Anthony, Richard Dean “Dick” , 79, of Kempt, Queens County, passed away on Thursday, May 31st, in the V.G. Site of QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Jordan and Elizabeth (Rawding) Anthony.
Dick was self employed all of his life being a well known owner of his own trucking business, Christmas Tree business, saw mill as well as being a major forestry land owner. He was very active in his community. He was a member of the Kempt United Baptist Church, where he was serving as the trustee and he also sang in the church choir and the North Queens Male Choir.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Glenetta; sons Braydon (Pamela), Kevin (Elizabeth), both of Hubley; grandchildren Janel, Ryan, Michael, Christopher and Alexander.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, from 7-9 P.M., at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 4th, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., from the Kempt United Baptist Church. Reverend John Boddy officiating, assisted by the Reverend Clarence Clarke. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Kempt. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kempt United Baptist Church or to the Northfield United Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Sandra & Ronnie Ellis
I would like to say how very sorry we were to hear of Dick’s passing. Dick will always be rememered by our entire family as a kind and thoughtful person. He gave Ronnie work when he needed work to support his family and when anything was going on in our family he was there. The most emotional of all is when Mike went out one Christmas eve to ask Dick to be his grampy and of course he accepted with tears in his eyes. That was 20 years ago and Mike still calls him Grampy Dick. So thank you for being apart of our lives. Dick will always have a special place in our hearts. R.I.P. Our Special Friend . Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family.
Chrissie &Norm Knock
Please accept our deepest sympathy to all of the family.Dick will be missed by a lot of people and we will miss him as well.When ever we were with Dick and Glenetta you could count on having a few giggles with his sense of humor. You can be sure that if the Angels are singing Dick will be right by there side chiming in along with his Dad, Jordan.
So long Dick…we will see you in the sweet by and by…………
rev john and david sullivan
dick was a wonderful man all the time went i used to sing
with the north queen male choir and his friendship went see him
at rehearful and we on the road singing at differnt churches
dick alway be there
to his wife you had wonderful husband you was alway there
suppot him
rev john sullivan the former pastor of the northbrookfieldunited
baptist pastorage
mr david sullivan former number of the north queen male choir
davidsullivan@eastlink.ca
Joel Craft
My deepest sympathy to Braydon and the entire Anthony family. Although Dick and i met very briefly i sensed he was a fun loving person with a strong love for his family. I am so sorry i have lost the opportunity to know Dick better.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Glenetta and family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Dick will be remembered by his friends and community as a caring, honest and loving man. God Bless.
Doug Lane
Please accept my deepest sympathy to the family, I work with Braydon and only met Dick last week. He allowed a friend and I to access his land to fish on the Medway. We stopped in on our return and he regaled us with many stories of the river and his experiences. I can’t believe he passed so soon after. Brayden, Joel and I will be thinking of you and your dad often as we remember our meeting with him and your mom. Doug
Don and Elizabeth Webster
Glenetta and family….. we were shocked and saddened to read of Dick’s passing. Somehow, time is going too fast and taking those we remember, from days past, out of our midst. Surely we have great memories of Dick , including the infamous smile.
Don and I wish to offer you and the family our sincere sympathy.
May your good memories of Dick help you cope with the sadness you are dealing with now. You are in our thoughts.
Don and Libbie
Hugh Mosher
Dear Glenetta and family,
So sorry to read about Dick’s passing. I had not seen you or him in years but I have many fond memories of visits as well as campaigning. My thoughts are with you all and I know your own memories will help you go forward.
Marlean & Bob Rhodenizer
Dear Glenetta and family,
We were shocked and saddened to read of Dick’s passing. For the
many years of pleasant times together with you both, now we have
good memories of Dick. We can just imagine him singing along
with Jordan and 10,000 angels around the Throne of heaven.
He lived life to the fullest and left you with wonderful memories.
May God surround your hearts with His peace and love.
Sincere sympathy, Bob & Marlean Rhodenizer,
and Debbie Rhodenizer Zwicker
BARB WILES
Glenetta So surprise and sorry to read of Dicks passing. He will be missed by many . My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family God Bless
Barb [Cropley ] Wiles
Al and Sadie Huskins
To Glennata and Family,
We wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy at
this very difficult time. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Dick has always been a valued member of the community and
known for the businesses he has been involved in. It is with great
respect that he is remembered by those who knew him.
Sincerely,
Al and Sadie Huskins
219 Alexandra Ave.
Bridgewater,N.S.
Fred and Jackie Snooks
Braydon, Pam and family, please accept our sincere condolences for your sudden loss. May warm memories and good friends provide you comfort during this difficult time.
Thinking of you, Jackie and Fred S
Lorraine (nee Shupe) and Robert Quinn
Bob and I were saddened to hear of our first cousin’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Glenetta and the family.
Alicia (nee Robinson) Murphy
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all the family. You are all in my thoughts and prays at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Dick especially when he would pick on Tryson whenever he would get a chance. Prays and thoughts to you all.
Denton & Jeannette Orde
We were surprised and saddened to hear of Dick’s passing and extend our sincere sympathy to you Glenetta and the family. Our prayers are with you in your time of saddness.
Denton and Jeannette
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Glenetta and family, We were saddened to learn of Dick’s
passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please take comfort knowing that others care.
God Bless
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Laureen, Russ, Kristen & Will Bates
Glenetta, Kevin & Braydon, We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dick’s passing. I have known Dick since I was small and have always had fond memories of him during get togethers when he came to the states to deliver Christmas trees. My parent’s thought the world of him and so does my family. We are so glad we were able to visit last summer to see him. He meant so much to my whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Laureen, Russ, Kristen & Will Bates
BILL AND LEORA CAVANAGH
sorry to hear of dicks passing glenetta he will be missed by everyone who knew him
BILL AND LEORA CAVANAGH
Christine, Royce and Jason Ford
Dear Glenetta, We still can’t believe that Dick is gone. We will all miss his kindness and wonderful sense of humour. Stay strong! We are thinking about you in this sudden loss! Our deepest sympathy!
Sincerely, Christine, Royce and Jason Ford
Heidi Heim
Glenetta and family,
My deepest sympathies to you all, Dick was such a nice man, always had a story and a smile to share, he was so interested in the Vimy Ridge trip that my family went on in April, he said he would have loved to go on that trip!! He was such a kind man, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen, Lynn Martin and Family
Dick our dearest friend and family, you are going to be missed by so many people. It saddens our hearts that this wonderful man is now gone. He is certainly going to be missed by so many people and his kindness and generousity will never be forgotten. His support for Jenna over the years has been so much appreciated and now he will be another person for her to make her dream come true. God Bless you all at this time of sadness..we know that he is now in God’s care.
Faith (Faye) D'Eon
Dear Glenetta and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this sad time.
Therese ,Arthur and Angel Northup
Dear Anthony Family,
Mrs Anthony, Braydon and Kevin and grandchildren accept my deepest sympathy. I know how Janel, Ryan and Micheal loved grampy Anthony. He surely will be missed. May you thank God for the great man grampy was and may you be strenghten by our prayers.
Steven Ringer and Family
Our deepest sympathies to you Glenetta and to your whole family. Dick was great man and will always be remembered.
BettyAnne Ellis
My condolences to Dick’s family at this sad time. I have so many happy memories of growing up next door to him and his family. He was a dear friend to everyone in my family and will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.
Robert (Bob) & Marilyn Ellis
We just heard today of the passing of Mr. Anthony – Dick, as he asked us to call him. We will be saddened not to see his winning smile when we come to Church in Kempt. The last time that we saw Dick and his dear wife was on the day that they saw to it that we had supper prior to the Barbershop Quartet concert on the 29th of April. Mrs Anthony, we extent our condolences to you and your family. The one thing that we can be certain of is that he is in heaven with his dear saviour. Our love and hugs to you. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Marilyn Ellis
Chris & Pam Scott
Braydon & Family
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your Father. Keep the good memories close through this difficult time!
Chris & Pam
Myrna Crouse
Glenetta and family:
So shocked and sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. It is during these difficult times that we draw comfort from God and He will certainly bring peace of mind to your hearts and surround you with His love. May God’s blesssing be upon you all in the days ahead.
Myrna
Charles Blakney
Dear Glenetta and family
I am so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing, he will always be remembered by me.
Lawrence & Lisa DeLong
Glenetta, Kevin, Braydon and family…..please accept our deepest sympathy on Dick’s passing. Having grown up with Kevin and Braydon I have had the good fortune of many visits to your home and experiencing Dick’s kindness, generosity, good natured teasing and his laugh.
From knowing Dick it has always been evident that he had a great sense of pride in his family, his work and his community as well as a great love of the outdoors.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by Lisa and I as well as his community and large circle of friends.
Suzanne & Ron Frail
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Zeb & Karen Stanley
Glenetta and family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Zeb has some great memories of his hunting trips to NS and meals at your home, His mouth still waters when he thinks about your bread. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Zeb and Karen
Philip Anthony
It was with sadness that I read of Richards passing. Please accept my condolences to you, Glenetta and boys. at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Richard. Sincerely Philip
Gordi
Dear Glenetta,
Sorry to hear about Dick. When mom told me what had happened, it was quite a shock. I remember when I was a lot younger, coming over from school sometimes to visit and going on those afternoon drives in the van. All great memories. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Stanley & Joan Canning
Glenetta and family
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dick’s passing. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David and Pauline Cunningham
Our tHOUghts and prayers are with your families at this saddened moments. We send deepest sympathy to the family and may you find comfort in the memories you share.
May God Bless and comfort you .
Donna & Gilford Kempton
Dear Glenetta & Families
So sorry to hear of the Dicks passing . He was a very loving and caring man. he sure will be missed by the family, friends and the community.
May God bless and comfort you.
Den Stone
To Glenetta and family,
So very sorry to here of Dick’s passing I have many fond memories of our hunting trips, My family still talk about the many great meals we enjoyed at your home . Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Den Stone
Paul, Fred, and Peggy DesBarres
Glenetta Anthony & Family,
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Joe and Lee Baxter
Sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to Glenetta and family . Dick worked with us in putting woods roads through our property years ago, it was a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work. We fondly recall his easygoing manner and great sense of humour.
Daryll (Robart) Lambert
Braydon and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Mike Cushing
Dear Glenetta, Kevin and Braydon, and family.
I just heard today of Dick’s passing. Dick was a kind and giving person. He accepted us all equally and were a part of his extended family. Dick will never be forgotten and I think of Dick when I see an old Dodge truck. I’m sure Dick is in heaven and probably getting things organized.
Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Love Mike Cushing and family.
Darrell Freeman
Braydon,
I just heard through Mike Cushing about your father’s passing. I lost my father a few years ago and I know the void that it leaves in your heart. My thought are with you and your family, your brother and his, and of course your mother.