Richard Willimot

Richard Willimot of Blenheim passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2017. Richard was born 48 years ago to his parents Linda Willimot and the late Tom Willimot (2003). He will be remembered always by his sister and brother-in-law Cindy & Arnold Warwick of Ridgetown, their children Rebecca and Dennis who he loved so much and their dog Hollywood. He will be missed as well by his grandmother Helen Hazlett of Blenheim. Richard was predeceased by his grandparents Lloyd Hazlett, John Willimot, Rebecca Willimot-Smith and Charles Smith.

Richard faced some real challenges in life, being diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 15 that would eventually restrict his ability to walk. However, he faced his life with a positive attitude and a great degree of determination that he inherited from his dad. He attended Fanshawe College in London receiving a degree in Radio Broadcasting which he was able to use at CFCO and CKSY in Chatham. He was a founding member and instructor at the Taoist Tai Chi Society in Chatham. He self-taught himself the art of computer generated animation and was able to work with Dreamworks and Amblin Entertainment. His latest accomplishment was to start his own production company called Penguin Frog Studio that had ties in New York. One of Richard’s fondest memories was a trip to Ireland with his sister Cindy when they took their dad home and met their extended family there.

Richard’s wish was that this part of his life be shared with his immediate family. Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be scattered at one of his favourite places.

Friends wishing to remember Richard with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Arthritis Society.