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Rick Funston

Rick Funston

December 9, 2016

Rick Funston
With great sadness we announce the passing of Rick Neil Funston, of Mount Forest, on Friday, December 9th, 2016 in his 56th year.  Beloved husband of Diane Fordham-Funston.  Dear brother of Garry Funston and his wife Jeannie and Terry Funston and his wife Jill.  Dear uncle of Randy Funston and his wife Andrea and their children Paige and Shade.  Rick will be fondly remembered by Diane’s parents Donald and Anne Fordham, her sister Gail and her husband Steve Wilson and niece Mellisa and her husband Evan and their children Maddison and Wynter.  Sadly missed by his canine companions, Jordie and Beag.  Predeceased by his parents Neil and Eleanor Funston.  A celebration of Rick’s life and memories will be shared at the Mount Forest Legion on Saturday, December 17th at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow until 4 p.m.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Guelph Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.

Condolences

To our loved one who has passed away, may the winds of heaven whisper hourly benedictions over his hallowed grave. Rest In Peace, Rick.

— Todd Ritchie, January 10, 2017

Our sympathies to Rick's family. It is always difficult to lose a loved one and at this time of year we as feel the loss in an even more severe way. I'm sure the many positive memories of Rick will give you comfort as you grieve and will keep him in your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

— Mabel & Tom Lavender (Funston), December 17, 2016

Garry and Jeannie, we are so sorry to hear that you've lost your dear brother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

— The Gregson Family, December 17, 2016

To the Funston Family, Please accept my sincerest sympathies at this most difficult of times. Rick was a neighbour and friend of the family. Our families knew each other well many years ago. Rick had a wonderful sense of humour and was a great guy. We shared many a bus ride to school and many a night playing cards at our home. While we haven't kept in touch he certainly was someone I remember fondly. Gone to soon RIP Rick!

— Marion Williams (McCarthy), December 16, 2016

Terry and Jill. We were so sad to hear of the death of your brother. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Manfred and Elaine

— Manfred and Elaine, December 16, 2016

Diane, Terry and Jill - sending you our deepest condolences. Rick was a great guy. Please know that we will remember him with fondness, as will many others.

— Laura Douglas & Rick Vaine, December 16, 2016

It saddens me to hear of the passing of my buddy Rick. My heart felt condolences to all of Rick\\'s family. R.I.P. my friend you will be missed...Cheers to you Rick until we meet again.

— Fred McEachnie, December 15, 2016

Dear: Terry and Jill our thoughts Prayers are with your family on the pasting of your brother The Durfy\\'s of Stratford Bill,Linda,James.Kate Durfy\\'s

— Bill & Linda ,James &Kate, December 15, 2016

Gary, Jean, Terry and Jill, I was so saddened to hear about Rick. He and I shared a huge part of our growing up years and I always considered him a friend. My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. I know he will be missed terribly.

— Maureen Gregson Lewis, December 15, 2016

We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Rick. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family at this very difficult time.

— Allen & Suzanne Morrison, December 14, 2016

...So sorry to hear of his passing...from our family....thoughts and prayers to yours... The Schmidt's (Ken & Marilyn, Deanna & Dwayne)

— Ken & Marilyn Schmidt, December 14, 2016

Garry,Jeanie and family Please accept my deepest sympathy my thoughts and Prayers are with you May he rest in Peace Love and hugs,Delores

— Delores vanOsch, December 14, 2016

Diane: I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the service Saturday, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

— Lisa Hern, December 13, 2016

To the Funston Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Rick is my cousin and we were playmates throughout our childhood. He was a sweet kid. And even a sweeter young man, kind and loving. Take care of each other in this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Pauline

— Pauline Funston, December 13, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Ricks passing. He was a friend to many and will be missed.

— Rick Young Ruth Truax, December 13, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

— Linda Kennedy (Robar), December 13, 2016

So sorry to hear of Ricks passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

— Kim and Roland Lanka, December 13, 2016

I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to Rick\\'s family. There\\'s such a sense of helplessness when someone we love dies. I\\'d like to share some scriptural thoughts that really helps me. Prayer is so valuable at this time but it\\'s not that prayer simply makes us feel better. 2 Cor.4:7 says that God can give us, \\"... power beyond what is normal \\", to go from one day to the next. This does not mean that we no longer cry or that we forget, but it means we recover. The reason we recover is because of our hope. Jesus Christ talked about our hope in John 5:28, \\"...all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out \\". Jesus was referring to the resurrection; this is our hope that helps us recover and gives us power to go on. 2 Cor.1:3 describes our Creator as, \\"... the God of all comfort \\". One way that God comforts us is by moving people who care about us to give us words of encouragement that we need to hear. May the God of comfort (Ps. 83:18) be your comfort now during this time of sorrow.

— Elaine Lambert, December 13, 2016

Diane and family: Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of Rick

— Linda Ross, December 13, 2016

Terry, Jill, and the whole Funston clan, It is a hard time of year for so many - and, this loss will way heavy. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Wishing I was closer - and, praying that the strength you have in family and friends will ease the burden. Rick, may you rest in peace.

— Patty Wen, December 13, 2016

I am so sorry to hear the news of Rick' passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It was only 1 1/2 years ago that Rob Black passed away. It was Rick's Mother Eleanor that had me play piano at the nursing home. R.I.P. Rick Isabel (Black) Primmer

— Isabel ( Black ) Primmer, December 13, 2016

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

— Ted and Judy Watt, December 12, 2016

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Marla Lembke

— Marla Lembke, December 12, 2016

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294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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