who have left messages, worked with Rick at Opg for a number of years. He did have some colorful stories and did think very highly of family. His family should be proud of such a hard working, resilient, and thoughtful man that he was. He is getting a well deserved rest and God willing, we will all cross paths again in the future. May God be with you all.
My most sincere condolences to you Carolyn, Rosalyn and Trevor. Rick and I worked at Darlington on A crew together for years. He always spoke so proudly of you all. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Condolences to the Lawton family. So sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I had the pleasure of working with Rick. He will be missed here at OPG. We lost another good one. Rest Easy Rick
Again, my sincere condolences on Rick’s passing. I just wanted to say that Rick was truly an awesome guy and great fun to work with. He had a colourful life and the best stories of his many experiences in life. From the 70’s and 80’s (my lips are sealed) to meeting Carolyn and having his kids. His time with the Teamsters and OPG and his zest for life itself. The Band and his love for music and movies. He was truly one of the most interesting and funniest people I’ve ever met, and anyone who knew him, knows what I’m saying. The most important people to him were always his Family. He talked of you often and fondly. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in Paradise buddy. You earned it. Xo
My condolences to family , Richard will be missed .
I’m so very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I spoke to him a few weeks ago and throughout it, his concern was always about his family. Know he loved you all so very much and often talked about his family while we worked. The thing I most adored about him was his great sense of humour. He could come up with the best and funniest zingers and I could not help but laugh. He’d do this despite his personal pain. I can honestly say I had the best time of my work career working the last few years with him in the Haz building. I will truly miss him. Rick, I know you’re watching. You’re pain free buddy. Rest well. xo
My sincere condolences to Rick's family. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Rick was a great guy to work with. He always had great stories to tell.
My condolences to the family, Rick was always a very nice guy and pleasure to work with, may he rest in peace,
I express my deepest sympathy. The Bible promises that your loved one will come to life again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.
Carolyn, Rosalyn and Trevor, sincere condolences to you. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
Carolyn, Roz, Trevor and Sam. My heart is with you all as you grieve the loss of Rick. His quick wit, infectious smile and laugh, always with a helping, caring hand and gratitude, will always be remembered. The memories will live on, as he will in your hearts. We all have had some great times together. Love to you all. Lee, Skyelar and Cameron xo