DAVID GEORGE RICHARDSON (DAVE)

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I just heard about Dave’s passing in December. I played with Dave in the SEMHL Hockey League in early 70s. He was our playing coach and we won the championship that year 70-71. He was a great coach and hockey player. He will be missed. Condolences to the family from all us that remember him in Winkler. He has passed but not forgotten. - Posted by: Randy Rietze (Hockey Team Mate) on: Apr 07, 2023

• We wish to extend our deepest sympathy and caring thoughts to Dave’s family. My wife Cathy and I were very saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. I first remember Dave as a very spirited young catcher when I played pony league baseball against him. Years later I was a teammate of his for 3 years on the Winnipeg Rangers junior hockey team. He was one of our leaders and best players and was always able to upset the opposition both physically and vocally. In our final year he introduced me to a lovely girl who has now been my wife for over 57 years. Rest in peace Rookie. Geoff Ball - Posted by: Geoff Ball (Teammate and old friend) on: Jan 18, 2023

• I was a good friend of Gord's in high school and remember Mr. Richardson as a kind and very, very funny person. I learned a lot about hockey from this family and recall the thrill of being at the Jets games when Mr. Richardson was up in the box doing the colour commentary. Gord, Murray, and Mrs. Richardson -- you are all in my thoughts. - Posted by: Meghan Nieman (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2023

• So sorry to hear about Dave. My condolences. I grew up playing hockey in East Kildonan. Davey grew playing hockey in St. Boniface. We met playing hockey for the junior Winnipeg Rangers in the early 60's. When we met I was 16 and Dave was two years my senior. When I was called up by Denis Ball, I was a nervous wreck not knowing anyone on the team. Guess who was the guy who came and sat down and introduced himself. That was Dave . Doing the right thing to calm a rookies nerves. And for the next two years I was privileged to watch him weave his magic on the ice. If you wanted a team to win a championship this was the kind of guy you needed. A natural leader off and on the ice. Always the guy who would stand up in the room and say the right thing at the right time. Constantly wearing that ear-to-ear smile and joking with the guys. I know that he will be deeply missed by anyone who was lucky to know him - Posted by: tom trosky (hockey teammate) on: Jan 08, 2023

• Lynne, so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing from Maureen....our thoughts & prayers are with you & the boys at this difficult time, Fred & Marianne Ostermann - Posted by: Marianne Ostermann (Friend) on: Jan 06, 2023

• I worked with Dave at Sears for a number of years. He competitive, compassionate and his one-liners were hilarious. My condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Cathryn Lennox (Coworker/friend) on: Jan 05, 2023

• My deepest sympathy goes out to David's family. I knew Dave when we both worked on the third floor of the T. Eaton Company in the late fifties. Occasionally we would have a conversation and I learned how much he loved playing hockey. I am happy that he had that career in the NHL and other teams and I do remember seeing him play on TV and as a commentator for the Jets on CKND. Rest in Peace, David. - Posted by: Diane Miller (Aquaintance) on: Jan 05, 2023

• Lynne and family, So sorry to hear about Dave's passing. May you be comforted by great memories. - Posted by: Herta Janzen (Herta Rempel , a classmate at St.B who graduated 63 years ago.) on: Jan 04, 2023

• My condolences to the Richardson family. Fiery was an understatement, I played a Wpg. Maroons charity game in Southern Mb. Davey was my centerman, the Broadstreet Bullies couldn't have scared another team like Davey did chirping and hacking and having the time of his life. What a competitor R.I.P. former Ranger - Posted by: ted irvine (friend) on: Jan 04, 2023

• Was a pleasure knowing Dave in Westwood and Grand Beach he was a good person to know RIP and my deepest condolences to his family - Posted by: Harry Salamacha (Friend ) on: Jan 04, 2023

• I was saddened to read of Dave’s passing in todays Free Press. It has been several years since I last saw Dave. I had the pleasure of working for him, Harry, Murray and Gord at MGM sporting goods for a number of years during which time we also attended a number of sporting goods conventions in Canada and the US. I was privileged to spend a number of years playing hockey with him and learning from him how to be a better player. We were roommates when we played and travelled with the Warroad Lakers when they won the Canadian intermediate hockey championship. Dave was a gentleman and always had time for a coffee with friends who would just drop by the store to visit. My condolences to the family on their loss. RIP Dave. - Posted by: Brian Dyck (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2023

• So very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I had the privilege of working with and getting to know Dave at Sears St. Vital. To this day I still tell Dave stories. Such a great man. RIP Dave. My deepest condolences to all of Dave's family. - Posted by: Ingemar Laur (Coworker/Friend) on: Jan 04, 2023