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Keith RICKARD Obituary
RICKARD, Keith John:
Lifetime resident of Palmerston North, passed away on November 22, 2020, just short of his 94th birthday. Keith was a loving husband of Joy (deceased 2006) and father to Brian and Neal, father in-law to Judy and Heather and Grandfather to Angela, Samantha, Guy and Mitchell and great-grandfather to Eiko, Eli, Axel, Willow and Juniper; a Brother to Marjorie, Dulcie and to Donald and Kathleen (both deceased) and a special friend to Judy Rossiter. Keith's 50 year work life included Martins Foundry, Longburn Freezing Works, PN Hospital, Brick and Pipes, Massey Agricultural College, Richardsons Drilling and Massey University (Sports Centre). His sporting life was centred on Kia Toa RFC (player, coach, life member and Patron) and Evergreens Golden Oldies, he ran with PN Harriers, the Marathon Clinic and at Masters Games. Always exercising, fit and analysing and sharing his passion with those he mentored. In accordance with his strongly held wishes there is no funeral and his ashes will join those of Joy Rickard. Brian and Neal will however have a memorial service for close family and friends once Neal and Heather leave quarantine and get to PN. You are invited to contact Neal on +61452231956 or email
[email protected] or [email protected].
Special thanks are due to the Julia Wallace Staff who maintained a high level of professional and empathetic care throughout Keith's stay. Truly fabulous and unfair to single them out by name.
Memories and Condolences
for Keith RICKARD
3 Entries
Heather Rickard
November 24, 2020
I could not have asked for a better father in law and Granddad. Always loyal to us and was able to make us laugh
Sandi Morris
November 24, 2020
The voice of reason with a mega memory, never forgetting a special date to make a memorable phone call to Mum & Dad. Always welcoming an unplanned visit from the Gemmell’s, as if we had never left. Keith, you have always been the special person for Dad and our family, so go have a bloody good catch up with Bob and the other Rugby greats who paved the way. You will always be in our memories. Our condolences to your close family and friends.
PS - I remember the ‘no funerals’ instruction and discussion, Keith got the final word
Love Steve & Sandi Morris.
November 24, 2020
So Sad to hear of Keiths {Biffo!] passing.life long friend of Les Rossiter and the Rossiter clan. Many great Rugby memories and xmas parties with us.Rest easy.Alife well lived
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