Richard Bayne Reaburn (born August 1st 1951) departed suddenly for the next great adventure at 71 years old. The measure of a life lived is not in trips around the sun, however, but in love, connection, creativity, and wisdom attained; he LIVED, fully and completely, right to the end. He lived from his heart and was authentic in every word and deed. The most brilliant man most who knew him ever met. He is the much beloved dad of Jennifer, Chris and Mike Reaburn, and their partners Ben, Shelley and Danielle, and proud and beloved Captain Grandpa to grandkids River, Morgan, and Will. Present tense intended: he lives on in all of our hearts. He loved a good selection of vintage transport via air, land, or sea, but now he is off to travel as pure light, and we imagine he is loving it. He will be greatly missed in this earthly realm.
In gratitude we his family share this notice with the community.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Katherine Vanhie
I will never forget the time in Grand Bend when i was 5 or 6, jumping from the pier onto the boat and my shoe slipped off into the water. I was TERRIFIED I was going in too and so sad my shoe fell. Uncle Rick fished out my shoe and made it all feel safe again and excited to get on the boat. All of my memories are of him smiling and laughing.
Sending so much love, and holding space for all of you <3
xoxo
Katherine
Betty Vanhie
Jennifer, Chris and Mike
We have good memories of boating with Rick. He was very proud of all of you. Our deepest condolences. Aunt Betty and Uncle Greg
tony vangeleuken
Jennifer, Chris, Michael.. cherish the fond memories that you have of your Dad. may you find peace during this difficult time. Tony and Dorina
Linda & Don Munro
Rick always had a smile, kind words, or a good story to share. We will miss seeing him in Bayfield–on land or lake.
~Linda & Don
Pete & Pat Van Geleuken
Dear Jennifer & Ben & River, Chris & Shelley, Mike & Danielle & Morgan & Will.. please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We still remember how proud he looked at Mike & Danielle’s wedding. Also how grateful we were when he drove his family & our daughter to Florida, all those years ago – a memory our daughter still treasures! We did not see him much, these past few years, but we are sure that his memory will be treasured and, after speaking to his children recently, hope you all carry those memories tenderly & lovingly in your hearts.
All our love
Uncle Pete & Aunt Pat
Anne Hartman
Thank you for the years we shared together, and our three beautiful children. I am grateful that you were always there for them whenever they needed you, and I know that you were adored as Captain Grandpa to our grandchildren. Forever you will be in my heart. RIP Rick.
Donald A Russell
He was a great friend, multi talented could build anything or fix anything. Sailing on his first boat and second boat was so much fun we would go out for a night sail at grandbend for 2 hours out and auto pilot would bring use back home.we may of had a few runs lol. All the family barbecues where fun ,the camping trips ect. When you need help he was there just ask and he was there.. he will be missed so much.so sorry for your lose Jennifer, Chris,Mike.
Julia Dundass
Rick was such a talented, strong man. I had so many wonderful sailing adventures with Rick. He introduced me to the wonders of Georgian Bay! All the incredible stary night skies, either super calm waters or being driven by the wind. He showed the simple and peaceful way of life on the waters. Truly unforgetable.
So sorry for your loss Jen, Chris and Mike and families.
James Dundass
Many great memories of Rick. Yes, he always had an answer for everything and that answer was easy for him…..20 years ago I couldn’t figure out why all my running lights went out on my Winnebago, I was checking every single light and nothing seemed wrong so I brought it over to Rick because I knew he was good with electronics. He said there’s always a “master” light and 5 minutes later he had the right one changed and they all came on saving me hours of work. Also sailed his double mast sailboat back from Kincardine with him in “less than ideal” weather for a nice adventure. So sorry for your loss. – James Dundass