Richard Carruthers

Richard (Rick) Carruthers

On September 11th, with his parents by his side, at the age of 57, our dear son Rick passed away at the Royal Ottawa Hospital. He is finally at peace from the ravages of Huntington's disease. He leaves to mourn, his loving father (Ted) Theodore, step-mother (Georgie) Georgina, sister Cynthea and husband (Alf Slyk), step-sister Sandra McGill, nieces Kimberley, Serena, Jenna and nephew Justin. Rick will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in particular Sam Baird who was with him near the end. We are forever thankful! Predeceased by his mother Helen and his sister Allayne. A large thank you to all the compassionate nurses at the Royal Ottawa Hospital (Ottawa Place). A Memorial Service will be held at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. followed by inurnment at Huntley Presbyterian Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Army Mess Hall, Craig Side Rd, Carp. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Huntington's Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.