RICHARDS, Eric Stanley

RICHARDS, Eric Stanley 'Splinter''. - 27.11.1924 - 9.7.2012 Passed away peacefully at the Huon Eldercare Franklin on July 9, 2012, surrounded by loved ones. Much loved hus band of Molly, dearly loved father of Carol Thompson, Helen Driessen, Irene McKibben, Judy Beck, Jan Direen, Cindy Kibbey and Wendy Banks. Grandfather of 24, great grandfather of 28. Special thanks to the caring staff at Huon Eldercare for their love and compassion shown to Eric. Love doesn't end with dying or leave with the last breath, for some one you've loved deeply, love doesn't end with death. No longer suffer ing, rest in peace. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Carol and Ken Thompson, much loved Poppy Splinter of Lisa and Darren Boxall, Bec, Laura, Nikki, Shane and Carmel Thompson, Heath, Sharna, Tracey Thompson and Faith and April. Always in our hearts. Loved father and father- in-law of Helen and John Driessen, loved pop of Michelle and Blair Turner. Anthony, Mark and Allison. Loved great grandfather of Ashlea, Will, Bella and Chloe. Sadly missed never forgotten. Dearly loving father of Irene and Poppy 'Splinter'' to Wade, Denise, Kim, and Sophie. Much loved pa to his great grandchildren Noah, Lacy, Joseph, Grace and Indi. Will miss and love you always. Dearly loved and cher ished father and father- in-law of Judy and Ron, special pop of Scott and Carolyn Beck, Kobe, Archie, Cooper and Jordon, Melissa and Heath Wass, Campbell and Mia. Forever in our thoughts, sadly missed. Loving father of Jan and Stanley and Farvie of Rachel, Daniel, Taylor and Poppy, Simon and Boden, Olivia, Fred and Brodie. You were the world to us all, I held your hand Dad as you took your last breath. Forever in our hearts. Loving father of Cindy and father-in-law of Stephen. Dad, you fought a courageous battle, rest peacefully now. Forever in our hearts. Loved Pop Splin ter of Ellie and Martin, Jessica and Marcus, Krystel and Jack, Mollie and Brendon, loved Farvie of Blake and Kirra. Now at peace in Heaven with Lucy. Treasured memories will last forever. Beloved father of Wendy and much loved pop to Daniel, Brad, Kellie and Cody. You will be sadly missed but the memories will last forever. Always in our hearts.