In Celebration of

Richard "Coach" Anthony

February 4, 1930 - March 31, 2017

ANTHONY, Richard James "Dick" peacefully on March 31, 2017 at the age of 87. Predeceased by his loving wife Irene (nee Power) of 48 years. Cherished father of Allison (Alan), Bill (Marlene), Louise (John). Father in-law to Drew (Toby) for 30 years, friend forever. Much loved grandfather / "Coach" to Shannon (Eric), Andrew, Byron (Agata), Kaitlyn, Johnny, Jocelyn, Julia and great grandfather to Jackson.

Cared for and loved by Joanna and Shali.

Coach Dick will also be remembered by the many that he mentored in his almost 60 years of coaching ball.

Visitation at Turner & Porter Neweduk Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. West, Mississauga from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday April 5th. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday April 6th at 11am.

A heartfelt thank you and incredible admiration to the dedicated staff and volunteers at Ian Anderson House for his gentle and compassionate end of life care. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ian Anderson House would be appreciated.

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Guestbook

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Shannon Smith (Granddaughter)

Entered April 1, 2017

To all of Coach's friends and family, we hope you will share your memories with us here. These are the stories we will hold close to our hearts as we remember this great man.

Thank you.

Cheryl and Earl (Family member)

Entered April 1, 2017 from Pickering, ON

Coach will always be remembered firstly as a true family man, eager to share stories filled with pride about his family. He would also share stories about his love of sports, especially baseball, always gentle in his thoughts, the rest of us knowing just how many he coached and mentored along the way. We will miss that twinkle in his eyes and the love he shared with all. You will be missed, but greatly remembered.

Robin Bricker (His grrandchildren Shannon, Andrew and Byron's cousin.)

Entered April 1, 2017 from East York

My condolences to his family.

Erin Durant (Member of the Orleans Rebels - one of Dick's many teams)

Entered April 2, 2017 from Ottawa

My sincere condolences to Dick's family during this difficult time. Dick was my coach for only two years with the Orleans Rebels. He was our coach during the only year that I won a national championship medal. Dick was a big part of our success.

On a more personal note, Dick did a lot for me. He wrote me reference letters for university scholarships (including one of the back of a cocktail napkin), emailed me softball tips and even sent me a very nice note when I got married - he liked that I had chosen a baseball player.

I hope that it assists Dick's family to know just how many lives he touched over 60 years as a coach.