Richard DREW

DREW, Richard (Dick) (Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #95, Smiths Falls). Peacefully, at Broadview Nursing Centre, Smiths Falls on Thursday, August 25, 2005. Richard (Dick) Drew in his 91st year. Husband of the late Della O. (Wright) Drew. Loved father of Peggy (Cecil) Thompson of Smiths Falls, Orma of Kingston, Maurice (Cathy) of Ottawa, Bart (Elaine), Bob (Nancy) and George (the late Marie) all of Smiths Falls. Sadly missed by his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Woody (the late Shirley) of R.R. #1, Lombardy. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Peggy Emmerson, Anne Swyers, Helen Calvert, Teddy Drew, Bobby Drew and Georgina Drew. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and many good friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Friday, August 26th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Maple Vale Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Arthritis Society or the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. A Masonic Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 8/26/2005