With sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Richard William Papworth (Dick) on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the age of 88 years. Dick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Theresa, his 5 children, John (Cynthia), Richard (Gloria), Janet (Gerry) Mireault, Lawrence (Valerie) and Gerald (LaRhonda); 14 grandchildren Kurtis, Kristin and Kelsey, Jeffrey, Kyle and Landon, Amy, Daniel, Jesse and Corey, Jereme and Randi, Laura and Georgia; and two great grandchildren Kenyon and Kayden.

He is also survived by his two sisters Connie (Hill) and Janet, sister-in-law Lois and numerous nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his parents and his brother Don.

A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, March 17, 2011, followed by a Visitation from 7:00 to 8:00pm, at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, March 18, 2011, at ST. AUGUSTINE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 11th Street South, with Canon James Robinson, officiating.

Interment to follow at Archmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's memory may be made to the Caring Hearts Tribute Fund, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960-19th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5 or online at www.caringhearts.ca.

Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.