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It is with great sadness we announce the death of Richard “Rick” Powell of Athabasca at the age of 73. Rick passed peacefully at the Athabasca Health Centre surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Colleen, and children David (Tracy) and Megan (Chris). Rick is predeceased by his parents Vick and Dorothy, and younger brother Ken.

Rick was born on June 9th, 1949 in Toronto, and spent his formative years …

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My sincerest condolences to Colleen and family.
My sincerest condolences to Colleen and family.
My sincerest condolences to Colleen and family.

from John Partyka

I worked with Rick Powell from around 1994 through 1998, while he was the Director of Institutional St…

from John Partyka

I worked with Rick Powell from around 1994 through 1998, while he was the Director…

from John Partyka

I worked with Rick Powell from around 1994 thro…

I knew Rick as a long term coordinator with the Office of Institutional Studies at Athabasca University. Most of the te…
I knew Rick as a long term coordinator with the Office of Institutional Studies at Athabasca Univer…
I knew Rick as a long term coordinator with the Office of Instit…

(From Sophy Gairdner)

Colleen and I met in Kibi in Ghana as international volunteer tutors in the Men's and the Women's …

(From Sophy Gairdner)

Colleen and I met in Kibi in Ghana as international volunteer tutors in the Me…

(From Sophy Gairdner)

Colleen and I met in Kibi in Ghana as inter…

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Born

June 9th, 1949
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Passed away

May 20th, 2023
Athabasca, AB, Canada

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Athabasca Community Chapel
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Richard "Rick" Powell