Retired Police Sergeant, Peel Regional Police
Retired Volunteer Fire Captain, Station 306, Palgrave
Suddenly at Owen Sound Hospital, on Thursday, March 20, 2014, Rick Capel, Eagle Lake, formerly of Palgrave, beloved husband of Laila Capel. Proud father of Carlye and her husband Craig Reid, Mike Capel and his girlfriend Michelle Cliche. Loving grandfather of Colton and Rosalie Reid. Dear brother of Rob Capel and Sue Woodworth. Fondly remembered by Murray Osborne and Trish Boehler, Jim and Diane Cook, Mike and Diane Short.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 2 – 6 o’clock.
Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Monday morning, March 24 at 11 o’clock. Please feel free to dress casually.
Reception to follow at Glen Eagle Golf Club, 15731 Regional Road 50, Caledon.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Chesley and District Memorial Hospital, 39 – 2nd Street S. E., Chesley N0G 1L0.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Maggie Lawrence
Wow is all I can say, I am shocked, we just chatted last week at the store, he was so excited about his new grandbaby and was telling me about his health etc.. I am going to really miss him coming into the store everyday and harrassing me, in a good way of course and our banter back and forth to each other. Laila, my heart goes out to you and your children. I am going to miss him. Not going to be the same.
Mike McFadden
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to Rick’s family. He was a good officer and a great friend.
Mike McFadden: Detective Sergeant Retired
Dave Spence
It’s with shock and sadness that I’ve learned of Rick’s passing. I always knew him as a hale and hearty guy. My condolences to the family.
Dave Spence PRP Retired.
Petra & Hans Turk & Family
Dear Laila and Family
We were all very over whelmed to hear about the news of Rick’s sudden passing. We wish to offer our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely
The Turk’s
Former Peel Supt Barry King
Sincere condolences to Laila, family and loved ones of Rick. I remember Rick as one of our first Peel K-9 officers when we started Regional policing. He was a very well respected Police Officer and individual over many years and together with Zues, they were an important and effective specialized Team. Rick was held in high regard, as I am sure you know and we thank you for your support of his service and policing career. Those who are taken from us too early, leave many good memories that can be kept in our hearts. We share in your loss and offer our thoughts and prayers. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May your family and loved ones bring you comfort in these difficult times. God Bless !
Jim Bertram
Words are never sufficient to express the sorrow we feel when we lose someone we love. Please know our thoughts are with you. Rick was a valued member of the team. Proud to have known him and proud to have worked with him.
Jim Bertram. (Deputy Chief rtd)
Laura Atkinson
Please accept Ted and my condolences for the very sudden loss of Rick. You are all with us in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Laura and Ted Atkinson
Catherine Nanton (nee Bertram)
Laila, I am so sorry for your loss. I appreciated being with Rick in our recruit class and on A Platoon when we first started our careers together on Peel. He was a good friend and support and I enjoyed catching up with him over the years of our career. He always had a ready smile and a great laugh, and I enjoyed his irreverence. I imagine he was a wonderful dad and grandfather. You will miss him. He was too young.
Greg Manion
I’m very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing . When I was D C of Station 302 Rick would stop by for a visit or assist us on a call at which time he & I would share a few laughs. He worked hard for Station 306 and he will be missed by the many firefighters he worked with over the years
Cathy Dave Kaitlyn & Isaac McMillan
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad Carlye. May your memories of him give you comfort in the days, years to follow.
Thoughts & Prayers are with you and all your family at difficult time.
Peggy Burton-Bohan
Sincere simpathy to Laila and family. My thoughts are with you and Rick’s many dear friends.
Rest In Piece, my friend……..We will meet again….
Barbara Earl
So sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. Such a loss, I worked with Rick in the Recruiting Bureau. He was a very likeable person, a truly nice guy.
John David Morrison 370..Retd
My condolences to Rick’s family..a great guy taken too soon.
Dave Bell
My deepest sympathies to the Capel family. Rick was a mentor and a friend. I will always reflect and smile when I think of him instructing on the K9 course.
Dave Bell
Sandy MacMillan
Dear Laila & family:
I am sorry for your loss and I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. When Rick joined Peel he was a welcome addition to our platoon and the force as a whole. He was a very likeable person, a truly nice guy who was always smiling and loved to laugh. I will miss keeping touch with him and reminiscing about the good old days! His death is a tragic loss.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and may God give you comfort in the days ahead.
Denise & Sandy
Laila, Carlye & Mike we were saddened when we heard Rick had died, even though we knew he was gravely ill it still hit us hard. He left far too soon. We will miss his smiling face, his words of advice on how to get R & R to listen and his verbal sparring when we visit! Please take solace in the love and caring of all those who surround you at this sad time.
John Kelly Det. Sgt #600 (Retd)
Laila and family.
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. It was a privilege and honour to have worked with Rick. His ready humour and quick smile were always to the fore. Please may you find succour in this trying time ahead.
Don Mac Neil
Rick was my supervisor many years ago. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy to work for and we had many laughs.
Trish Boehler
Rick, I am so sad you are no longer physically here, but I do know you will be looking over Murray, myself, the kids and of course the cats making sure we are good. You had that smile that we all loved. You truly will be missed and we know Liala is wanting you here since she is not done nagging you …lol, boy you are in trouble now for leaving too soon. Look over her, protect her, Carlye, Craig, Mikey, Michelle, Colton John Reid as you always said and Rosey and of course Cricket…they all loved you deeply, we all did…until we meet again Chief..4-ever in our hearts!!!
Peter and Laureen DeMartini
Laila and Family,
Laureen and I were saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. I have many memories of working with Rick on the Caledon Volunteers at Station 306. He was a well respected member of Station 306.
David D
Laila, Carlye and Michael,
In difficult and challenging circumstances as a Captain with the Caledon Fire & Emergency Services; circumstances certain to overwhelm the vast majority of people, Rick was able to provide calm, assured, effective and compassionate leadership, all the while prioritizing personnel safety. His influence on the many firefighters of Palgrave over the last 20+ years remains today, and his legacy is sure to continue for many years to come. Rick became a respected mentor and friend to most of the Palgrave firefighting staff and was greatly missed when he retired a little over a year ago. Now, the news of his passing has been an absolute shock to us!
Our thoughts and prayers go with you, during this difficult time.
Lorna Lee and Ed Creighton
To the Capel Family
We are so sorry for your sudden loss of Rick. Please accept our deepest condolences .
Lorna and Ed
Irene Cormier (formerly Czajkowski)
Sue, Rob and Laila,
I heard about the sudden loss of your brother Rick while at a funeral today, small world. I wanted to extend my sympathy to all of you at this time.
Irene
Gabriella Tavares
Thoughts & Prayers are with the Capel family at difficult time.I had many laughs with Rick back in the time when he worked up front of Derry rd.lobby. The stories and laughs we had, will always be remembered. May God give you comfort in the days ahead to all Capel family
Voichita Messelhi
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Sincere condolences and my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Du bon courage mon amie!
Voichita
Vera Taylor
Laila….I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories made together be of support in the coming days and always.
Parand Ghaemi
Dear Laila, please accept my condolescences for the passing of you husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May you be strong to get through this difficult time. Parand-Bramalea Secondary School
Paul Zurbrigg
Laila
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. Please accept my sympathy. I am also sorry I completely goofed and did not clue in about the visitation yesterday – should have been there! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Paul Zurbrigg
Gerry Thompson
Dear Laila
My sincere sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your husband Rick. My thoughts are with you.
Sarah Moyer
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and sending my condolences to you and your family.
The Mudmen
We are very sorry to hear this news. Rick was a great guy. Thanks for supporting us over the years.
Rob,Sandy,Steve,Steve,Mario and Anthony -The Mudmen
Lisa Olajos
My deepest condolences to you Laila and your family. I hope you are coping as best as you can right now. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Hugs to you my friend. xo
Lesley Nienaber
I worked with Rick at both 11 Division and then at Davis Court. He was a pleasure to work with and was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be sadly missed.
Geoff Carruthers
The Capels were our neighbours on spruce needle for many years. I was a teenage and looked up to Rick as he had the best job in the world and was deeply committed to his profession.
I am very sorry to hear of his passing,please accept my condolences.
Lilia, I am sorry missed the service but I was just informed, we would of been there.
Geoff
Mike C.
I was shocked to hear of Rick’s passing. We worked together many years ago at Peel and I hold many fond memories of those times. May his memories bring peace and joy to his family. I strongly suspect Rick would have been a wonderful husband and father, as he was a Police Officer and a man.
He will be missed.
Gerald Pyjor
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and my family sends their condolences. Rick played a very important role in me becoming a Police Officer and later, a Firefighter. It was with his help and guidance that I was successful in my career aspirations. I always felt that he was someone that I could look up to, and I considered him a friend, more than just a fellow Volunteer Firefighter.