I hope James, Richards son does not mind me copying this from his facebook page such a fitting tribute to his father.
James Gilbert
22 hrs · Worcester ·
It is with great sadness that I must inform all of those who knew my Dad that he unexpectedly collapsed last night and unfortunately passed away here at our house after the paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. I have never felt as much pain as what I feel now, for those of you that knew him you will know just what an interesting, caring and genuine person he was, he had time for everyone and always looked for the best in people. He truly lived life to the full and whilst I am a keen believer that when it is your time to go it is your time to go I feel like we have all been robbed of a life far too young. There will be an irreplaceable hole in my life forever, he was a man that meant so much to so many different people and was the most amazing Dad I could have ever asked for. Ironically there are very few photographs of him, as many of you will know one of his passions was photography and as such he spent most of his time behind the lens taking some of the most wonderful pictures I have ever seen. Fortunately I have found one picture and it will be how i'll always remember him, driving a Morgan with a big stupid grin on his face, posing and looking silly. Thank you to everyone who has already written to my family, words cannot describe what your messages mean to us.
I will miss you and never forget how much you have done for me, the special memories of which there are so many will remain with me forever. Love you forever you amazing man x
