Funeral plans for Eric Leighton are set for Friday

Posted May 30, 2011 07:35:33 AM.

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Funeral plans have been set for Eric Leighton. The 18 year old student from Mother Teresa’s Catholic High School in Barrhaven died last week in a shop accident in the school.

Visitation is Wednesday, and Thursday at the Kelly Funeral Home on Woodroffe. The funeral will be held on Friday at St. Patrick’s Church on Steeple Hill Crescent.

Family, and friends are asked to wear purple, Eric’s favourite colour.

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