1963 – 2017

CANTON — Brian Paul LeRiche, 53, passed away unexpectedly from COPD complications Tuesday, Jan. 17, at his home in Canton.

He was born in Lewiston on June 28, 1963, the son of Alfred Noel LeRiche Jr. and Blanche (Violette) LeRiche, the 12th of their 13 children. He attended local parochial schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1981. There are special memories of Brian, a quiet, sweet boy, camping at Hermit Island, swimming at Little Wilson Pond and playing family card and board games before mental illness entered his life. Be at peace, Brian.

He is survived by eight sisters, Eileen and husband, Wallace Garroway, of Standish, Gail and husband, James McCourt, of Woolwich, Nancy and husband, John Stern, of Cape Neddick, Carol LeRiche of Lewistion, Karen LeRiche and wife, Lorna Littleway, of New York, N.Y., Debra LeRiche of Folsom , Calif., Catherine and husband, Daniel Boutin, of Auburn and Cynthia LeRiche of Folsom, Calif.; four brothers, Steven LeRiche and husband, Chuck Austin, of North Adams, Mass., Michael LeRiche of Lewiston, Jeffrey and wife, Judy LeRiche, of Burlington, N.C., and James and wife, Laurie LeRiche, of Albany, Ore. He is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father in 2004 and his mother in 2009.

Condolences may be found online at www.albert-burpee.com.