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Croft; Richard Maxwell “Rick”

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Croft – Richard Maxwell “Rick”, 74, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Born in Liverpool, Rick was a son of the late Percy and Vivian (Rhyno) Croft.
In his younger years, Rick worked in the woods logging before moving on to work for Bowater Mersey Paper Company loading boats and working as a diver. He, along with his wife, Joanne, enjoyed fishing in their boat and restoring old tractors. He was an avid collector of many items, but he had a special love for guns and making his own bullets and shells. He was a great marksman. Rick was happiest when spending time at his camp on the River Road.
Rick is survived by his loving wife and sweetie, Joanne McCarthy; step-daughter, Kim McCarthy; step-grandchildren, Ryan, Mia, Kevin, Kory and Kelby; brother, Donald; and his lovable rescue dog, Charlie.
He as predeceased by a step-daughter, Kerri Huskins.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Service, Liverpool. A graveside service will be held July 26th at 11:00 a.m. in the Brooklyn Community Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
A special thank you to Giffy, Andrew, Greg and Maynard for their kindness and help.

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  1. Anne Peverill

    Joanne, I was so sorry to read of Rick’s passing.
    My heartfelt condolences to you & the family.
    R I P Rick

  2. John W.Dexter

    I was shocked to learn of Ricky passing. I lived next door to him for a number of years and went to the gun club with him years ago.Sorry for your loss.

  3. Terry &Donna Connolly

    Sorry to hear about your loss.He was a good person and neighbour.Take care.

  5. Faye Levy

    Dear Joanne,
    Norman and I are so very saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing. I will cherish the memories of seeing him come up for a visit on his ride on mower with Charles sitting in the wagon, and then later years on one of his tractors..He certainly was a wealth of information. He was a very smart man. I remember when I delivered the Christmas Gifts for Santa for Seniors, and how happy he was….Know that I am here for…I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Faye and Norman

  6. Mary Lowe

    So sorry to see that Rick has passed…my condolances to Joanne and the Family…RIP Rick

  7. Sydney and Denise Parnell

    Our deepest condolences on Ricky passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. He loved the tractors he collected and had a Special love for the Old Army truck he refinished and used in Parades years back.

  8. Faye Levy

    Dear Joanne,
    Norman and I are so saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing. He was a wealth of knowledge and was always willing to share things he knew. I think the last time we had a good chat was when I delivered the Christmas gifts for Santa for Seniors. He was so happy. I will always cherish the memories of him driving his lawnmower up the road with “ Sir Charles” in the wagon and coming in for a visit or when you would see him come up the road on one of his tractors. I know how much both you and Rick loved to go fishing and just set down at the Marina and watch the boats. Hold on to all your wonderful memories as they will help you through this sad time. I will keep you in my prayers.
    Love, Faye & Norman

  9. John Townsend

    Joanne and family: Please accept my conolences in Rickeys passing. I thought a lot of Rick, and was amused when he woul get upset when the beavers would flood his woodland at the camp. He was a good friend to me. We did many things together especialy target shooting at indoor, and outdoor ranges. Rest in peace Rick.

  10. Valerie and Donald Inness

    Dear Joanne and Family:
    Our deepest condolences to you all. I met Ricky when I worked at the Museum. He was a great person, always in the best of moods. I can only hope there is a shooting range in heaven just for him. Stay well and be safe.
    Valerie Inness

  11. Bob and Brenda Lohnes

    Sorry to hear that Rickey has passed away, our condolences to his family.

  12. Bob and Brenda Lohnes

    Very sorry to hear that Rickey has passed away, our condolences to his family.

  13. Brenda and Bob Lohnes

    Very sorry to hear that Rickey has passed away, our condolences to his family.

  14. Charlene & Carl Veinot

    Joanne & Family:

    We were saddened to hear of Ricky passing. Always enjoyed having
    a chat with him. Hold all the memories that you have of him close to
    your heart and hopefully that will help with the healing process. Our
    thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take Care.

  15. David whynott of mersey point

    Sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing He will be remembered by the many people who knew him.

  16. D BLAKE CONRAD

    Surprised & sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Growing up he & Donnie were inseparable. Later he & Vivian were always out for a drive & would stop in. Later still it was he & Joanne & Charles David stopping by. Always had a storey or some bit of wisdom to pass on. He will be greatly missed,

    BLAKE & Jo-Anne

  17. Gary Davis

    Marion and I are sorry to read of Rickey’s passing. We had fun times when we were in The Liverpool Privateers Militia.

  18. Dan & Barb MacLaren

    We are shocked and saddened to learn of Ricky’s passing. We will miss our chats at the marina and remember the many times Ricky and Prince Charles would stop for a visit. RIP

  19. Charlotte fancy

    Wow…shocked to read this..always had a good story to tell when he came in and got gas…always talking about Charles…..will miss our chats…

  20. Doug & Valerie

    We are so sorry to see this. Rick was a great neighbor and will be missed. Sending love to Joanne.

  21. Phyllis

    Love you all. Joanne will surely miss the good times they shared. Wish we could be there to hug Jo at this time. Hopefully restrictions will come to an end soon and we can be together.
    So sorry you lost him.
    Phyllis & Bill

  22. wayne.cross cross

    Sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. He was a good neighbor and friend. We had many chats about our mutual interests. Antique tractors and boats. In particular his old boat the “BEAMER”. I know Ricky and Joanne had many a happy adventure in it fishing . Ricky will definitely be missed mowing his grass on his ride on mower or for a little spin around the neighborhood on one of his favorite tractors the “Ferguson”. I enjoyed the chats and realized that Ricky was a local historian who had a wealth of local knowledge about the history of area. Lots of good memories. Condolences to Joanne and “Sir Charles”.
    RIP
    Wayne Cross
    and Lana Johnston.
    Pasadena , NL.

  23. Darlene and Wayne Trimm

    Joanne, Sorry to hear of Rick passing. He loved to tell me of the many good times he had at my grandmothers and uncles home in the bay. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Darlene

  25. Shirley and Paul Shot

    Joanne and family, please accept our sincere condolences on Ricky’s passing. He will be missed. Keep your memories close and reminisce often of your many fishing trips that you both loved so much.
    Shirley and Paul

  26. Susan M MacLeod

    Joanne and Family

    I am so sad to hear of Ricki’s passing. Quite a surprise. Recently we had a good chat at Transcotia Restuarant. He surely will be missed by so many friends.
    My sincere condolences
    Susan MacLeod and Murray Cluett

  28. Melanie Sarty

    I was so surprised and saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing .My sincere condolences to the family.

  29. Barry and Sandy Cross

    Joanne,
    So sorry to hear of Rickys passing, he will be greatly missed. He always had a yarn to tell whenever we would get together at Wayne’s. if there is anything Barry and I can do, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Take care. R.I.P Ricky

  30. Roy and Jane Payzant

    Joanne,
    We were saddened to hear of Rickie’s passing.Please except our sincerest sympathy.He will be missed by all those who knew him.

  31. Susan Mcfatridge

    Sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, hold your memories close you will be in my thoughts and players!

    Susan&Charlie McFatridge

  32. Debee Ramey

    So sorry to hear about Rick. I am thinking of you Joanne and send you all my love.

  33. Sheree Chandler

    To the Croft Family,

    Deepest sympathies to you all in your loss. I believe there was a familial connection between Ricky and my late husband, Aubrey.
    May memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.

  34. Greg and Bonnie Kenney

    Joanne,

    We are so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Our condolences and sympathy. We had spent many an hour listening to the history of Liverpool and its people through him. Also his specific knowledge on nature and her ways. I will get many a smile I’m sure whenever I remember him. It was a blessing to have known him. We share in your grief. We are thinking of you.

  36. Kim Kook

    So sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. When I was a little girl Ricky would come to my grandparents house to see my Uncle Barrie. In later years whenever he saw me we would always chat. Ricky will be missed by all who knew him. Sincere condolences.

  37. sandra whynot

    Joanne and Family,I am so sorry to hear that Ricky has passed away. Ricky and Peter were good friends for so long and had many a good times in the Privateer Militia and the Hollow Log together.

  38. Valerie Rhyno

    To all of Rickys family.
    I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Ricky was definitely one if a kind. Sending my deepest condolences.

  39. Diane Munro

    Dear Joanne
    I was saddened to read that Rick had died. Rick and I go back for years when I was a V.O.N. nurse and I would visit Rick’s mom several times a week. I so enjoyed my visits with Rick’s Mom. I continued to meet Rick so many times around town. He was such a sincere man. Take good care of yourself. Sincerely Diane Munro, retired VON nurse-Queens County.

  40. Anna-Stell Vaughn

    Dear Joanne and family:
    Jordan and I send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Rick. It was always enjoyable when he would stop and have a chat on his way to or from the cottage, while I was walking along the Medway.

  41. Sylvia Wheadon

    so sorry to hear of Richard passing Ross and Richard were the the best of friends. They sure had great chats on the phone.

  43. Patti and Reid Emenau

    Joanne and family,

    We are sorry to hear of Rick’s death. Our sincere condolences to the family.

  45. Judy James

    Joanne please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear husband. Ricky was so very kind to welcome us to the community. I felt a real connection with his sincere humanity and care for others. His insistence that I come to the marina and assess one of our visitor boat skippers probably saved that man’s life. He was a sensitive and kind man. He will be sorely missed.

  46. Bucky and Donna Norman

    Sorry to read this obituary today. Keep all the good memories in your hearts to help you through this difficult time.

  47. Frank and Jane Croft

    We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ricky’s passing…Always looked forward to our little chats. Oh the memories…May He Rest In Peace in Gods Loving Arms❤

  50. Bob and Karen Barnes

    Rick was very pleasant and friendly and we will miss seeing him at the marina. Our sincere condolences to all of his family at this sad time.

  52. Sharon Westlake

    Joanne. I’m so sorry to here of Ricky passing. We will miss seeing him everyday at the Brooklyn Marina and the chats all the canteen staff had with him. Thinking of you. Takecare.

  53. Byron Whynacht

    So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Condolences to the family. The Croft brothers were pleasant to deal with thru their many Jeeps they loved with a passion over the years.

  54. Holly Jo Dalby

    So sincerely sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Our sincere condolences

    Brian and Holly Jo (Foshay) Dalby

  55. Linda Rafuse

    To Rick’s family……so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. We used to enjoy his visits and chats when he’d drop by the museum back in the day. Sending our sincere condolences.

    Linda Rafuse
    Queens County Museum

  57. Peter Rhyno

    I was surprised to learn of Ricky’s passing. I did not know that he was ill. Ricky was family and I have many good memories of Rick and his brother Donny and mother Vivian when I was a young man. He will be missed. Donny if you read this, I hope that you are doing well. I haven’t seen you in some time nor know where you presently are living. Take care my friend. Hope our paths cross again sometime soon.

  58. John LEEFE

    Always enjoyed chatting with Rick. He was a man of many interests who loved sharing with others.

  59. Shirley and Paul Shot

    Dear Joanne, please accept our sincere condolences on Ricky’s passing. You both had lots of great times out in the harbour. Remember the good times.

  60. The Dickies

    Dear Joanne
    We are sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing . His long connection to Brooklyn, his dedication to his mother Vivian, his personable friendly manner and his interest in local history are some of our memories of this special man . We extend our deepest sympathy ….
    Randi & Ted

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