Obituary of Richard Aubin

Peacefully at home while surrounded by love on Tuesday morning, December 5^th, 2017; Maurice Richard Aubin of Arnprior; formerly of Port Elgin passed away at the age of 70 years following a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Stewart). Loved and proud father of Steve of Bucharest, Romania and Rob (Brandy) of Barrhaven. Cherished and loved by his 4 grandchildren: Jacqueline, Timothy, Andrew and Matthew. Dear brother of Jean-Marc (Denyse) of Hanmer, Ontario; Aurore Harris (late Robert) of Perth and Janet Moreault (Phillippe) of Hull. Predeceased by 3 brothers: Gilbert (Margot of Aylmer, Quebec), Victor and Raymond as well as a sister, Maerose Khaiata. Born in Mattawa, Ontario, work eventually took Rick and Dianne to Port Elgin where Rick spent 40 years as an employee of Ontario Hydro at the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant. Besides his work and raising a family, Rick was a volunteer firefighter in Saugeen Township for many years. He played an active role in the Lions Club both in Port Elgin and later in Arnprior and he was also a 4^th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Rick had an amazing sense of humour. His kindness and friendship were enjoyed by many. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and again on Sunday from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. A Funeral Service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment at the Carlow Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Rick, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation