Arthur Mervyn (Merv/Mervie) Rickard

Born on October 28, 1933 . Passed away on July 27, 2022 .

Loved and loving husband of Judy for 67 years.
Devoted and loving father of Stephen, Tracy and Kelly.
Admired father in law of Karin, Benj and Alex.
Doting and loving Grandpa of Max & Carlee; Jesse & Erin; Ruby & Jason, Alexander & Courtney, Irely & Luke.
Great Grandpa of Benjamin & Alexander.
“A life well lived, full of love and laughter. We loved you so!”

Funeral Notice

Service held Wednesday August 3, 2022 - 1:30pm

A Funeral service will be held for the Late Arthur Mervyn ” Merv/Mervie” RICKARD at the Grain Shed Church of Christ, 2-8 King Street, Swan Hill, Wednesday 3rd August at 1:30pm.
Burial will follow at Swan Hill Memorial Park, Lawn D.
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a tribute on this announcement which the family are able to read, reflect and treasure.

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  1. Deepest Sympathy from the Strugnell family.

    Judy StrugnellJuly 29 2022 9:10 am
  2. Thinking of all mervefamily members so sorry to his passing he was my father’s cousin

    Len rickardJuly 29 2022 11:02 am
  3. Deepest sympathy to the Rickard Family.

    Fond memories of the Mid Murray Umpires days with Merv.

    Ken and Jean Rankin.

    Ken RankinJuly 29 2022 11:33 am
  4. Dear Judy, we are sad that your family has lost dear Merv, he was a true gentleman and will be missed by all that knew him. We have great memories of Merv from the exercise group xx
    Delia Baber and everyone from the older adults exercise group

    Delia BaberJuly 29 2022 12:27 pm
  5. Dear Judy yes Merv was a wonderful gentleman , will miss his wisdom and chats ,my thoughts and prayers are for you in your time of sadness
    reg janetzki

    Reg JanetzkiJuly 30 2022 10:52 am
  6. Sorry to hear of the passing of the well loved Merv. Condolences to all the family…..Barry Townley

    Barry TownleyJuly 30 2022 5:43 pm
  7. Dear Judy and family our thoughts are with you all a true gentleman love from Rod and Glenys Perris and family

    Glenys perrisJuly 30 2022 8:24 pm
  8. Condolences to Mervs family good memories of umpiring days and his inspecting days always helpful

    Andy WilliamsonJuly 31 2022 2:09 pm
  9. Thinking of all the family on Merves passing so sorry John Scott zack

    JohnlindsayJuly 31 2022 7:57 pm
  10. Dear Judy,Stephen, Tracy, Kelly & families,
    My deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Merv.
    A wonderful gentleman. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Diane.

    Diane Hurry-CondelyAugust 1 2022 7:09 pm
  11. Condolences to the Rickard family, thinking of you at these sad times, from The Beasy’s (Geoff dec. Bev, Gary, Kayeleen and Cheryl.

    Cheryl HayesAugust 2 2022 8:44 pm
  12. Deepest Sympathy thinking of you all
    Ian & Dot Fletcher 🌹

    Dorothy (Dot) FletcherAugust 2 2022 10:09 pm
  13. Dear Judy, Stephen, Tracy, Kelly and families,

    Our deepest sympathy to you all on the sad loss of Merv; a true gentleman with a smile for everyone and always out for a chat.

    Garry and Marilyn JohnstoneAugust 3 2022 10:28 am
  14. A gentleman to us all
    Love and deepest Sympathy to Mervs family
    You have our support at this sad time
    From Mick and Jennene Leschke xx

    Jennene LeschkeAugust 3 2022 12:11 pm
  15. Deepest sympathy to Judy & family, my thoughts are with you, seeing your love for each other was beautiful.
    From Marli Burgman 💐

    Marli BurgmanAugust 3 2022 8:17 pm
  16. A beautiful man, a beautiful soul. The little chats will always be remembered. A strong soul who now will rest in peace with no pain.

    Condolences to Judy and all other family.

    Love from Robert and Theresa.
    💔 xo

    Theresa EelesAugust 11 2022 4:30 pm
  17. A beautiful man, a beautiful soul. The little chats will always be remembered. A strong soul who now will rest in peace with no pain.

    Condolences to Judy and all other family.

    Love from Robert and Theresa.
    💔 xo

    Theresa EelesAugust 11 2022 4:37 pm

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