Peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Thursday, December 31st, 2015 at the age of 41. Loving son of Lawrence and Beverley. Dear brother of Dave and his wife Tina, proud uncle of Katlyn, Hope, and Jackson. Richard will be missed by his best friends Elvis and Bacardi. Thanks to the staff at G5 Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Dr. Chong for their care and compassion. Donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation – Cancer Care. At Richards request there will be no Funeral Service. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234).