RICHARD "DICK" PICARD

October 18, 2024

Richard “Dick” Picard of Kincardine died, with family by his side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Oct. 18, 2024, at the age of 82. Loving father of Michelle King (Frank Chartrand) and Jeffery Picard (Jennifer McKellar). Beloved grandpa of Max King, Kelli King, Mary McKellar and Jori Picard. Dear brother of Sandy Foster (Gerry), Marilyn Latimer, and George Picard (Cheryl). Fondly remembered by his in-laws, Linda Forest (Terry) and Steve Kelch (Margaret), as well as extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Wilf and Doris Picard; brother, Alan Picard; and son in-law, Kevin King. Dick married Sharon Archer, the love of his life, in Sarnia, Oct. 7, 1967. In 1971, Dick and Sharon, along with their two children, moved to Kincardine, where he began his career at the Bruce Heavy Water Plant, as a mechanical maintainer. He worked at the “Heavy” until he retired in the late 1990s. Retirement meant more time together for Dick and Sharon - winters in Florida and golfing at Somerhill Golf Club. Dick was a parachutist with 109 jumps under his belt, a passionate woodworker and handy man. He took great pride in, and care of, the family home, putting his carpentry skills to good use. As a hunter, Dick enjoyed his yearly trip with his brother George, son Jeff, and cousins Tom and Barry. The hunt camp was called “Pray for Rain;” rain meant more time for stories and cards. Dick was a dedicated family man; his family was everything to him. He was proud of them all, and loved them dearly. Dick’s absence will be greatly felt by all those who knew him. Final resting place, Kincardine Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial on-line at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.