Beloved husband of Christine for 53 years. Father of Peta, Erica and Janna, Grandfather of Charlie, Zoe, Stephanie, Henry, Alistair, Flossie & Crispin, and brother of Gill. Richard lived in Oxted, Surrey, with Christine and latterly equally between Oxted and Perth, WA. Richard & Christine were first introduced to WA when he was sent there to work for The Woodside Consortium in 1972 to act as Land Manager for the North West Shelf. They returned to England in 1975 where he took up a post with BP. He retired as Company Secretary ... more
🌷 Erica Rogers gave a flower Dad - so proud to be your daughter and so sad to say goodbye. You were always there to listen and offer advice when needed and I cannot put into words how much I love you. Although you are on a new journey you will always be in my heart. Semper amare. Eg xxx
🌷 Mrs Christine Grayson gave a flower Dad So sad to see you go but never doubt, you were a wonderful father to me and I loved you very much. "No matter where I am, Your spirit will be beside me, For I know that no matter what, You will always be with me." Love always. Janna xx
🌷 Lorraine Kellaway gave a flower Goodbye Rich - you've been a good and valued friend c. 30 years, rather like family to us. Many thanks for that and for the fun and happy memories. You'll be greatly missed. Our love Lorraine and Clair
🌷 Andrew Skreiner gave a flower Richard. Our friendship started in 1972 when you and Christine came to Perth and it has remained steadfast throughout your travels and absences. You are on a new journey now and you will be sadly missed. Marg and Andy Skreiner
🕯 cristian chiapponi lit a candle My dearest brother. I will miss your cheery comments and your kindness. My children and I send our heartfelt affection to your family. Lots of love from your younger sister, Gill. xxx
🌷 Karen Overton gave a flower So very sad, but all our family have very fond memories. Christmas's at Second Avenue, Mortlake, were great fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, love from Karen Overton, Lisa Taylor, and Barbara Grayson
🕯 Andrew from DGH lit a candle I am so sad to lose Richard as a friend and colleague; a kind and gentle man with high standards and a great sense of humour. For the last 12 years he gave his time and expertise to the David Gresham House charity. Its success owes much to his experience from an impressive career being applied to the charity. On a ...
🌷 Rosemary Buchanan gave a flower Richard you were so supportive to my husband, John, throughout his illness. You will be very much missed here in Oxted, Surrey and London. My thoughts and prayers go out to Christine and all the family. Love Rosemary