Richard Brewster (3 Jun 1936 - 2 Dec 2023)

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Location
Seven Hills Crematorium Felixstowe Road Nacton IP10 0FG
Date
28th Dec 2023
Time
1.30pm
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Richard Anthony Brewster passed away peacefully at home after an illness bravely borne, on 2nd December, 2023 aged 87 years. A beloved husband of Mary, devoted father to Sarah, Katherine, Rebecca and Hannah and step-father to Lisa and Simon; a loving brother and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Richard's funeral will take place at Seven Hills Crematorium on Thursday 28th December, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations to Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity / Woolverstone Unit can be made through Just giving above or sent care of Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, The Nutshell, Milton Road South, Stowmarket, IP14 1EZ. Tel: 01449 771666

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Missing everything about you 💔😢

Missing everything about you 💔😢

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Jackie Cheetham donated £100 in memory of Richard

Remembering Richard very fondly.
Jackie, Mike and Iris

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Hannah Farquharson donated £50 in memory of Richard

Thankyou Woolverston Unit, amazing care given to dad, Thankyou Dr Hodson
Sleep well dad 💙

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David Hunter donated £20 in memory of Richard
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Sarah & Adam Mowles donated £100 in memory of Richard

In thanks for the care given to Dad when attending Woolverstone Unit at Ipswich Hospital - rest in peace now

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Gerard Brewster wrote

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your garden
And until we meet again you will always be my loving brother Richard

Our love for you will never die .

RIP. Gerard and Audrey

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  • ❤️ beautiful words XX

    Posted by Mary on 28/12/2023 Report abuse
  • Beautiful Uncle Gerard 💙

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Katherine Sanders donated £30 in memory of Richard

Missing you dad xxx

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Ryan Sanders donated £30 in memory of Richard

Rest in peace Richard

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Jacqueline Pennington donated £50 in memory of Richard
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Jackie Pennington wrote

My dearest Uncle Richard

“What do we do when our hearts hurt” asked the boy
We wrap them with friendship, shared tears and time, till they wake hopeful and happy again.

We all love you and will miss you so much

Rest well until we meet again

Jac xxx

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  • Perfect jac ❤️

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Paul & Jennie Smith donated £20 in memory of Richard
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Alex Free donated £26.22 in memory of Richard

Sending our thoughts to the family from overseas, we were very sorry to hear the news.

I have some really fond memories of Richard that will stay with me always. He took the time to teach me darts, take me for a spin in his car with the roof off (TR7 I think), and showed me around that tractor he was working on. Rest in peace, and thankyou for being you.

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This is one of my favourite photos of you dad ! Lovely smiles on both your faces . Will miss you but will think of the good times ❤️Rest in peace X

This is one of my favourite photos of you dad ! Lovely smiles on both your faces . Will miss you but will think of the good times ❤️Rest in peace X

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  • Brothers having a giggle, lovely photo x

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Anna Mowles donated £10 in memory of Richard

RIP grandad, you will be forever missed❤️ Love you so much❤️

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Lisa Clarke wrote

The Dash
Linda Ellis
I read ofa man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on his casket from beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of his birth, and spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time that he spent alive on earth,
And now, only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard; are there things you would like to change?
For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real
And always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives like we have never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read, with your life's actions to rehash,
Would you be proud of the things they say, about how your spent your dash?
I know you will Richard xx

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  • So true Lisa ❤️

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Matt Fogarty donated £30.09 in memory of Richard

Sos sorry to hear of Richard´s passing. I always remember him being so friendly, warm and funny. Sending all my love to the family at this hard time. May he rest in peace and be remembered forever. xxx

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Linda Ellison donated £30 in memory of Richard

I will always remember your warmth and smile filling a room.

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Victoria Odell donated £30 in memory of Richard
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Victoria Odell wrote

Richard fly with the angels we will miss you so much I love you with all my heart xx sleep well one day we will enjoy that Pepsi max together xxx

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Tina Free donated £30 in memory of Richard

Sleep in peace Richard happy memories will live on xx

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Tina Free wrote

To all of Richard’s family our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

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My heart is broken dad 💔 RIP   Will see you again one day 😞❤️

My heart is broken dad 💔 RIP Will see you again one day 😞❤️

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  • Beautiful photo Tina Free

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Dad and his girls x

Dad and his girls x

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