Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on February 15, 2016 at the age of 63 years. Dearly loved partner of Patricia (nee McIntosh) for 25 years. Loving father of Michelle Heise (Aaron Blackmore) and Jodi Chessell (Tim) and stepfather of Terry-Lyn Ulrick (Keevin) and Misty McIntosh (Ed). Cherished papa of Brandon and Haden Elliot, A.J, Michael and Alex Chessell, Cody McIntosh-Ulrick and Kelly and Logan McIntosh. Dear brother of Bob Heise (Wanda-predeceased), Linda Willis (John), Pat Rennie (Dale), Diane Parker (Bob). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Lorne Heise and Helen Atkinson, his sister Laureen Norton and by his dogs; Bambi and Teddy. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday February 20, 2016 in the McGuinty Funeral Chapel (North Bay) at 11 am. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by his family. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Carter, Home Care and the VON Nurses for their care and support of Richard. Online condolences can be made at www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com.