We are very saddened to announce that Christopher Roy Toll, 64, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on September 27, 2012 due to natural causes. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, poet, artist, visionary, and friend. He is survived by his sons and daughter in law, Joshua, Benjamin, and Heather; his grandchildren, Dylan and Tyler; his sister and brother in law, Mary and Bill; his brother, Richard; and his two cats, Jessica and Isabella. Chris was a long-time resident of Baltimore and a revered member of the literary and arts community. His devotion to his family and friends, quick wit, kind heart, and gentle spirit will truly be missed. His poems and works of art will continue to inspire us and challenge us to look at the world in a whole new way.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Ruck Towson Funeral Home,Inc. 1050 York Road, Towson, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Chris Toll to the Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD or to the Poetry Project, (http:/poetryproject.org/get-involved/donate-now)