Richard Gordon Todd

Todd, Richard G.  (Dick)R'td CPO1 Bos'n, MMM, CD2

Dick passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 28, 2018 at the age of 81. Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, he grew up in Cranbrook, BC and had five siblings. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Eleanor, brother Robert, sister Shirley.

Dick joined the RCN in 1953, relocating to Victoria where he met the love of his life Marlene Davis. They were married on September 12, 1958, they would've celebrated their 60th anniversary this year.
After Dads Naval Career, it was time for Mom to travel,
and she dragged Dad to many places Africa, Austraila/NZ, China/Asia and all over Europe.

Dick is survived by his wife Marlene, sisters Cindy(Ed),Dorothy and children  Kelly(Kevin), Rhonda, Paula(Bruce)and grand-daughters Amanda, Jennifer(twins), Erica and Julie.
Papa was like a father to the twins and he will be sorely missed.
He loved his two cats Penny & Zoe whom are still looking for him. He will be missed by many wonderful friends.

Dick served in RCN from 1953-1992, almost 39 yrs. He served as  Coxswain on HMCS Terra Nova 1979-1981 and Base Chief at CFB Esquimalt from 1984-1988.
After Retirement, he continued to serve actively  for a few years with Naval Reserves at Albert Head. He was still active with the RCNBF & Chief's & Petty Officers' ASSN

The Family would like to thank  Dr. Pewarchuk and entire staff at Victoria Hospice for the care of our Father.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday 11 of May at 1-4PM at the Rainbow Room at Chief's & Petty Officers' Mess. In lieu of flowers donations to BC SPCA or Victoria Hospice sent in his name.

Celebration of Life

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday, May 11, 2018
Rainbow Room at the Chief's an Petty Officers Mess 1575 Lyall St Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V9A 5K5