RICHARD “RICK” EDWARD SCANLON

A proud, strong, stubborn, hard loving Irishman, who was a true-blue long-time Bomber season ticket holder, has given up his seat mid-season. He would have never done so willingly, but he had a heart so big, he used up 100 years of loving in 67 years. 

Rick attended and played football at Westwood Collegiate, which led to him being a lifetime Bombers fan. He had a nearly 20 year career at Quest Metals before moving to Wpg Transit, where he received multiple safe driver awards, in his 25 years prior to retirement. 

Rick was at the Palamino Club 33 years ago when he met his future wife, Sheila - a nurse who was home from Texas. Rick was smitten. They very quickly had a deep, unwavering love that got them through many challenges, one of which was Sheila’s MS diagnosis. Despite what was ahead, Rick never ever considered letting go. They renewed vows for their 10th anniversary in Texas and celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this past July. 

Rick loved his mom, Beverly and handled her health challenges with love and devotion when she became wheelchair bound in her last 9 years.

Rick became a proud Dad in 1986 when Robyn was born. His goal was to be the best dad in the world - he just always did the right thing! And oh my - she is her father’s daughter in so many ways! She is the stars in his sky and butterfly kisses on his cheeks. When Douglas showed up on the scene, Rick was leery but he lovingly gained a son-in-law in 2009.

Rick had a deep, unconditional love for his grandkids, arriving in 2010 & 2013. Ava joined him in his interest of true crime. Greyson is a skilled sports player and Grandpa loved watching his games and practices. They each had personal connections with their Grandpa and they loved each other to the moon and back. 

Rick’s retirement bucket list had one less item after he & Sheila went to London, then joined Danny & Katrina for an Ireland bus tour this past May. A great time was had by all.

Rick was a lover of all animals - even picking up and moving the frogs to safety while cutting grass. He had cats and fish, but Sheila turned him into a dog lover. You can bet he has cookies in his pockets for Keiko, Suzie & Emily when he sees them.

Sadly, he leaves his 2 pups Molly & Cooper, his family & many great friends. 

A Celebration of his Life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 603 Wellington Cres. If you have, please wear your Bombers attire or green for the Irishman!

Rick’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.

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