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Hemmaway

1942 - 2016

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel - Hemmaway(2016)
With heavy hearts the family of Richard Cecil Hemmaway, beloved husband of Sandy Hemmaway, announce his passing at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the age of 74 years.  Richard was bor April 5, 1942 in Pincher Creek, Alberta.  As a young man, he enlisted with the Canadian Forces and was training in artillery  when he served a peacekeeping mission in Germany.  In 1963, he met and fell in love with Sandy.  They were later married and blessed with the births of three children, Tammy, Tim and Shawn.  Richard was a hard working man all his life to provide for his family.He worked for Nitro Chemical for many years and then Capital Glass for 21 years before owning and operating Quality Hardwood Floors.  This was a successful business he operated until 2001 when he retired and turned over to his son. As a young man in his prime, he enjoyed skiing and played golf until his health began to fail.  He had many talents including hand-crafting clocks which he made for his family and on occasion he would pull out an old rusty trumpet and surprise everyone with the music he would make with it! Richard was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and spent much time there with his friends playing cards.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandy;  children and grandchildren: Tammy Lehman and her daughters, Courtney and Caitlynn;  Tim (Marlette) Hemmaway and  their children, Thereon and Colton;  Shawn Hemmaway and his children, Kerigan and Reegan;  a sister, Joan Vollman as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.  He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Ethel Hemmaway and a sister, Eunice (Curtis) Slessor). Richard’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating.  Private interment will follow with a reception thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Richard loved dogs and in reflection of this memorial donations in his name may be made directly to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. 
 


 

  1. Cam Smith and Terry Baker:
    Dec 16, 2016 at 09:12 PM

    Dear Tammy, We wanted to pass along our heartfelt support during this difficult time. Biggest of hugs from both of us ... Cam and Terry

  2. Steve and Denise Kwas:
    Dec 17, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    Dear Sandy and Family. We are saddened to hear about the passing of Richard. We haven't seen you for such a long time which is unfortunate. It was always nice to see Richard and you in the Moose. Fond memories of Richard will always remain in your hearts. Your loved one is now your precious angel looking over you. Our condolences Sandy. Steve and Denise Kwas

  3. John Dyer:
    Dec 19, 2016 at 03:12 AM

    I'm saddened to hear of Richards passing. I will always remember him as that great older cousin we looked up to when we were growing up. Please accept my sincerest condolences John Dyer

  4. Don & Faye Bruins:
    Dec 19, 2016 at 05:12 PM

    So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Our very sincere condolences to you Sandy,Tammy, Tim & Shawn. We always looked forward to visiting and playing a few games of gin rummy at the Moose and more recently at the Legion. Those good times will forever be cherished in our memory. God bless you Sandy and the whole family during these sad days ahead. Richard will always remain in our memory as an awesome family man and true friend. Sincerely, Don & Faye Bruins Weyakwin Lake, Sask,

  5. Winnie Dyer:
    Dec 19, 2016 at 05:12 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Richards passing. He was such a favourite among our cousins and we have thought of him often over the years. Our sympathy for Sandy, children and grandchildren is heartfelt. With our love, Winnie and Jane Dyer

  6. Greg & Lori in Calgary:
    Dec 19, 2016 at 09:12 PM

    Tammy - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult of times. Our sincerest condolences.

  7. Marion & Dennis Radke:
    Dec 20, 2016 at 06:12 PM

    Dear Sandy, We were so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed. We still talk about what a great job he did on our hardware floors (kitchen, bedroom, family room, living room and dining room). He was a real professional. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Marion & Dennis Radke

  8. Jen Gilbertson:
    Dec 20, 2016 at 09:12 PM

    Condolences on Richard's passing. I knew him for a relatively brief period - namely, the summer of 2006 when I was working as a waitress at Connaught. Sandy and Richard were some of my favorite regulars. I have a penchant for sarcasm and enjoyed immensely bs-ing with Richard. I know Richard also enjoyed our banter. At the time, I was about to begin graduate school, and I remember quite well how taken aback Richard was to discover that my field of study is the Bible. I think he was surprised that someone he could bullshit with could also be religious. Once again, so sorry to hear about Richard. Sandy will be in my prayers.