Dr. Richard Mayhew McCutcheon
August 26, 1937 – April 27, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home. Bravely battled cancer. Beloved husband to Dr. Amelia McCutcheon; father to Jody, Mark, Kim, Scott and Chris, and daughters-in-law Dr. Praveena and Dr. Jennie; loving grandfather to Lakshman, Maya, Kira, Benjamin and Charlotte.
Richard was an anesthesiologist for almost 50 years at Northwestern Hospital and Humber River Regional Hospital. He was a medical volunteer with Operation Smile and Hospital on Wheels Philippines, helping thousands of people.
He and Amy loved travelling. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone. Favourite hobbies included writing, reading, wine and coffee, morning puzzles, movies and sports. He was a Civil War buff. He loved music and sang in the Greenborough Church choir.
In retirement, he enjoyed living on the beach, playing frisbee with Amy by the lake and making friends along Queen Street. He loved doing video chats to connect with family and friends around the world. Richard will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospital on Wheels Philippines. Make cheques payable to Greenborough Community Church, 2000 Keele St., Toronto ON, M6M 3Y4.