Very sorry to hear this. I haven't been active on RC for some time, but I know how close some of the relationships here are.
However to die alone and to not have any family around you is a very sad affair. For the people who have to sort out your affairs who don't even know if you have family or not, it's also very distressing.
As usual it's good to see so many fellow RC members taking the time to say farwell to an old friend.
Farewell Christopher, Rest In Peace in a happier place.
Tony