Richard Vernon 'Skip'
McCormick, 74 years of Springhill, passed
away on Friday, July 31, 2015 in the Cumberland Regional Health Care
Centre. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the Late Charles
Percy and Kathleen (Corbett) McCormick.
He was
an active member of Springhill Baptist Church. Royal
Canadian Legion Branch #17, Springhill, and active within the
community. Richard was also a member of the O'Rourke AA
Group and the Chiefs and Petty Officers Association.
Richard spent three years with the North Nova Scotia
Highlanders Reserve, after which he joined the Canadian Navy on
September 30, 1957. He retired after 34 years
service. Richard was a radar technician and air traffic
controller. After retiring in 1982, Richard was a Commanding
Officer of the Canadian Sea Cadet Corps in Amherst. He also
worked as a carpenter with Burton Smith for ten years.
He enjoyed faithfully watching the Blue Jays play,
working on his house and cottage and being with his family.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of fifty-three
years, Ethel A. (nee Embree); sons, Darren (Debbie) McCormick,
Dartmouth, C.P. (Jennifer) McCormick, Geary, NB; daughters, Charlene
"Beth" (George) Meechan, Riverview, NB; brother, Roderick
(Mary Lou) Fletcher McCormick, Huntsville, ON; seven grandchildren;
two great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son,
Roger Kim and daughter, Marlene Eve both in infancy; a twin brother,
Reginald Vaughn; a brother, James Douglas Keith, and a sister, Beverly
Ann.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street,
Springhill, (902-597-2361). A time of visitation will be
held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 1:30 until the memorial service
at 3 pm. The Springhill Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will
conduct a service at 2:30 pm
Our sincere thanks
to all the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who looked after Richard
during his illness.
No flowers by request.
Burial of the ashes will take place at sea at a later date.
If so desired, donations in Richard's memory may be
made to The Springhill Baptist Church or a charity of one's
choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Skip's online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the
funeral home Facebook page.