Richard Glen Portman

Born in Kenora, Ontario on April 30,1954 he lived his entire life in Kenora.

Rick grew up a big sports fanatic, playing and loving baseball and hockey and excelling at both. He watched every sport on tv, especially in the last few years as his health deteriorated, slowly then very quickly toward the end.

Rick and Donna loved their time at camp on Bigstone Bay until it became too difficult for Rick to handle during the last few years.

He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Joyce Portman.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his 2 great loves Donna and Raegan (Jamie Fenton), his mother-in-law Mary Stricker, along with his siblings Dennis (Marj) Tori and Spencer; Janice (Gord) Greg, Lori; Jim, Lindsay, Jim Jr; Cheryl (Bruce) Kiley; Gary (Vanessa)and his great nieces and nephews, who he also loved with all his heart.

Rick also leaves behind his brother-in-law Gerry Stricker, sister-in-law Christina Stricker, Emily and David.

Rick was fortunate to have had so many close friends who he loved dearly and who meant the world to him. Thank you Tom, Kelly, Cam, Richard, Ian, Randy.

There will be a Celebration of Life later in the summer and he has asked that everyone raise a beer in his memory.

Thank you to Staff at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, the wonderful nurses on 2nd floor, Dr B Kyle, Char Mellilo and Dr D. Hobson, Wpg. Mb

Thank you to Christina from Home care and Nick Roy from Paramed.

Also a big thank you to Bruce, who was the chauffeur to all of Rick’s out of town medical trips.

If you wish, donations may be made to PSP Association or Parkinson Canada.

Hold those you love close, you never know when it may be the last time.