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Obituary for Richard "Dick" Huggard
Huggard, Dr. Richard James “Dick” -Age 87, Truro, passed peacefully on January 8, 2023, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Dick was born on a farm in Norton, NB to the late Russell and Lillian (Gillies) Huggard.
He was a loving husband to Marjorie (MacRae); father to Richard (Heather) and Lesley (Shawn Evans); brother to Bob Huggard and the late Marian Lines and a caring grandfather to James (Junghye), Ian, Willa, and Lucy. He is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Dick graduated from the NSAC in 1956 and in 1958, he received his BSc from MacDonald College of McGill University. In 1965, he completed his MSc from the University of Illinois. He joined the Nova Scotia Dept of Agriculture and Marketing in 1958 and ended his career as Deputy Minister of Agriculture from 1991 -1994.
Dick played hockey at the collegiate level at NSAC and MacDonald College, and also played in the Truro District Hockey League. He never gave up on his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, always saying, "This will be our year.”
In 1996, he was awarded the Erland Lee Award for his work and contribution with the Women’s Institute of Canada. He also travelled to Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in 1999 as chair of the Canadian Agri-Food Research Council. Dick was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University (NSAC) in 2006 and was inducted into the Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2015 along with many other awards. Many children were significantly impacted by his many years of involvement in 4-H.
Dick volunteered countless hours with many different organizations, most notably the Farm Equipment Museum in Truro and the Cobequid Salmon Association. He also served two terms as Warden at St. John’s Anglican Church. His hobbies included fly fishing, fly tying, woodworking and he painted beautiful detailed wooden birds that are treasured by many around the world.
A loving grandfather, “Bockiey” always had a sparkle in his eye when he talked about his grandchildren’s talents and accomplishments. He enjoyed summers at the family cottage in Marshville, NS and trips to the camp in Liscombe. Most of all, he enjoyed meeting as many new people as possible and learning all about them. We’re sure that in heaven, as on earth, he will know and enjoy a chat with everyone he sees. He often spoke about all the “good people” he had encountered in his life. Dick was a very kind gentleman who always found goodness in everyone.
The family wishes to thank RN Rebecca (D3) and Dr. Dave Henderson in the Colchester East Hants Health Center, Truro. Memorial donations may be made to the Farm Equipment Museum, 4-H Nova Scotia or CEHHC Palliative Care. Family flowers only.
A father is supposed to be proud of his kids, but in our case, we couldn't be more proud of him. We will love you forever, Dad.
Visitation will take place on Friday, January 20th from 6-8pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 1pm in St. John’s Anglican Church, 23 Church St., Truro, NS with the Rev. Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception to follow. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com
He was a loving husband to Marjorie (MacRae); father to Richard (Heather) and Lesley (Shawn Evans); brother to Bob Huggard and the late Marian Lines and a caring grandfather to James (Junghye), Ian, Willa, and Lucy. He is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Dick graduated from the NSAC in 1956 and in 1958, he received his BSc from MacDonald College of McGill University. In 1965, he completed his MSc from the University of Illinois. He joined the Nova Scotia Dept of Agriculture and Marketing in 1958 and ended his career as Deputy Minister of Agriculture from 1991 -1994.
Dick played hockey at the collegiate level at NSAC and MacDonald College, and also played in the Truro District Hockey League. He never gave up on his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, always saying, "This will be our year.”
In 1996, he was awarded the Erland Lee Award for his work and contribution with the Women’s Institute of Canada. He also travelled to Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in 1999 as chair of the Canadian Agri-Food Research Council. Dick was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University (NSAC) in 2006 and was inducted into the Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2015 along with many other awards. Many children were significantly impacted by his many years of involvement in 4-H.
Dick volunteered countless hours with many different organizations, most notably the Farm Equipment Museum in Truro and the Cobequid Salmon Association. He also served two terms as Warden at St. John’s Anglican Church. His hobbies included fly fishing, fly tying, woodworking and he painted beautiful detailed wooden birds that are treasured by many around the world.
A loving grandfather, “Bockiey” always had a sparkle in his eye when he talked about his grandchildren’s talents and accomplishments. He enjoyed summers at the family cottage in Marshville, NS and trips to the camp in Liscombe. Most of all, he enjoyed meeting as many new people as possible and learning all about them. We’re sure that in heaven, as on earth, he will know and enjoy a chat with everyone he sees. He often spoke about all the “good people” he had encountered in his life. Dick was a very kind gentleman who always found goodness in everyone.
The family wishes to thank RN Rebecca (D3) and Dr. Dave Henderson in the Colchester East Hants Health Center, Truro. Memorial donations may be made to the Farm Equipment Museum, 4-H Nova Scotia or CEHHC Palliative Care. Family flowers only.
A father is supposed to be proud of his kids, but in our case, we couldn't be more proud of him. We will love you forever, Dad.
Visitation will take place on Friday, January 20th from 6-8pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 1pm in St. John’s Anglican Church, 23 Church St., Truro, NS with the Rev. Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception to follow. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com