Obituary of Larry Rich

Passed away suddenly at his home in Port Severn on Friday January 13, 2012 at the age of 67 formerly of Kenora. Beloved husband of Caren Smith-Rich. Loving father of Georgina Knipe and her husband Doug of Prince George, B.C. Loved grandfather of Jillian Rich-Barber of Canmore, Alberta and Eric Knipe of Prince George. Dear brother of Wayne (Lise) of Sherbrooke, Quebec and Donna Faith of Big Bend, Oregon. Brother-in-law of Rosemary Nicholson (Mike) of North Bay. Dear Uncle of Jody, Jennifer, Kevin (Vicki), Steven (Joyce), and Tyler. Great uncle of Kimberly and Anne. At Larry's request there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Lung Association and may be made through the COLDWATER FUNERAL HOME, Coldwater, (705-686-3344). Imagine if I was given one moment, just a single slice of my past. I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last. I'd put the moment in a safe, within my hearts abode. I could open it when I wanted, and only I would know the code. I could choose a time of laughing, a time of happiness and fun. I could choose a time that tried me, through everything I've done. I sat and thought about what moment, would always make me smile. One that would always push me, to walk that extra mile. If I'm feeling sad and low, if I'm struggling with what to do. I can go and open my little safe, and watch my moment through. There are moments I can think of, that would lift my spirits every time. The moments when you picked me up, when the road was hard to climb. For me to only pick one moment, to cherish, save and keep, Is proving really difficult, as I've gathered up a heap! I've dug deep inside my heart, found the safe and looked inside, there was room for lots of moments, in fact hundreds if I tried. I'm building my own little library, embedded in my heart, for all the moments spent with you, before you had to part. I can open it up whenever I like, pick a moment and watch it through, My little library acts as a promise, I'll never ever forget you. You were the love of my life. You believed in me and supported me no matter what; you were my soul mate. I was blessed to have had the time we had together and the memories you have left behind. You will always be with me in my heart. Your loving wife, Caren