Richard Foster Dick was born in Wigan in 1916. He married Irene in 1945. He served thirty-eight years in the Police force (interrupted by service in the Navy where he drove landing craft on D-day) retiring as Chief Superintendent. He was appointed head of security for the Co-op. Dick joined the Association in 1962 and was always actively involved; he served Circle as President & Provincial Councillor. He became Provincial President and later Provincial Treasurer. Dick died on 16 August 2011 aged 95 years.