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Kenneth Douglas Rickard, 81, of Lakewood, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at home.
He was born on September 2, 1945 in Jamestown, the son of Walter Allan Rickard and Rosalind Stewart Rickard Anderson. At 16, he moved to Charleston, West Virginia to live with his uncle and grandparents. There he graduated from Charleston High School and Morris Harvey Tech. After graduation, he moved back to Jamestown.
He spent many years in his garage working on race cars for Eriez and Stateline Speedways and building hot rods. He could often be seen driving his yellow 29 Model A sedan with his co-pilot Riley.
He was a member of the old Der Kobblers Car Club, Right Coast Association, and the National Street Rod Association.
He is survived by his wife, Diane, whom he married April 7, 1972; his sons, Stewart (Jill) Rickard and Garrett (Tracey) Rickard; his grandchildren, Cody and Georgia. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law, Emily Rickard and Allene Hooper; his brother-in-law, Philip (Sue) Gabriel; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry and Jerry; his sister-in-law, Diane; and his brother-in-law, Larry Hooper.
No funeral service will be observed and interment will be in Holland Cemetery, Clymer.
Memorials may be made to Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road., Jamestown, NY 14701 (www.chqhumane.org)
Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg is handling arrangements.
You may leave a memory and words of condolence by visiting www.petersonfh.net.