Born November 7, 1947 – Passed April 19, 2024
Passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the age of 76. Adoring Husband to Carol Borden for 40 years. Kind and giving Father to Brett and Tracy Borden, Jeff Hoffman, Randy and Diane Hoffman, and Terry and Sherri Hoffman. Adored grandfather of Quinn; Ryan, Hayley; Corey, Cayla; Taylor, and Courtney and great-grandfather of Mira. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sandra and Rob May, Gail and Zeb Talach, Bob and Carol Johnston, and Robert and Elizabeth “Tootie” Merner. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Marjorie (McAinsh) Borden.
Richard loved his wife to the infinity and beyond. They enjoyed times travelling to the Caribbean, Florida and driving “Old Blue” his prized Honda Goldwing through Montana, Wyoming and New York State. Richard was an O.P.P Detective constable through and through, serving 30 years and an additional 5 as a Civilian Consultant. If you wanted to hear an interesting story Rick could leave an audience spell bound. On his travels he met many interesting people: Terry Fox, John Diefenbaker, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Ken Danby and Henry Winkler, and he talked to them just like he would an old friend. A true piece of Canada has moved onto the next level. An avid sports man Rick enjoyed his tennis, golf, and any other sport he might beat you at. A winner most times, he had a tactful way of keeping things interesting before he fired the winning blow. He lived his life to the fullest and will be remembered by all those who met him. Just one more story Rick.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street, Exeter on Friday, April 26th from 4 – 8 PM. Where the funeral service will be on Saturday, April 27th at 11 AM. Interment Bluewater Bronson Line Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Tom Nahrgang
Carol and Family
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing.
I have many fond memories of cases worked with him over the years on the OPP.
We also enjoyed many golf games together.
He will be missed by all.
My heartfelt condolences!
Tom Nahrgang
Mark Talbot
Carol and family, I am sorry to hear of Ricks passing. We had quite a few laughs, drinks and good times over the years. Whether at Gar’s, or golfing in South Carolina. Fond memories ❤️
Dave McMillan
Rick:
We knew each other from Oakridge High School in the early 1960’s.
We played several sports together.
You were a good man then, and obviously always a good man.
Take care of yourself.
Most sincerely,
Dave McMillan
Mark Heimrich
Carol, Brett, Jeff, Randy, Terry & families & the Johnston family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Rick. I first met Rick around 1980 when I served him gas in Zurich. He was always good for a chat over the years and a quick joke, often about one of his policing buddies that we knew mutually. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. R.I.P. Rick.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich
Nancy Ellen Mason
So very sorry to hear this news. Sending love and prayers 🙏🏼 ❤️
Ron & June Corriveau
Carol and family: Sorry to hear your husband Rick has passed away. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Sandra Hood
Dear Carol, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear husband Rick. Please take care of yourself.
Live every day to the fullest and with love in your ❤️ heart.
SANDRA (O’Rourke) Hood
Linda whittingham
Dear carol my heart is breaking for u today sadly I cannot attends ricks funeral all we have left are the memories of the four of us together especially daytona Beach such great times I will be in touch my dear friend
Will Chisholm
Carol, We are so sorry for your loss. Rick was a great friend and mentor to me when I started on the Exeter Town Police and then the OPP. We had many rounds of golf and chats about policing. Karel and I are so glad that we stopped for our visit last summer. I will have many fond memories of Rick and you. Sending prayers and our love.🙏 Will and Karel Chisholm.
Dean Boyle
Carol , Jeff, Terry , Randy, Brett. I am very sad by this news, Rick was amazing person, he was easy to talk and was kind loving person.
Brenda Hern
Jeff and Cayla and Family – Thinking of you in the loss of your father and grandfather. Sending my condolences.
Robert Hodge
Carol please accept our sincerest condolences .
Wayne and Bente Bannon
We are deeply saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. We will miss his great sense of humour and his perseverance at Trivia games. Sincere condolences to Carole and family.
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss..Thinking of you all ..Arlene & John
Susan and Wayne Rowsom
To Carol and all her family and Brett, Tracy and Quinn our heartfelt condolences with the passing of Rick. May all your wonderful memories of times past give you comfort in the hard times ahead. You are in our prayers . Love and comfort
Wayne and Susan
Frank and Marg Young
Carol, Brett and Family
So sad to hear of Ricks’s passing. I have many great memories of Rick both on and off the job where he was always giving us a lesson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peggy Wilkinson
Diane & Family:
Diane I am so sorry to read of your father in law’s passing, My thoughts and prayer’s go out to you and your family during this difficult time, May your memories comfort you all in the coming days..
Peggy Wilkinson
Marge Schilbe
So sorry to hear of your loss of Rich, May your memories help you through this difficult time.
James ROGERS
Dear Carol and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I had the friendship and pleasure of working with Rick in Sauble Beach and Exeter. He was a good friend, and an excellent police officer and will be missed by all.
RIP Rick
Sam and Teresa Lazarevich
Carol and the Borden family;
We are truly saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. I enjoyed the times we worked together, and thoroughly enjoyed the tales he had to tell. As good an officer that Rick was, he was an even better person. Our condolences to you all.
Tara Kemble-Clarkson
Dear Sandra, Rob, Brett and family,
Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences are with you all. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Paul Augustine
To the Family: We are saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. Please accept our condolences at this time.
Jim & Paul Augustine and, families
Keith & Dianne Ahrens
Carol and Family: So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, please know our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad & difficult time.
Ernie & Dianne Ahrens
Sylvia Mittelholtz
My deepest sympathy to you Carol on the passing of your Rick.
Condolences to your family and Rick’s.
Sylvia Mittelholtz
Susan Cook
Brett, Tracy and Quinn,
So very sorry to hear this. The many times you spoke of your Dad tells me that he has left you all with alot of great memories. Hold onto them tight and they will help you through this time. Sending sincerest condolences and hugs.
Linda. LindaParker
Carol , I am so sorry to hear of Rick passing I Rember the fun we all had when Jim and I had the bar in ST joes all my best to you and your family
Jessie Brown
Dear Carol & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
Craig Soldan
Brett, Tracy , Carol, Terry, Randy and Jeff. On behalf of the Soldan family, so sorry for your loss. Rick was a generous man. The last time I met with him, he donated to the Huron OPP Terry Fox head shave. Now that I know he met Terry Fox years ago, it likely meant more to Rick to support his cause. I also remember his German Shepherd that used to be a K-9 dog? You had to hold the screen door when you stopped by the house! Thinking of you all.
Craig.
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Carol and Family,
Sending our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dear husband and grandfather Rick. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. 🙏🏻
Jeff Kints
Dear Carol, Brett, Jeff, Randy, Terry
Our deepest condolences to you all. Rick was an amazing man and always had the great stories to tell – a lot of great memories!
Sincerely
Jeff
Liz and Don Millson
Dear Brett
So sorry for your loss. We often think of the good times we had and especially when you stayed with us on the farm in Exeter. Hold on to the memories of your dad.
Mark&Judy Cronyn
Dear Carol and family. Our sincere condolences to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this sad time. R.I.P. Rick
Mark& Judy
Sharon Brokenshire
Sincerest sympathy to you Carol and your family, cherish your memories
Sharon Brokenshire
Gayle Ellis
I wish to express my deepest sympathy in this time of great sorrow. I would like to share the comforting hope that the Bible gives that your loved one will live again on a peaceful earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.
Rob Kern
Carol and family. I was saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. I spent my very first day as a fresh faced new constable with Rick. I always remember that day. He became a good friend, mentor, and role model. Enjoyed many golf and racquetball games with him and the Exeter crew. So many hilarious stories and good times throughout those years. He will be sorely missed.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Carol and Family – We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Joanne May
My deepest sympathy & condolences to Sandra & Brother In-Law
Rob for the loss of your brother Rick & to all the Borden Family!
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Family
jack triebner
Sorry Carol to hear about the passing of your husband Rick
Please Accept our Condolences , From Betty Blue & Jack Triebner .
George and Sue Wilson
Carol and family, sincere condolences on Rick’s passing. He was a very friendly man. He was a great Police Officer and Detective. Remember your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dianne Underhill
They don’t make officers like you anymore rest in peace my friend
Jerzy Joe Ogden
RICARDO!!!!
To your family… so sorry for your loss! To Brett… so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You were the only child when we living on Elliot Place in Guelph but it seems just like yesterday. Living on the “other side of the wall” in a semi detached home, with you, your Mom, Barb, and Rick, will live on in my memory forever!
George Watson
Carol and family, sorry to hear of Rick passing away, he was always so proud of his Corvette when ever he would bring it over to be stored for the winter. RIP Rick
Catherine Shantz
Carol and family- Sincere condolences to each of you on the passing of Rick.My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. Catherine Shantz
Mike and Diane O'Shea
Dear Carol,
We send our sympathy to you and your family. You folks were such good neighbours when we lived in Bayview. We always loved the waves. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Jane Haggitt
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Carol and Rick’s passing. I remember him fondly on walks in Huron Park
Tom and Julia Dickins
So sorry to hear this news he was one of the best.
Dave and Lee Cardwell
Our condolences Carol. I’m shocked learning this news. Rick as many have mentioned was a great member of the OPP in Exeter. He cared about his co-workers and always thought things through at work that always made sense. Tenacious and I always had the utmost faith in his criminal investigative abilities. Yes, he also had a very good sense of humour and loved telling stories. You will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Carol and family, Bob and Carol and Bob and Tootie and family. Our sympathy and condolence on your loss
Patti Kellar and Doug Ducharme
So very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing Carol. Sincere condolences to you and all family.
Melissa &Tony Salih
We would like to send our deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time.
Sending lots of love and prayers in the days ahead.
Love The Salih Family
Jim Oesch
Carole and family, cherish your memories, Rick was a nice guy ,condolences to you all
Greg & Carrie Parsons
Carol and family,
Our heartfelt condolences on your great loss. We have many good memories of vacation time and
Can-Am ball tournaments. Lots of shenanigans and laughs. Please know you are in our thoughts as you journey through the difficult days ahead.
Greg & Carrie Parsons
Chad Talach
Sorry for your loss Brett, Tracy and Quinn. Thinking of you guys. Chad & Jacqueline Talach
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
Carol and family:
Sorry for your loss! May you be comforted by all the good memories.
Willie and Linda O’Rourke
Tom and Julia Dickins
So sorry to hear this news he was one of the best. He will be missed and remembered always.
Scott and Angie Heywood
Dear Carol, Brett, Jeff, Randy, Terry and families….
Our sincere condolences to everyone on Rick’s passing. So many great memories as neighbours and friends over the years. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Hugs to all.
Scott & Angie
Huron OPP Detachment
On behalf of the members of the Ontario Provincial Police – Huron Detachment, our condolences to the family during this time of loss and grief.
Terry Wright
We remember all the fun times we had together, riding the motorcycle, working and we will never forget Detroit. He will be missed . Our thoughts are with you.
Terry and Wendy
Brent McDonald
Dear Carol, Brett, Jeff, Randy and Terry…condolences to everyone on Rick’s passing…he always had time to chat , wherever and whatever was going on …always had a story at the ready that somehow would intertwine with what was going on in your life…take comfort in those around you at this time .. Brent McDonald and Amanda Kowall
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Carol and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
at this very sad time
Wilma hoffman
Thinking of you at this time. Please accept our condolences.
Don & Charlene Oesch
Carol & family.
Our deepest condolences in Ricks passing. You were both such a special part of Bayview for so many years, and he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don & Charlene
Pauline Miller
My condolences on the passing of Rick My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very sad and most difficult time.
Sincerely Pauline Miller
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Dear Brett Tracy & Quinn
So sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Big hugs. Cy & Eleanor
Linda Dietrich
Carol & Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Sue Riley
Carol & Bob – thinking of you during this difficult time. Sue
Margaret Brintnell
Carol & All Your Family
So sorry to read about your devoted husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather. Loved by all.
Rick had an interesting career & encountered many people over the years. Share your memories now & in days to come. May God provide strength at this sad & difficult time. My Sympathy To All.
Margaret Brintnell
Ken Bergmann
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing Carol. Sandi and I send our sincere condolences.
Laura Wilder
Dear Carol and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Sending love and hugs at this most difficult time. ❤️
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
My deepest sympathy. Rick was certainly one of a kind. He made us laugh. He made us think. He made the world a better a place.
Carol, we are so so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Thomas Richber
So sorry to hear the passing of my co worker, best friend and avid sports partner. To all the family you have my deepest sympathy. Rick will surely be missed as he gave more than a 100 percent in life to all he met.
Joanna Van Mierlo
Carol and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Rick was an awesome fellow. You are all in my thoughts and in my heart.
Evelyn Vincent
Carol and all of Rick’s loved ones
Sincere sympathy. Rick will be missed by so many people. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time. HUGS to all
Liz and Ray JACK
Carol and family.
What sad news. All the memories are flooding in. Rick was an amazing Police Officer, good friend and proud father & husband. You were always his beautiful wife and he was so proud of you all. Rick taught every officer what it took and meant to be good Police Officer. He was a good man.
nancy & hans Brand
carol and family our deepest sympathy
Ray Gallagher
To all Rick’s family and friends. My condolences. Rick was the big influence in my life and probably in a lot of other people’s life when I was young. Have not seen him in a long time but never forgot him. And never will!!
Ray Gallagher
Wendy Heimrich
Carol, Jeff and family
Sincere condolences for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Harlen Tinney
Brett Tracy , Carol, Terry, Randy and Jeff. We are sorry for your family’s loss. Mr. Borden was a positive influence on my life and had a positive influence in my career choices. Seeing his photo tonight put a smile on my face followed by sadness.
Our condolences.
Harlen and René Tinney
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Carol, family and friends
So sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. Our condolences to all. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Allan and Nancy Quinn
To Carol and the Borden family.So sorry t o hear of Rick’s passing. I have so many memories of our times working together on and off duty.I always enjoyed the stories we shared. His sense of humour and great personality will always be remembered.I Wii not forget.
Barbara S Pals
Dear Carol, So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. May God grant you much peace and grace as you now have to walk this ” Hard walk”.
In my thoughts and prayers, Barb Pals
Alan Robertson
Dear Carol and Family
I am deeply saddened by the news of Rick’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go to you and the entire family. He was not just a co-worker but a true friend for many years. He was a tenacious detective and never satisfied until he solved the case. He always had a good story to tell and loved to beat me at a game of golf. I salute you Rick. Rest in peace my friend.
Sincerely Al and Judy.
Gerry & Darlene Reynolds
Carol and family, Darlene and I want to send our heartfelt condolences on Rick’s passing. He was a great guy and we remember some very good time many years ago! He is still the only guy to this day that I have ever seen throwing a set of golf clubs into a pond!! A true competitor!! RIP Rick.
Rick & Patty Sinnamon
Carol, our condolences to you and your family !! I have MANY fond memories of working with Rick in Exeter, especially him giving me rides to work. He could tell the BEST stories…….
Anmarie Kraft - Hoffman
Sending Our deepest ‘Sympathies’ to you Carol and all Rick’s family. We will miss seeing Rick sitting out front watching the traffic on 21 & our giving a friendly honk as we drive by ……. He will be missed 🌸 ….Big Hugs – Anmarie & David
Rick & Patty Sinnamon
Carol, our DEEPEST condolences to you and your family on Rick’s death. I have such GREAT memories of working with Rick in Exeter, especially his rides to work. He did have the BEST stories !!
Bob Oesch
So sorry for your loss.
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
No words can express how sorry we are for the loss of Rick.!!! To you Carol and your family… hold tight to all the memories you made together… we have many memories with your Johnston family.!!!! Hugs to all ofyou !!!
Glen and Donna Greb
Carol and family,,,,,, Glen and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Glen and Donna
Diane & Barry Tieman
Dear Carol and family members, our sincere condolences on your loss of Rick , he will be missed in so many ways and by so many people . What a gift to have known him if you had the pleasure, relish in the gifts of life he gave to all he had any contact with , these next few weeks and months will be the hardest , but with the love he left you all , you can carry through it . Sincerely Barry & Diane
Shirley Erb
To all of Ricks family and friends, My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Brenda Palsa
Carol, Jeff and family- Rick was one of a kind – such a strong kind man- my condolences to all