NEW BERLIN – Kallin Paul Richards, 24, of New Berlin, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.
Born December 3, 1983 in Albany, Kallin was the son of Terri (Wright) Maynard and her husband Jim of Preston and Rick and Deb Richards of South Plymouth.
Kallin attended Norwich City Schools and was employed by Baillie Lumber Co. in Smyrna.
He is survived by his parents, his fiancee Tanya Eccleston, and his son Izek Allin Richards of New Berlin. Also surviving are his sisters, Shannon Beltz and her husband Jonah, Shelby Richards, and Daniel Richards , all of Preston; several step-sisters and brothers; and his grandmother Donna Wright. Kallin is also survived by his nephew William Beltz, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Paul Wright.
Kallin was very close to his family, and he especially enjoyed family gatherings. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Funeral services for Kallin will be held at noon on Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Norwich, with Rev. Brian Conover, pastor, officiating. Friends are invited to call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Contributions in memory of Kallin may be sent to: Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Pastor Brian Conover, 75 Calvary Drive, Norwich, NY 13815, to establish a trust fund for Kallin's son, lzek Allin.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home, Oxford.