STAPLES, DAVID RICHTER C.A - Peacefully, at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 David Richter Staples, originally of Saint John, New Brunswick, in his 64th year, after an extended illness. Survived by loving wife Ruth (Hoyt) Staples, brother Robert Staples (Iona) and sister Norma Boyles (Harry), children James (Tricia) and Andrew (Colleen) and grandchildren Alexandra and Caitlin. Pre-deceased by sister Margaret. He will be missed by those whose paths he crossed over a lifetime in public accounting, and 29 years service with the Government of Canada. Friends may call at the R. S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario M2M 3W9) on Friday June 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial Service to be held in chapel on Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation (381 Church Street, PO Box 1800, Markham, Ontario L3P 7P3). R. S. Kane. 416-221-1159