Obituary of William Richard Price

On June 12th, surrounded by his wife Keitha, his son Sean and daughter-in-law Kim, his brothers, and his extended family, Rick Price passed away. Rick was always a strong, independent man and just as he chose to live his life, Rick chose his death with medical assistance in dying (MAID). In his final hours, his family and friends toasted him and his life with a shot of his favourite scotch and champagne. With his favourite ABBA music playing, a few tears and some laughs he left us. A huge hole has been left in our world, but the memories of him and our love will always be with us.Rick was a retired teacher and administrator with the Kingston district school board. During his time with the Board, he served as a teacher, a vice principal, the coordinator of continuing Ed program and coordinator of the education programs offered at the local penitentiaries. Rick was the father of three, and he and Keitha extended their love of kids and family by adopting many hockey players, students, and friends who became a part of their extended family.Rick loved to try to play golf. Although he thought he was very good, most of his friends will attest to the fact that he could probably throw his clubs further than we could hit a golf ball. He did, however, enjoy many golf trips with the boys, Keitha, and other family members.Rick was always the captain of his ship and was still the captain when he decided that it was time to head into port. Over the past several weeks, Rick celebrated his life at home and shared his fondest memories with his many friends and family. This was his celebration of life. Over the coming months, Rick’s ashes will spread in his favourite places and where he had his fondest memories.A very special thank you to Kelvin and Cherrill Napier. There are no words to express our love and gratitude. Many thanks to all our family and friends for their support over these past few months and for supporting Rick’s final decision to control his own destiny. Donations may be made in Rick's memory to the Kingston General Hospital Foundation.Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.Mark Twain Arrangements entrusted to CATARAQUI CEMETERY AND FUNERAL SERVICES.