IRVING, Joseph Rickey (Rick) - Died suddenly at his home on July 17th, 2022, days short of his 69th birthday. He was born in Pembroke Ontario and after earning his masters degree from Western University, he worked generally in social services particularly in Ottawa. He is predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Jacqueline (nee Melancon) and an infant sister Catherine. Mourning this sudden loss with much love is Rosanne Sallafranque and his Aunt Elizabeth McNamara plus several cousins. Respecting Richard Joseph’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella St., Pembroke on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 from 12-2 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Pembroke on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 2 p.m. Interment of Ashes in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Pembroke. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated. Many thanks to the paramedics, local Provincial Police and Peter Kutchaw. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca