Obituary of Eric Oxford Richards

Richards, Eric Oxford - October 14, 1972 - September 8, 2005 Passed away at Toronto on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Beloved son of Glenda Richards (nee Whiteside) and Scott Richards (predeceased). He is also lovingly remembered by Evelyn Zubek (Godmother) and Wayne Zubek, Lori Newman (spouse), Joy Newman, Uncle Derek and Merle Richards and family, Linda Dawe and Ashley Alvero, Stephen and David Kelley and family and Wayne Burnett. Gareth Bennett and Cara Pifko and Eric�s bands, The Elastocitizens, My Dear Heretic and Thieves� Crossing will cherish the memory of his close friendship. A thoughtful, generous and kind-hearted human being, he will be missed by all those lives he touched. His sense of humour enabled him to transcend his many physical challenges. Now he is free to soar. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto General Hospital who enabled Eric to overcome many obstacles throughout his life. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the Toronto General Hospital Dialysis Unit (Eaton South) staff and particularly, Betty Kellman, R.N. for all of their dedicated care and support. Donations in honour of Eric�s life may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 15 Gervais Drive, Suite #700, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Y8, Toronto Humane Society, 11 River Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4C2 or Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5K7. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the near future and invitations will be sent out. "My life flows on in endless song�.