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Patrick Leonard Riley (28 Nov 1933 - 8 Nov 2022)
Funeral Director
- Location
- The Hemlock Stone & Dragon Bramcote Lane Nottingham NG8 2QQ
- Date
- 28th Nov 2022
- Time
- 12.30pm
In loving memory of Patrick Leonard Riley who sadly passed away on 8th November 2022, aged 88 years.
Pat was diagnosed with cancer 40 years ago and only given a couple of years to live. He proved them wrong and had a good long happy life with Wife Judith, daughter Sarah, and later, grandson Freddie. Pat also has a son, Gary and stepson Richard. We know this will be a very hard time for them all.
Pat's time in the Army was as a member of 3 PARA serving his time during the 1950s, and would take part in the last full sized battalion mission during the Suez crisis at El Gamal airfield, taking part in the second drop. What a life! What a man!
After leaving the Army, Pat did a degree in mechanical engineering and worked for a Vauxhall dealership. Even after retirement, he would often be called out to check on road accidents to see if the car was the cause of an accident, as a specialist in his field.
Pat took various roles in Nottingham PRA: Branch Treasurer, carrying the Branch Standard, plus standing in as Chairman and Secretary over short periods. Despite ill health, he continued to support the Branch, amazing everyone with his willpower to carry on as normal.
Pat was a friend to all, with a great sense of humour and a heart of gold. Pat was a true gentleman and an inspiration.
He will be sadly missed by us all.
Pat's service will be streamed live should you wish to join us online. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser and enter the following PIN:
https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
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Dearest Patrick, you will be missed greatly, nicest man I ever had the pleasure to meet. RIP & look after all the woofers up there on the Rainbow bridge ♥♥♥
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In memory of a very kind & brave man . Sending our love & condolances to you Judi & your dear family.Rest in peace Patrick. Love Anne, Steve Keetley & familyxxxx
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In memory of an amazing man and great friend of my late father Ged. In our thoughts
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Pat & I shared a tent together in Egypt during our 2 year national service.He was such a lovely man.We only got back in touch a couple of years ago and have spoke on the phone and even had facetime.I was so lucky to have spoken to him again and miss him.
My BoyPat .. my hero 💔
Grandad and hiss Tilly 💔
My BoyPat .. just 3 Months ago … my hero..💔
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