CAMERON WILLIAM RICHARD (FALLING LEAVES)

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CAMERON WILLIAM RICHARD (FALLING LEAVES) November 30, 1959 - August 17, 2007 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Cameron. Former prospect of the Winnipeg Jets, while taking the medicals, he was diagnosed with the onset of Arthritis which he lived with all his life. Never a complaint, while this crippling disease took away many of his dreams. He always wore a winning smile and continued to set different dreams and enjoyed his current job. He finished high school and went on to take many courses at University of Winnipeg. Cameron was predeceased by his parents Roy and Myrtle, sisters Rena and Eleanor and his foster father William Huff. Cameron was born in Gladstone, the youngest of five children. He was raised in Langruth, McGregor, Long Plains FN and St Francis. Cameron is survived by his brother Hector (Susan) Richard, sister Barbara Longclaws, sister Mildred Richard-Dacosta and foster mother Mildred Huff, foster brothers Greg (Susan), Miles (Lois), Curtis (Beryl) and foster sister Lorna Barr. Cameron leaves behind many nephews and nieces, relatives, co-workers and friends. Cameron lived in Winnipeg and enjoyed his work at Manitoba Human Resources as a Pay and Benefits Administrator. He had many hobbies, some of which are: listening to a wide variety of music, reading, writing, car models and helping others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arthritis Society, 105-386 Broadway, Winnipeg. A wake will be Monday, August 27, 2007, starting at 8:00 p.m. at The Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk Ave., Winnipeg. (204) 586-7700. Memorial service at 10:00 a.m. August 28, 2007.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2007