With great sadness, his family announces that Rick passed away after a brief illness at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the age of 66.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Joe-Ann (2012), parents David and Doris Earnest and brother Brad Earnest. Loving father of Shawn (Christa) and Chris. Proud grandpa to Hayden. He will also be lovingly remembered by his siblings Shalvajean McAuley and Doug Earnest (Vicki), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rick retired in 2017 from Strudex Fibers after more than 30 years of service. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home (519) 653-3251. As expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.