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RICHARD SKINNER Obituary

RICHARD FRANCIS SKINNER Peacefully at Cummer Lodge on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the age of 71. Rich, beloved husband of Barbara (nee St. Hill). Survived by his sisters June Edghill of Barbados and Elizabeth Boulton and brother Toby Skinner and wife Norma, sisters-in-law Phyllis Skinner of Barbados, Patricia Skinner and Coral Kapitany (nee St. Hill). Predeceased by brothers Basil and Philip. He will be remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews. Retired from 37 years of service at the University of Toronto. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharmacy), from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in Church of Our Saviour (Laurentide and York Mills Rd.). Interment Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

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Published by Toronto Star on Apr. 19, 2012.

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May 16, 2013

I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind.
The days I do not think of you are very hard to find.
A garden now stands alone missing the one who nurtured it.
But God had a spot in his garden, that needed a gentle Soul.
My thoughts are always with you.
Rich.
Rest in Peace.
Love Barb.

May 12, 2012

Barbara, As you face this loss I pray that your faith and fond memories will uphold you. Richard was a special part of your life and you will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Anne

Averille McConney-Lovell

April 29, 2012

Richard will be missed. Condolences from The McConney, Lovell and Gay families in Barbados.

Jeffrey Shortt

April 20, 2012

It was a privilege to know you, Richard. Your smile will be greatly missed. Fond thoughts go to Barbara and her family

George Owen

April 19, 2012

A kind and gentle man, someone who would always brighten up your day at work with his smile and friendly greeting...

keigo Iizuka

April 19, 2012

Richard Skinner has been great as a man.
He is dearly missed.
Sincere condolence to the family members.
keigo Iizuka Professor Emeritus

Maria Alberga

April 19, 2012

As you spirit soars may you be forever at peace... you will always be remembered....
Maria

Khoman Phang

April 19, 2012

Richard was a wonderful man who was dedicated to helping our students and keeping our busy labs running smoothly. We will miss him dearly.

Stephanie Skinner

April 19, 2012

The light may have left your eyes, but not the memory of you...

Stephanie Skinner

April 19, 2012

Goodbye Uncle Richard xoxo
You will always be remembered fondly, and missed greatly.

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