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Mark Richards Obituary

RICHARDS-Mark D. Age 42, of Alden N.Y., May 2, 2007. Husband of Melissa K. (nee Fairbanks) Richards; dear father of of Raymond P. and Ryan R. Richards; son of Robert and Carol (Keller) Richards; brother of Michael and David Richards; son-in-law of Charles and Sandra Fairbanks; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, N.Y. on Monday from 10-11 AM, where services will be held at 11:00 AM.

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Published by Buffalo News from May 5 to May 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Richards

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Alan Horst

May 9, 2007

Mark, I have the fondest memories of you and David arguing while playing hockey "on the pond". You will be missed.

John Pasco

May 8, 2007

Melissa, Boys, Bob, Carol, Mike and Dave,
Sorry for your loss. We will always remember Mark and your family with kind thoughts and friendship. Our thoughts are with you in this time of grief.

John, Debbie Pasco & Family

Melissa Richards

May 8, 2007

Mark
Me and the boys are missing you! I wish things could have been different. OMG WHY! Please watch over Ray and Ryan! You were a wonderful dad! I will make sure you live on through them....

Steve Kibler

May 7, 2007

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Steve, Kelly, Nick, Rachel and Bradley

Lori Brown

May 7, 2007

I do not know what to say, the proper words of consolement just do not seem to fit. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please contact me if you need anything.

Be well,

John Filipczak

May 7, 2007

Melissa,

I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your sons in my prayers. May God Bless you.

Lisa Gomolski

May 7, 2007

Melissa,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are all in a state of shock.
Please accept my sincere condolences. I send all my love and deepest sympathy.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and the boys. Please send my regards to your family.

Nicole Gomolski

May 7, 2007

Melissa;

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and please remember that I am here for anything that you might need.

Sincerely,

Nicole

patti gerstung

May 7, 2007

Melissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that our Lord will touch your heart and bring you peace.

Mike

May 7, 2007

A sad day indeed. I briefly chatted with mark through private messages on the sabres board, mainly about bowling. We talked about going bowling sometime, but unfortunately we never got the chance. I send out my prayers to his entire friends and family, be strong. "Bowler" you will be missed.

I start a summer league this wednesday- It's going to be dedicated to you.

-Mike

Jeff Walsh

May 6, 2007

Bobby,
We were so sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Walsh Family

Kath W

May 6, 2007

Glad to see you some PBA signed his
memorial book on-line. A few
of us from the Sabres forums
are going to the services in
the morning. Mark was awesome -
opinionated? yes? Of course!
That's why we loved him, if
you want us to make a
statement on behalf of people
at the PBA - please put it
together QUICK and write me
back before morning - thanks! Kath
Sabres dot com Moderator (aka SchonyGal

SchonyGal **

May 6, 2007

On behalf of the official Buffalo Sabres. com forums, YOU WILL BE MISSED MARK! I hope we can win the cup through Marty FOR YOU!! So many of us miss your OPINIONATED viewpoints, just like on PBA :_)

We love you MDRBowler99!

SchonyGal - Sabres forums Moderator - I'll see you Monday morning Bowler :-) (trying not to cry)

Kelly Van Hees

May 6, 2007

I posted this on the Professional Bowlers Website. Again my condolences ot his family and firends:

"Many of us had our differences with his opinions, but he was always entertaining. I will miss the debates, the sometimes outrageous statements and sometimes unique perspective on things.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Hopefully his suffering is over and he is at peace."

John Carter

May 6, 2007

There are many people sending their thougths and prayers for Mark and his family from the PBA message boards.

James Rehrauer

May 5, 2007

mdrbowler99 you will be missed on the Sabres Message Boards.

Becky Beisiegel (Beilein)

May 5, 2007

Melissa, I am very sorry to hear about Mark. If you need ANYTHING please call me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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