Obituary of Richard "Dick" Birdsall Elmhurst

ELMHURST, Richard Birdsall “Dick” Longtime Asphodel dairy farmer 1927 - 2015 Died peacefully at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Wednesday August 12, 2015. Son of the late Gilbert and Ruth (Birdsall) Elmhurst. Beloved husband of 58 years to Laura (Hutchinson). Father of Andrew, Holly McBride (Gerry) and Rob (Shelley). Proud grandfather of Colin (Bethany) and Carly Elmhurst and Brendan and Susan McBride. Brother of Barbara Mather. Predeceased by his brother Everett Elmhurst and sister Rachel Grover. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Westwood on Monday August 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM. A celebration of Dick’s life will then follow at the Westwood Library. Private family interment. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity most meaningful to the donor. Friends may send condolences, arrange flowers or donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, NORWOOD CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-639-5322.