Rick Kessell

Rick Kessell

July 27, 1949 to November 6, 2026.

There was nothing in life that could hold you back as you moved along to the beat of your own drummer. I don't imagine that will change for this unknown journey you embark upon now. You were someone's love, someone's brother, someone's constant, someone's poppa, someone's best friend. You were never a Richard, never a Ricky, sometimes a Dick, but 99 percent of the time you were just our Rick. Your lazer sharp sense of humour will allow that last comment to be taken as it should. You could be the life of the party or the quietest man in the room. But you were always wanted in that room by everyone. You worried about whether you were successful in life .... well you were. You leave behind a loving partner, an adoring little sister and brother-in-law, four beautiful girls, three gorgeous grandchildren and a million and one best friends, and probably a few more. You lived out your childhood dream of being a famous hockey player as you danced across the ice of many NHL arenas. All the attributes of a truly successful human being. Be safe and warm and, when you're settled, send us a little sign that you're just fine. Never goodbye, just see you later.