Obituary of Richard Vincett

Beverley “Richard” Vincett passed away peacefully at the Killam Health Care Centre on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the age of 91 years.

Richard was born at Galahad, Alberta on April 30, 1933.  He was raised by his parents, Horace and Beatrice Vincett.  Richard married Merle Joyce Currie on November 15, 1975.

Richard was very hard working and spent most of his career working as a skilled heavy equipment (cat) operator.  Richard worked for several contractors, which took him to many different places in Alberta throughout his career. The latter most part of his career was spent working at the Paintearth Mine at Forestburg, until his retirement in 1993.  During his retirement at Galahad, he enjoyed gardening, restoring antiques, and woodworking.  His final years were spent at Big Knife Villa in Forestburg, where he fulfilled his love for reading.

Richard is survived by his step-daughter Ellen Hockley, sister-in-law Mil Vincett, and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

Richard was pre-deceased by his wife Merle; his parents Horace and Beatrice; brothers George, James, Horace, Walter, Fred and David; his sisters Helen, Ethel, Bertha, Mabel and Dorothy.

Richard was a kind and gentle man.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

A graveside service for Richard will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Galahad Cemetery.  Please join the family for a time of fellowship in the Galahad Agriplex following the service.