Obituary of NICHOLSON – Richard Darren

January 9, 1963 – April 22, 2010 Richard Darren Nicholson, beloved husband of Heike of Airdrie, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the age of 47 years. He was born in Laval, Quebec. Richard loved his family and friends and spending time with everyone. His passion was music, pets and camping. Richard was always a very busy person, someone who loved life. The strongest person we have ever known. Besides his loving wife Heike, Richard is also survived by his sons, Rudy (fiancée Katie) and Michael; and Michael’s son, our Grandson Kael. He is also survived his father Arthur and his step-mom Jeanette; his brothers, James (wife Joy and their children, Shawn and Karen), Ron, and Scott (wife Samantha and their children, Chelsea and Ethan); his sisters, Wendy (husband John), Laurie (husband Greg and their daughter Samantha), and Courtney; his grandma Jean Seymour; and his many nephews and nieces and great nephews and great nieces. Richard was predeceased by his mother Shirley (Taylor) and his brother David. Richard will be greatly missed and forever loved. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Richard’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 309, 1010 – 1st Avenue N.E., Calgary AB T2E 7W7 Telephone: 403-276-3390, 1 (888) 557-5516, www.liver.ca. In living memory of Richard Nicholson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.