Sunday, April 10, 2022
Richard and I have been friends since our teenage years, and during this time we have shared many happy memories - from singing in our CYO Youth Group (where we won the Cardinal's Trophy), to camping holidays, cruises and overseas trips. Our children always accompanied us on our holidays and he did his best to make sure they enjoyed them. I remember, on our first cruise on the Belorussia, the seas were very rough and many passengers did not venture too far away from their cabins. On the last night there was a kids' disco. We weren't too keen to go, but Richard took the girls up for their farewell party. The ship was rolling from side to side and everything was sliding off the tables. Needless to say, Rich ended up wearing Coca Cola down the front of his white slacks. But that didn't matter, as long as his "sos" and my girls had fun. That was our Richard. Nothing was more important than the love for his family and his friends. However, running close was his love of food. He would always have one and a half servings of spaghetti in Bali, as their servings were not as big as he'd like. He enjoyed life and we all enjoyed being a part of it. You will be missed by us all Rich. Now you can dance with your darling Leanne. Rest in peace, maate.
