Major (Retired) Roy Richard "Dick" Geddes CD
Richard passed peacefully from complications arising from a stroke after a happy life.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father to Mary Lynne (Randy Maguire) and Bruce (Debbi Satterlee) and grandfather to Michael. Richard will be fondly remembered by Elizabeth’s family, her children Tom Orpana and his family and Kirsten Orpana. One of ten children of Clifford and Genevieve Geddes he is survived by June & Al McPherson, Herb, sister-in-law Joyce and many nephews and nieces and their families.
Richard (Dick) was a Korean War Veteran and proudly served in Canada, England, Germany and the Middle East during his 35 year army career. He enjoyed walking, music, opera, skiing, cottaging, camping and travelling.
Thanks to the exceptional staff at The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, Gatineau 1 North for their caring over the past years. Please consider a memorial donation to perleyrideaufoundation.ca. Richard will be buried at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at Beechwood Cemetery in a private service. We will hold a celebration of life at a later date. If you wish to be informed please email RRGeddescelebration@gmail.com
Digital Guestbook
Murray and Heather Geddes
Stan and Dauna Geddes
A life well lived! I will always remember my famous uncle who waited in line to become a Major General.
Joyce Geddes
Met Richard once back in the mid 50"s while dating Erle. Found Richard a very warm interesting person and it showed in his future life. The Geddes family had some personable people
Mike Geddes
I remember Richard as the uncle that was always smiling.
Wayne and Sheryl Geddes
Loved visiting with Uncle Richard at the last family reunion. Great stories and many laughs. I remember his giving me an awesome Christmas present in the Geddes Family Christmas name draw in Medicine Hat when I was eight! Thanks again Uncle Richard. Our love to Mary Lynne, Bruce, Elizabeth and the families.
Did not see alot of Uncle Richard over the years but enjoyed his company and conversation immensely. Thank you for your service to you country and love of family. Rest in Peace