My sincere condolences to Richard's family.
This was a great shock to both my wife and myself as we have known Richard for many years.
A genuine nice guy, always helpful and a smile for everyone.
It must have been back in the 1990's that I first met Richard when he obtained a job in the purchasing office at the college where I was lecturing. As he told my colleagues and myself, his task was to 'drive down costs', and that he did. I fondly remember the era of 'lowest cost supplies' and the pens that didn't write, the Pritstick that didn't, the non-sticky sellotape! When challenged Richard would say 'but look at the saving', always with a smile on his face. He wasn't affectionately called 'Tricky Dicky' for nothing.
But always helpful. When he knew I was keen on a Morgan, six years ago, before I retired, what did he do? No more than turn up at the College in the Police Force Morgan. Remember that car? My first ever ride in a Morgan was with Richard, in that car. So I suppose he was a major influence in 'Pogmog' (PG 05 MOG), my wife and I appearing at Shelsley, Prescott and Morgan events.
A sad loss, his joie de vivre will be missed
RIP Richard
Bob and Wendy
