RICHARD GREGORY TOWLE passed away peacefully in Bancroft on March 21, 2022 at the age of 83. Richard was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Frances (Fairbairn), loving father of Kimberlee (Howard) and Craig (Sandy), and cherished Papa of Joshua, Travis, Scott, Nicholas and Jackson. Richard will be dearly missed by his sister in law, Diane Reid, cousins, nieces and nephews. Richard is survived by his siblings; Lionel (Connie), Thelma, Evelyn (Gord) and Ruth. Richard was a long time resident of Bancroft and will be remembered for his kind disposition, love of baseball, hockey, hunting and fishing on Paudash Lake. His family meant everything to him and his passing will leave a void in their lives for a long time to come. In keeping with Richard’s request, his cremains will be privately laid to rest at a later date. The family would like to thank the medical staff at QHC North Hastings Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice North Hastings.