Rick Campbell

- 2017

• Name	Rick Campbell
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-149196
  Died	14 Oct 2017	Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I149196	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family	Beth Thompson
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F41967	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Former Chronicle editor Rick Campbell remembered Rick Campbell a former beloved sports reporter, editor and publisher of the Waterloo Chronicle passed away on Oct. 14 at Toronto General Hospital. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Campbell was considered "Mr. Waterloo" joining the Chronicle in the 1970s and helping solidify the Chronicle's place in the community. He developed a loyal following with his reporting, community outreach and his slice of life columns sharing his good humour and good nature with everybody in the city. His more than 20 year career at the Chronicle wrapped up in the mid-1990s after he was promoted to publisher of the paper. Paul Winkler, who was President of the Fairway Group at the time and worked closely with Campbell, said he will always be remembered for his kindness. "Rick had a quick and dry wit, lightening fast ability to write with clarity, and, extraordinary photographic skills. He was also a man of sincere kindness," said Winkler. "Several years ago, and long after working together, Rick attended a Rotary golf tournament I had organized in Niagara. There was a fundraiser silent auction during dinner. My then 11-year-old son was sitting at our table, wishing he could bid enough to get the signed Ottawa Senators print, his favourite team. He knew it would be impossible. Without our knowledge, Rick kept going back and forth to bid on that print, won it and when he returned to our table, he passed it over to Jake. That was classic Rick!" In addition to being publisher of the Chronicle, Campbell was also publisher of Exchange Business Magazine and Visitor Magazine. Rick was honoured early in his career as Waterloo's Junior Citizen of the Year. "The Chronicle grew exponentially during Rick's time due in large part to his talents and dedication," said Winkler. Campbell went on to work at Rogers Publishing for publications like The Medical Post and Family Practice Magazine, moving to and working in Toronto. He was still a consulting editor in the health care field when he passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A celebration of Campbell's life will be held today at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Crohn's and Colitis Canada would greatly appreciated. Vrbanac, B. (2017). Former Chronicle editor Rick Campbell remembered | WaterlooChronicle.ca. WaterlooChronicle.ca. Retrieved 21 October 2017, from https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/news-story/7664733-former-chronicle-editor-rick-campbell-remembered/ ________________________ CAMPBELL, Rick Peacefully at Toronto General Hospital. Beloved husband of Beth Thompson and loving father to Jordan, Drew and Chad. Sadly missed by sisters Noni (Tony), Jo (Vlad), brother John, brother-in-law Max (Jane) and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at Mississauga Golf and Country Club on Friday, October 20, at 1 p.m., and will include memories of his 20+ years as a key influencer in the K-W region, first as a sports writer at The Record, and later as Editor of The Waterloo Chronicle. In lieu of flowers, donations to Crohn's and Colitis Canada greatly appreciated. Campbell Rick | lifenews.ca . (2017). Lifenews.ca. Retrieved 21 October 2017, from https://www.lifenews.ca/announcement/7659951-campbell-rick

  
  

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  Died - 14 Oct 2017 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth