With pain in our hearts, we sadly must say that our dear Chris passed quietly with his immediate family at his side on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Chris was always a happy guy and would help any one out in need. He loved to work, and was always at his best when he was working! He loved his family a great deal and family was always very important to him. He was a great “Unc” as the nieces and nephews called him and held a special bond with his Aunty Colleen and brothers Jeff and Nate. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, golfing, but also liked the odd video game and UFC challenge! He totally enjoyed his trips down to Blind River to connect with his Dad and Yolande and all the cousins down there.
Chris was raised in a blended family with 4 brothers to contend with. This made life interesting for all the boys when it came time for showers, the pool, cleaning up after each other and just plain getting along. Those boys did fantastic and are best buddies today!!
Family who predeceased dear Chris include Grandfather Roland Riley, Uncle Shawn Riley, Grandfather and Grandmother Charles and Martha Andrews, Uncle Bill Andrews.
Surviving Chris is his father Mark Riley (Yolande), cousin Todd St. Pierre of Blind River, Ontario, Mother Gwen (Paul) Vickers of Brooks, brothers Nathan Riley and his children Kate and Hadley of Medicine Hat, Jason (Sara) Vickers, children Faith and Claire of Shakopee, MN, Jeremy Vickers of Calgary, Jeff (Sheryl) Vickers and children Sarah, Wyatt and Lilly of Innisfail, AB.
Direct relatives on Mark’s side include Nanabush Riley (Joan) of Blind River, ON, Paul (Linda)Riley of Canal Flats, BC,Amanda of Duchess, Ann (Steve) Peckford of Kembelford, NFL,and children Carrie of Sault St. Marie, Craig of Cambridge, ON, Somer of Blind River,Josh of Cambridge, ON, Susan (Darrel)Manchur of Nelson BC and children Kelly and Jen of Red Deer, AB, Dawn McLeod of Blind River, ON and children Nick, Dustin, and Derek all of Blind River.
Direct relatives on Gwen’s side include Colleen Andrews (Jackie Retzlaff) of Ardrossan AB, David (Cheryl) Andrews of Bow City, cousins Clark (Bre) Andrews of Calgary, Janelle Andrews (Cory Lein) of Kamloops, Ryan (Shannon) Andrews of Bow City, Amy (Glenn) Christianson of Olds, and Adam (Sarah) Andrews of Brooks.
The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words of support during this difficult time. Arrangements are in the process and will be announced very soon. In lieu of flowers, we would encourage donations to STARS Air Ambulance foundation.stars.ca
