Rick loved to hunt, travel, BBQ, of course, go out for a delicious meal- seafood being his favourite. He had many passions in life: God and his love of God’s Word first, family (who he always spoke of with pride, a sparkle in his eye and unconditional love), friends- he treasured, giving a helping hand whenever and however he could, and often helping those he didn’t know. He could be depended on for all events taking place. Rick didn’t get to far from the city job he had, for he became an active volunteer at the Saint John Police Museum. His presence will be sadly missed by many. He was a dependable and well respected coach and supporter. Rick coached and was the biggest fan and supporter of hockey and baseball over three generations of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rick also was involved in volunteering and soon found his volunteer work more rewarding than actual work, he left Irving Equipment to pursue his passions. He found being retired wasn’t for him yet and went on to work for Irving Equipment for 10 years. On weekends he could often be seen driving #55 “The Green Machine “ at Hammond River Raceway in Saint John or River Glade Raceway in Salisbury. During these years he also had a passion for stock car racing. He truly enjoyed working on the numerous police cars, fire trucks, city trucks and plow equipment to name a few. ![]() Rick was a mechanic for the city of Saint John for 30 years retiring in 2003. This vehicle, Nelly Bell, became a wonderful memory for all, boys and girls. ![]() The boys also found their love for cars, fixing up an old model truck to run through the back woods. He found his love for the outdoors at the camp with his dad and the MacEachern boys, who’s family had a camp adjacent to them. In his younger years he spent many summer weekends at the family camp on Goshen Road, near Sussex, NB. Rick grew up on Kennedy Street, Saint John North. Born in Saint John, NB, on September 27, 1949, he was a son of the late Ronald and Jean (Shannon) McFarlane. It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Rick” Ronald McFarlane announce his passing, which occurred on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Bobby’s Hospice, Saint John, NB.
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