Richard Down (24 May 1954 - 10 Nov 2024)

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Location
Bude Methodist Church Bude EX23 8LA
Date
29th Nov 2024
Time
3.30pm
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RICHARD DOWN

On 10th November 2024 passed away following a short illness, aged 70 years of Bude.

Devoted Fiancée to Gail, loving Dad to Matthew and Michelle, Step-Dad to Justyn, Mark, Nicola & Jenna & Dad-in-law to all their partners, dearest Grandad to all his Grandchildren, a much loved Son to Mona and the late Trevor, and beloved Brother to Rachel. Cherished by all his family and friends.

A Celebration of his life will be held at Bude Methodist Church, on Friday 29th November at 3:30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in Richard’s memory for ‘Friends of Bude Sea Pool’ and ‘Pete’s Dragons’, by retiring collection, c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St. Anne's Hill, Bude. EX23 0LT. Or direct to the charity through JustGiving within this page.

Julian and Julia Morris donated £20 in memory of Richard

Sunday afternoons will never be the same, without being able to share friendly abuse and banter across the pub. Rest in peace mate

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Alan and Jean Baker donated £50 in memory of Richard

Sorry to hear the sad news. We have found memories of Rich. Thinking of you all

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Danielle Bruce donated £20 in memory of Richard

What a great chap, always such a pleasure to chat to and be around, who will be very much missed. Sending all our love and thoughts to Gail and family. Much love Danni, Adam and Leiah xx

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Andrew Eastcott wrote

To dear Gail and family in honour of the best neighbor I could ever wish for

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Keith & Kay Page donated £25 in memory of Richard
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Keith & Kay Page donated £25 in memory of Richard

In memory of Rich.
A genuine, kind & friendly guy, who made Gail very happy. He will be missed by us all.

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Eileen Page donated £25 in memory of Richard

Best son in law. Dearly missed. Eileen. Xx

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Eileen Page donated £25 in memory of Richard

Whose going to get my newspaper. I will miss you dearly. Xx

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Christine Roberts donated £10 in memory of Richard

RIP Rich. Happy memories.

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Roy & Gloria Harrison donated £25 in memory of Richard

Rich was a big character, with a big heart and big sense of humour, and will be dearly missed

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Alison & Colin Humphrey donated £30 in memory of Richard

Such a lovely kind and gentle man with a great sense of fun. A dear friend who will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

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Allan Clark wrote

So sorry for your loss big personality was always good fun will be sorely missed

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Docher Philp wrote

Such a lovely friendly chap who i had lots of time for will be very missed being a Bude boy thoughts,love to the family xx

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Ashleah Salter wrote

Rich was such a nice man and will truly be missed. Condolences to all his family x

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Kim Carroll donated £20 in memory of Richard

Dear Rich such a lovely man.My thoughts are with Gail and all the family at such a sad time xx

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