To Tracey and our dear nephews,
You know we are here for you any time and look forward to reminiscing about all the great times we shared together. There are no words to express our sorrow and the loss of my little brother. He meant the world to us.
Carol, Bruce, Andrew, Ian and Sarah

My heart goes out to the entire family. He was a gentle, kind man and he will be missed by all who knew him

23 years ago, Richard was part of my hiring process. At that time, Wurth Canada was a small to medium-sized company with only 3–4 IT personnel, including Richard. He was not just the functional manager but also a colleague and a brother from another mother, as he liked to say.
Richard supported me through every challenge, often helping me overcome frustration and anxiety as we worked to grow and improve Wurth Canada. We spent countless nights together after long 12-hour days in the office. For three months, we worked day and night in a construction zone—amid dust, cold, and every imaginable obstacle—building our new Guelph Head Office.
I spent more time with Richard than with my own family and kids during those years. Richard, you will always be in my heart and mind. God bless your soul. Love you.

Tracy and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Richard. Please know that my heart and prayers are with you.

Your positivity, vision, and forward-thinking leadership have inspired me ever since we first met in Rome in 2018.
Your influence will continue to live on within our IT team, as you’ve always been someone I deeply admired and looked up to. Farewell, amico mio :-)

I’m so sorry for your loss. In the brief time I had with Richard I understood everything you wrote. He was kind, caring and positive and his light convinced me to join Wurth. My condolences.

We are so sorry for the loss of Richard. I knew him as a kid and always thought he was so cool. I was fortunate enough to reconnect with him as an adult and what a lovely human he was. My heart goes out to the entire family.
Charlene Goldring (nee McFarlane) and family.

Oh Tracey and boys, words can not express what I am feeling, my heart is breaking for yous. cherish each and every memory all your adventures. His smile will be truly missed

Richard has been such an important part of Wurth Canada and a true partner to so many of us.
His guidance, humor and willingness to help at any hour made a tremendous difference in the work we do every day.
His legacy lives deeply within the systems, ideas, and people he helped shape.
We will miss you dearly Richard.

My deepest condolences to you Tracey, Noah, Conor, Dylan, family and friends.

I wish there was something I could say to take away the pain but I can’t. I can however offer my love and support.

Richard, was one of the most beautiful souls that I had the pleasure of calling my friend. He was smart, witty, kind, loving, positive and strong right to the end. He always worried about his family and friends.

He will always be part of my heart. I will miss most his worm beautiful smile. I found out later through conversation, that it was a very expensive smile. Boy, it really looked good on him, he could really rock it.

Will miss you buddy, till we meet again. I will bring some soup.

Alice and Franklin

Dearest Bro you left us too soon but we are so grateful for the time we had with you. You filled our hearts with unconditional love. Your smile and laughter were truly infectious. Your positive traits will live on in your 3 incredible men. Love always Cin Jeffer Zach and Riley xoxo

My dearest bro. The spirit, humour, and positivity you continued to display throughout the last nine months has been nothing short of amazing. You have been one of the kindest soles I’ve ever known, and it has been a gift to have known you for the last 34 years. So many amazing memories. Hope you’re up there playing cards with dad. You will be missed beyond words. Love ya bro. Your little ‘sista’. Xo

Please accept our deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time. We share your grief, your pain, and your sadness. Richard was not only a valued coworker. He was a friend and inspiration. Richard will be missed, and forever in our hearts….

I first met Richard around 30 years ago when I was just starting my computer company. I had no customers, no money, and I was learning as I went along. I had an idea to add fax technology to my computers, so I purchased a fax modem, installed WinFax software, and began trying to make it work. But I still needed something essential—fax numbers for businesses in Mississauga. I bought the Mississauga Business Directory and painstakingly entered all those numbers by hand. Every night, I’d hook up my fax server to the phone line and send out faxes, facing a lot of resistance from companies for wasting their fax paper, but it was all I could do as I had no money for advertising. Each time I would explain that I would be saving them money. I learned to have a tough skin.
Then, a week later, I received a call from Richard—and that’s how our friendship began. It’s hard to overstate how much Richard meant to my success. He was always there for me, whether he was offering advice, helping with equipment purchases, or just being a sounding board. He was the type of person who loved to experiment with the latest tech, and together, we also bought stocks—if we had held onto our original Apple and Microsoft shares, we’d have been quite wealthy by now!
But more than anything, Richard spoke with such pride about his three boys, Noah, Connor, and Dylan. He was a man who balanced brilliance with humility, never flaunting his intelligence, but always happy to help you understand things in a way that made you feel respected.
I saw Richard last August when he visited me in Port Burwell. We had a wonderful day, walking by the beach, reminiscing about old times, and talking about the future. Even though he was fighting cancer, Richard was upbeat and excited about a new AI project he was working on. His spirit was contagious, and I left that day hopeful that he’d beaten the illness.
Now, as I reflect on the many years we shared, I realize just how much he taught me—not only about business and technology but about kindness, humility, and being present for those around you.
To his family—Tracey, Noah, Connor, Dylan, his siblings Carol and Bruce, and his mother Olga—please know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Richard was a true friend to me, and I will miss him more than words can express. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you all.
I hope that, one day, we’ll meet again, Richard. Until then, God bless you and your family.
Rob

I am so sorry to learn of Richard’s passing. I think of you often (every time I pass the art gallery) sending you lots of hugs and love
Cheri

My deepest condolences on the passing of Richard. Sending hugs and prayers to all the family.

Richard was a true constant at Wurth Canada—a familiar, friendly face who brought energy and positivity to every day. He had a unique talent for managing controlled chaos, especially in his office, and did it all with a smile. His door was always open, and his willingness to help never wavered. This is how we will remember him—with kindness, laughter, and an enduring spirit of generosity. My sincere condolences to the family.

Tracey, I am so very sorry to hear this incredibly sad news. Thinking of you ❤️

We were heart broken to hear the news of Richard’s passing. Sending our condolences and love to you Tracey, the boys and the entire family. Toasting my Amaretto buddy. Michelle & Michael

Dear Tracey and family,

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences.

Over the past 32 years, I had the privilege of collaborating with Richard in many capacities, and I cannot express enough how much his generosity and genuine care touched those around him and contributed to Wurth Canada as a whole.

Richard embodied qualities that were truly exceptional and inspiring—passionate, devoted, caring, curious, and kind. These traits were not occasional; they were part of who he was every single day, and they left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to work with him.

I am deeply grateful for the time I had to learn from and work alongside Richard. His legacy will continue to inspire us, and his absence will be profoundly felt.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Tracey, I’m so very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Richard and I had many laughs and memorable moments together over the 18 years I knew him. No matter what the challenge or issue was that came up at work, Richard always had the same calm and relaxed reaction and approach. He saw everything through to completion and made sure he answered any questions you had. His dedication to his craft and the company was unmatched. I often recall and remember him sleeping at the new building during the first week we went live in order to resolve all the challenges. Richard has left me with a deeper appreciation of calm and putting things into perspective. I’ll always remember him. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you all.

I had the privilege of working with Richard for more than 20 years out of his 40+ years at Wurth Canada.
 
Richard was an integral member of our IT Dept. Throughout those decades, he guided teams, mentored countless professionals, and kept our systems – and often our spirits – running smoothly.
 
His deep knowledge, steady leadership, and unwavering dedication shaped not only the technology we rely on, but the people who had the privilege to work beside him.
 
Beyond his technical expertise, he will be remembered for his warm smile, infectious laugh, patience, kindness, his fondness of Coca-Cola, and the calm confidence he brought to every challenge. 
 
His legacy lives on in the systems he built, the lessons he taught, and the community he helped create.
 
We worked on several projects together shared many laughs, and also travelled the world.

He will be deeply missed, but his impact will continue to resonate with us for years to come. 
 
May he rest in peace and condolences to his entire family.

Tracy and family, sorry to hear of Richard passing, he help me numerous times in my years with Wurth. He was soft spoken and had lots of patience in helping me and other co workers. RIP Richard, condolences to you all.

Richard was not one of the good guys, he WAS the good guy
He came into our lives in such an ironic, twist of fate way and became our person. Immediately in December
The pain is like losing a sibling, again, and the memories of our travels and conversations and the laughs will live on. He will never ever be forgotten and are incredibly grateful to have had the most incredible human for 33 years Richard you’ll have this after life thing figured out very fast so please come back and visit. Xoxoxo

The Kucharczuk family is deeply saddened by the loss of Richard – a kind friend, amazing husband, father and a true gentleman in every sense of the word. His laugh was contagious and his smile was bright.

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Kipin family during this time.

Richard Kipin was one of the most extraordinary people I have ever met.

I will always remember him as someone that was kind to everyone and looked a life with always such a positive light. His thirst for knowledge and constant curiosity made him a book of fun facts. I always looked forward to our discussions about the latest thing he was interested in.

He was always excited about the accomplishments of those around him and loved those closest to him deeply. He was so thoughtful. His smile and laugh will forever be a core memory of mine. Everyone will miss him so much. I know I will.

Love, Jade

Dear Tracey and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Richard. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Richard was not only a dedicated and valued member of our company for many years, but also a kind and inspiring colleague who touched the lives of everyone he worked with. His professionalism, warmth, and sense of humor will be fondly remembered by all of us.
My thoughts are with you and your family, and I hope you find comfort in the many cherished memories you shared with him.

Words fail me as I’ve known Richard for a very very short time but his impact in my knowledge and output at work was very huge, he left an indelible mark.

He was so thoughtful, thorough and discerning. He could fish out things a number of people would have missed. He was such a great mentor to have and I’m grateful for the experiences we got to share in such a short period. I remember our last conversation before i went on mat leave, it will be cherished.
Thank you so much Richard.

I wish comfort, peace and strength to the family, i hope this moment will be a celebration of Richard’s great life for you all.

Rick was a good high school friend and one of the fun guys to be around. Look at a year book from 70 to 75 and many of the photos were taken by Rick. Just an all round great guy. I had hoped to see him at our recent 50 yr reunion and I understand he hoped to be there. Condolences to his family and to those who knew him through the years.

I remember being a newbie many years ago with Wurth and me and Graham Shortt were invited to the office for a tour. Not sure why.
We get there & nobody knew we were coming. We did get a tour but the one person that stood out was Richard. Even though he was not expecting us he gave us the gold plated tour. As a “computer geek”, he certainly went out of his way for us. You would have thought he had all day to spend with us, even though he probably had a sizeable work load. Such a warm guy who made you feel like you mattered. Will never forget him for the kindness he showed.
My condolences to Tracy & the family

Tracey and Family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Richard and I shared such a unique bond over our mutual love (and playful disagreements!) for all things tech—Apple vs. Windows, those fun debates always ended in shared laughter. I will miss his voice, his laughter and his kindness and especially his patience with everyone including me.

Beyond the tech talk, I deeply admired his resilience and passion. Facing health challenges myself, his tenacious spirit and ability to turning “All Black Swan moments personal or business into positiveness” was incredibly inspiring. He truly embraced every day with “Vitamin G for Gratitude” my vitamin of choice in my retirement though his vitamin of choice was Coca Cola too.

He fought like a hero. He will be so very missed, and I will cherish those memories forever. And Richard, if you can hear me up there, I stand by your original assessment: the apple products were the best “toys” you ever had! You changed direction of so many of us for the best.

With heartfelt sympathy, God Bless. I am sure you will be the “Apple” of the Lord’s eyes.

Michael and Laurie Laba

Tracey:

Very sorry to hear this tragic news.

We are sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time.

Our paths crossed as teenagers, at Church, where we had shared values. Our friendship was a gift.

In high school and university we majored in fun. Rick’s striking blue eyes had a twinkle that suggested he was ready for adventure.

I knew his future would be bright. Wurth Canada now knows his “worth.” He was beyond dedicated, intelligent and he possessed exceptional inter-personal skills.

He loved his family passionately.
Throughout every decade he remained youthful in his outlook. He will be dearly missed. He was a gem.

“Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.”

I had the privilege of knowing Richard for 15 years. Although we worked in different departments, my desk was always near his office—first in Mississauga and later in Guelph. I’ll never forget passing by at the end of my day while he was just sitting down for lunch and cracking open a can of Coca-Cola. His dedication, calm demeanor, and strong work ethic at Wurth were truly inspiring. My heartfelt condolences to Tracey, his boys, and the entire family.

Was a privilege to have worked with and known Richard for more than 20 years. Always kind and so patient with my ridiculous IT questions, he always gave you the time needed.
Tracey and family very sorry for your loss and know that Richard touched so many lives in fond and positive ways.
Andrew and Naomi

Tracey and family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are holding you in our thoughts.
Laura, Kevin, and Molly

Olga, Tracy, Noah, Conor and Dylan
The Masny family offers our deepest condolences. Years ago at his baba’s ( grandma’s) Sunday dinner, I remember the feeling I had, Rick walked into the dining room, snd something changed, Energy, Warmth, Family and Love.
Rick was special, he is and always will be remembered in our hearts.
It will be difficult, but for Rick let us live like he would want.

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Richard’s warm smile and kind heart will always be remembered

I am sorry to hear this news. I remember Rick as a fun student, often with his camera. I did see him a few years ago at a Humberside C.I. reunion held in the vicinity of the onetime Alhambra United Church. It was also my privilege to have his sister Carol in a Grade 11 “Space & Man” class. Their mom was a well regarded colleague of the late George Marnoch at NCR.

Tracey, my deepest condolences to you, your boys and all your family at this most difficult time.
Sending you all so much love and light.

I knew Rick in grade nine at Humberside.
He’s the one who got me into tennis and photography.

I haven’t played tennis in a long time but I’ve taken SO many pictures, something I continue to enjoy to this day…!!!

We did a TON of bike riding too, and he was a great friend for many years…!!!

Richard was a special combination of remarkable intelligence and an infectious, playful spirit. His intelligence inspired many, and his personality brought people together. He was truly one of the good ones. Though he is no longer with us, his legacy continues in the lives he touched.

Carol and Bruce and the Kipin family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Although I didn’t know Richard, I heard many wonderful things about him. My heart goes out to all of you.
Eva Taft

My thoughts and prayers are with Rick’s family. I knew him as a youngster when the Kipins and Timgrens got together. Such fond memories. Mrs. Kipin and Carol, Rick has given you a gift of wonderful memories that will always be yours.
Diane Timgren Langan

My sincerest condolences to you Tracey and your family. Richard was always there to help anyone with a smile and unwavering calmness. His generosity and kindness touched so many and his legacy will be forever strong.

Cousin Richard, someone I always looked up to. Always welcoming and wonderful to speak to and spend time with. Very sad to hear this news. What a guy. Great guy

Richard epitomized the definition of a gentle-man: benevolent, considerate and always omni-present when in his company. With his infectious laugh, Richard consistently lived a life demonstrating positivity, a quest for knowledge, a zest for adventure, and unwavering optimism. Richard never made you feel inferior to his superior knowledge and wisdom – even when talking tech 😊. Richard and Tracey were best friends, sharing an unbreakable bond, and were always the most gracious of hosts. We will forever value our friendship and pray for continued strength for Tracey and the entire Kipin/Dodge/Zell families in the days ahead ❤️

Richard was our first point of contact for our collaboration with Iagon. He always brought energy and innovative thinking to our meetings. Through the short time we knew Richard, he unknowingly inspired and motivated us! He will be missed but he will be always remembered through his work. We will do our hardest to make Richard proud of what he has started. Condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏

What a man.
To quote the great philosophers of our time, Salt-N-Pepa,
“What a man, What a man, What a mighty good man.”

Married to the love of his life, Tracey, for 29 yrs.
Together they were a mighty power couple in both their professional and personal life.

We had the honour of being friends for 25 years, raising our kids together in Erin, weekends shared at the cottage, ski trips to Ellicottville, celebrating December Birthday Babies and numerous dinner parties at one of the many incredible homes they built. All filled with laughter, good food & that Kipin hospitality extraordinaire.
Memories we will reflect on and cherish with the numerous photos he took capturing life’s special moments.

Richard was truly the sweetest, ol’ fashioned manners kinda guy, who lovingly called us girls, “Hunny”.
He had a generous spirit that we were lucky to be the recipients of – especially grateful to him for the kindness he always showed our children and for setting up our home wifi passwords!

His friendship meant the world to us.
We will miss him deeply.
Sending loads of love to his girl, Tracey and their beautiful boys❤️

Steph & Bri

My condolences to the Kipin Family.
Richard was a dear friend, a good man and my business partner way back when we opened up OSCAR’s, a windsurfing , catamaran retail store in Port Credit. We spend so much time windsurfing and sailing together. I still have a framed picture of him and I, in front of our store, with windsurfer sails mounted in my TR6 and his MGB. He had a great spirit about him.
We also grew up in the same church.
We just spoke a few months back and made plans to get together for a lunch.
I will certainly miss him and his laughter.
Thanks for the great memories.
With Gratitude

Dear Tracey & Family,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m incredibly sorry for your loss. Richard was such a huge part of Wurth and made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working with him. His dedication, positivity, and professionalism will be remembered and cherished by all of us.

Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

To Tracey and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Richard’s passing and for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal.

Tracey and family, sending all my love to you. Richard was a great man and I feel so fortunate to have worked alongside both Richard & Tracey, developing great friendships and professional relationships. I will remember Richard for his big smile and belly laugh, I will think fondly of him every time I see a bottle of Coca Cola. Rest in paradise Richard.

Tracey,
So sorry to hear about Richard’s passing. He was such a pillar of our company. We wouldn’t be who we are today without his dedication, depths of knowledge and remarkable work ethic. But he was even a better person. He will be missed..
Rob and Candy Jankowski

I don’t know how to express the loss and sadness I’m feeling about Richard, the Wurth manager who hired me 30 years ago to start my long career there.

The fastest walker I knew, he could walk those halls so fast your head would spin, usually as a beeline to his beloved Coca-Cola machine.

From the beginnings on Watline to Tomken to Guelph, Richard’s office was often in darkness because he loved working without the lights. He was always there for you when you needed him, really, no matter the topic! He became even more meaningful to me when Tracey became my manager then my colleague and then my lifetime friend.
A few times we did kid-oriented things together with Connor and Dylan. My kids say they remember Richard as a kind man.

The last conversation I had with Richard in person was he reassuring me about my son taking difficult engineering at Guelph and that everything was going to be OK.

Always there with a kind word and a welcoming aura about him, with such a positive spirit, that was Richard! Richard—thank YOU— for everything. You made an impact in my life. You are missed.

I am sincerely sorry for the passing of your husband and father.. I only met Richard just a few years ago, and always enjoyed our meetings as Richard had a calm, comforting way about him with a twist of humor.

May all your great memories of him bring you peace during this difficult time.

I was very shocked to hear of Richard’s passing. We were Birthday Brothers as we both were born on Dec 16. I sent him a message as we usually do and then find out he’s left us. This hit me pretty hard!

I knew Richard and his parents since the late 1970s. Although our lives went in different directions we still kept on touch especially on our birthday. It was always so nice to reconnect.

My sincere condolences to his wife Tracey and their children and his mom, Olga. I never knew you but felt close when Richard shared pictures of various family adventures.

Praying that God will grant you peace and comfort during this time when you should be celebrating a joyous Christmas rather than grieving for a loved one!

Sending you all BIG HUGS!

Yes, he will be greatly missed

As I sit here today in Newfoundland I am absolutely in shock to hear this news.
I worked with Richard & Tracey @Wurth for almost 19 years. Richard was always so helpful in the work world, but above all he was just a genuinely good and thoughtful human being who was always looking to help others whenever & wherever he can.

Condolences to Tracey and the whole family. Leslie and myself are Thinking of you all today. TAKE CARE.

I worked with Richard and Tracey for almost 19 years at Wurth. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Sorry for your loss.

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Richard. May you find comfort in each other during this hard time, especially this time of year.

God bless.

My sincere condolences to Rick Kipin’s family, Mrs. Olga Kipin & Carol and Bruce Gooding family. Our family goes way back. Rick was a fun, loving man, always ready and willing to help anyone! He grew up in a well-loved family.

Full of life, a twinkle in his eyes, a smile so big he couldn’t contain it! It was an honour to have him as our best man at my first wedding back in October of 1978! He will be sorely missed.

The Ostapchuk family were close with the Kipin family sharing great laughs, fun times spent together and many wonderful memories.

May the good Lord be with you, sustain and encourage you all – may He continue to give you strength and peace in your hearts during these days, especially at this time of season.

Sincerely and with love,
Suzanne Briand (Ostapchuk)

To Tracey, Noah, Connor, Dylan, Olga, Carol, and the many other people who loved Rick, I would like to express my deepest condolences. He was one of a kind.

I have lots of great memories made with Rick over the course of more than 50 years. Would like to have been able to make more. I’m very thankful I was able to spend some time with him last summer. He was a great friend. Really going to miss you, Old Boy!

Our condolences to your family after your great loss.
We wish you peace during this difficult time.

Andre, Karen, Emma and Callum

Tracey, Noah, Connor, and Dylan, our hearts break for you. Richard’s smile, cheery disposition, and always-affable way endeared him to everyone who met him. You each carry him with you and make him proud in death as you always did in life.
Much love and comfort to you,
XO

So sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I worked with Richard over the last 5 years or so – what a bright light he was! Always enjoyed his banter and visions, he and I both shared visions greater than “the status quo” – what a true gentleman as well.

He will be missed.

Prayers to you all!

Sincere sadness in hearing this news! A great guy with a great mind and great smile! Loved working with him and I am sure he will be sadly missed by everyone!
Thoughts and prayers are with Tracy and family