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Published by Ottawa Citizen on Mar. 21, 2018.

DARCH, Richard Wayne Of Ottawa, Ontario passed away on March 16, 2018 at the age of 67 after a long battle with AIDS. He is the son of the late Maynard and Vilma Darch and was predeceased by his sister Mary Olson (James). Richard will be missed by his brothers Michael (Linda), John (Susan) and Jamie (Diane). He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Richard watched most of his friends pass away in the 1980's from AIDS. He was told his death would be in a few months. He lived more than another 30 years with the help and the support of many people including Dr. Angle, Dr. Aldridge, Dr. Tucker, Kerry Anne Livingston and many other too numerous to list. A celebration of life will be held at the Hulse Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Saturday March 24, 2018 from noon-2 p.m. Donations in Richard's memory can be made to the Ottawa General Hospital in support of AIDS research.

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May 11, 2018

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Dorothy Blackburn

May 11, 2018

I met Richard when I was 15 and yearning for a career in hairdressing. He took me under his wing and I apprenticed with him for 3 years before moving to Toronto and New York. He was a sensitive , caring man with loads of creativity. Often he would drive me home , a kindness that was unfamiliar to me. I lost touch years ago and in the last 15 years saw his artwork at Maycourt Hospice while spending time with 2 of my friends in their final days of life. I had assumed he had passed because he was often sick and assumed the artwork had been donated in his will as a thank you. Possibly Maycourt was his home in his final days as well. I found out last night he had only passed in March this year. I am sorry to not have had the chance to say thank you and goodbye. Take care sweet soul, dear Richard.( nee Dottie Mullin)

Sue (Hudson) Trudel

March 23, 2018

Richard was my boss between the ages of 18 and 24. That was 30 years ago. He was much more than a boss though, he was my best friend and mentor. I loved him and miss him. I wish we'd never lost touch. RIP Richard.

Bob Publicover

March 21, 2018

I recall Richard vividly from Hillcrest High School. He was very bright and talented.

Had he been born a decade later, Richard would likely have been accorded a fuller measure of the respect and compassion that we all deserve.

Bob Publicover
Waterloo Ontario

Anne Desautels

March 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to a loving family.

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