Richard is preceded in death by his father Richard Wayne Smythe and maternal grandparents Nicholas and Geraldine Joly.
He is survived by his mother Suzanne Joly Smythe; sister Judith A. Smythe (Jason); nephew Jason, Jr.; niece Josie; paternal grandparents Peter and Josie Gurtner.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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