Richard Dick Alfred Hunter

Born in Toronto in 1930, Richard (Dick) was a true North Toronto man. He lived on Bedford Park Avenue with his parents (Nora/Ray), sister (Muriel) and brother (Bob).The home remained a part of his roots until the late 1990’s. His formative years were spent at John Wanless Public School, reenacting (and winning) the major battles of WW 2 in the back alleyways, delivering The Toronto Star and Toronto Telegram, and adventures with his younger brother, Bob and devoted sidekick, dog, Mickey..

Dick attended Lawrence Park Collegiate where he was an active member of the LPCI Panthers football team (“LPCI, hear our war cry!”) and the student council. One of his most delighted moments was when his granddaughter, Emma, also attended Lawrence Park. They shared many details that have remained and changed at the school.

Dick attended the University of Western Ontario and graduated with his HBA (Ivey Business School) in 1954. An active member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, his wealth of friends from both remained with Dick for most of his life.

Upon graduation, Dick went to work for Imperial Oil. He spent many years in Marketing which included memorable advantages of travel (Greece) and business development (Voyageur Restaurants). Food remained a part of his business success throughout the rest of his career, eventually becoming the CEO of Scott’s Hospitality/Scott’s Food Services. Even upon retirement in the early 1990’s, Dick found himself leading many food service boards including Afton Group and University of Guelph Hospitality Foundation.

Dad and Mom (Eve Graham) married in the spring of 1959. Two daughters (Kate and Lisa) came along to complete the family in the early sixties. The family called home in Toronto and as the years passed, shared a wealth of fun and cherished memories from summer days spent at Bruce Beach on Lake Huron, to car trips to the East Coast, the Carolinas and Florida. Mom and Dad had the privilege to enjoy so much in their years together. The next trip was never far away, whether it was on a European cruise or walking along the Great Wall of China, they did it all.

Upon his retirement years, Dick was never one to stay still. He joined the Franklin Club north of his home in Aurora and spent many quality hours rowing and fishing for trout. We learned to love his smoked trout!

His devotion to to his grandchildren (Ryan, Keegan, Emma, James and Evan) and to all he loved was never far from his heart and thoughts The man was a true giver, a gentleman, a man of wit and humour, and a wonderful advisor.

He will be missed by all who knew this wonderful man friend,, husband, dad and granddad