It is with the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Richard (Peachy) Gan on April 1st, 2026. Peachy was born on Aug. 9, 1947 in Kenora. He married his wife of 42 years on Jan. 21, 1984.
He is survived by his wife Debbie, step-sons Rodger (Tammy) and Ryan (Dana), brother Brian, nieces Stacy (Jeremy & son Henry) and Michele (Matt), grandchildren, whom he loved so dearly, Sylvia, Jax & Tatiana, Victoria, Samantha (Devin) & Austin & our first great grandchild Dalton. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Linda (Rene) Garrow, Nancy (Rene) Spencer, brothers-in-law Bill (Lorrie) Clemmens, Bob (Gale) Clemmens and many nieces and nephews.
Peach was predeceased by his parents Mike & Irene Gan, sister Diane (Lew) Marston, sister-in-law Terry Gan, in-laws Hugh & Lil Clemmens, daughter-in-law Jodi & nephew Brian Clemmens.
He started his career in 1965 at the O&M pulp & paper mill & retired from Abitibi in 2002 as a crane operator.
Peachy was a devoted & loving husband, father & the best Gido ever to his grandchildren. He took great pride in his step-sons & grandchildren & lent his support, guidance & humor to all.
During his retirement years, he devoted his time to gardening & yard work, taking great pride in our vegetable yield & flower gardens. Many winters were spent in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where many new friendships were made & maintained. We also spent another few years in Lakeland & enjoyed our time there as well. In later years he fought a long & difficult battle with COPD & heart failure, which has kept him mostly at home over the past few years.
Special thanks to those who visited & called throughout those many years. We so appreciate you. Extra special thanks & love to Mike for the steady home visits, the wonderful care & compassion & concern he showed to both of us. He made this journey so much easier for both of us. Thanks to Char for her kindness & compassion, to Cory at Brown Funeral Home.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations in his memory to the LWDH, would be greatly appreciated.
PEACE, DEEP PEACE.
