Richard Padgham (12 Jul 1950 - 19 Oct 2024)

In memory of Richard, love from Tracy and Andy xx

Richard loved his boats and spent many satisfying hours doing them up and sailing them.

I met Richard in the Crawley office of Seeboard over 30 years ago. We had similar interests and shared the very niche hobby of model glider flying. I enjoyed his company and his many amusing anecdotes while model-flying over Ashdown Forest.
When my wife and I had a daughter 12 years ago, Richard became a devoted godfather who never forgot birthdays or Christmas.
Rest in peace Richard.

Richard could see planes stacked up preparing to land at Gatwick airport from the front of his house. Then a tower block was built that obstructed the view. He never mentioned it. When I did he said "People have to live somewhere". That was so unselfish.

My friend since 1961 both of us went to Sondes Place School in Dorking.Çondolences to Heather.Would like to attend but have stage five Parkinsons and bedbound