I was very fortunate in my youth to spend a lot of time with the King family. Uncle Richard was a very positive influence in my life. He was always kind, supportive and encouraging. He really got it.

My love and condolences to Auntie Simone, Shaun, Steve, Simon and families.

Brian

As a child, I always felt seen and heard by Uncle Richard. He would get down to my level and talk to me as he would any adult and my welfare and opinion always mattered to him. Everyone needs an ‘Uncle Richard’ in their life and my siblings and I were lucky to grow up with this very special one. The world needs his gentle and loving kind. Love and condolences to Auntie Simone (who played her own special role in our family) and love and condolences to Shaun, Steve and Simon and their families. Judy B

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Simone and family:

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. While I had the pleasure to meet Richard only a handful of times it was clear the love and connection the two of you had.

Pam Wilson

I was the Civic Census taker for many years and enjoyed our chats. The past four years we enjoyed our chats in the front yard when taking our granddaughter for a walk. May the comfort of family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Dear Simone and family— we were so sad to read of Richard’s passing in the paper today. We have such fond memories of his gentle manner and lovely sense of humour. He was such a gentleman. Dave and Diane Macdonald

To Shaun and Family,

Shaun and Karen, our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. I only met him briefly, but he was a real gentleman. Remember the many good times you have had with him.

Best Regards

Vern and Marlene McLean

As someone who has a learning disability I first met Rich King through the Friday afternoon Poets club with My father and I enjoyed listening to his life experiences about his traveling through the world and he treated me like one of the regular guys at the table with the upmost kindness and respect and he loved to laugh and be in his element with each other I will truly miss you Rich May god bless your family and friends sincerely Jim Krueger

Dear Simone and family; Sending our sincere condolences to you all during this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Rest in Peace.

Mary & Joe Pacchiano