Besides his wife, Ida, he was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Susan Fox Gaff, granddaughter Jenna Marie Gaff and grandson Richard Stattler.

Richard and Ida had three children: Donna Marie Stattler (David), Douglas Richard Gaff (Joanne), and Larry John Gaff (Susan Fox - deceased).

Richard served with the Royal Canadian Air Force for 25 years, as well as 14 years with the Safety Branch of Alberta Transportation.

At Richard’s request, no funeral will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.