Old Father Thames

[Richard Shead]

Or my father who enjoyed the Thames....

My Dad who spent many a year enjoying every last mile of the Thames member of LRYC before hitting the coast some 10 years ago passed away today.

Had a stupidly short fight against Cancer and if I am honest let down by the system that served so many others so well..

Still I have been somewhat amazed by the calls today from many Thames based folk so if you did know him please inform those that perhaps dont know as yet.

Cheers and it dont get any easier does it...

 

[byron]

Sorry Mate!

 

[Ramage]

Very sorry to hear of your loss Richard.

 

[apollo]

Sorry to hear that

Mike

 

[boatone]

Sorry to hear that, Richard.

Losing Dad is an unfortunate inevitability of life but that doesn't make it any easier when it happens, whether expected or not.

The sadness does eventually fade and the good memories stay on board.

 

[kds]

Cheers and it dont get any easier does it...

No it doesn't - but you obviously loved and admired him - so he has left you a legacy of good memories which you will come to treasure.
Sorry for your loss.
Ken

 

[pheran]

Sincere condolences Richard.

 

[Richard Shead]

And

Sincere condolences Richard.

I have been following your insurance thread, pay the money and go ! It's the same price as a lift and scrub!

 

[No Regrets]

Please accept our deepest condolences Richard. Sad news indeed.

 

[rr_123]

My condolences to you and Darren when you see him

R

 

[pande]

whether expected or not.

Keep those memories close to your heart - they will never fade.

Emma

 

[Richard Shead]

Going down

the boat tomorrow (or today?) to clear it out and bring it home (to
tedd so we can keep an eye and use it as need be, will massively miss chi

 

[GrantK]

Terry Shead

Or my father who enjoyed the Thames....

My Dad who spent many a year enjoying every last mile of the Thames member of LRYC before hitting the coast some 10 years ago passed away today.

Had a stupidly short fight against Cancer and if I am honest let down by the system that served so many others so well..

Still I have been somewhat amazed by the calls today from many Thames based folk so if you did know him please inform those that perhaps dont know as yet.

Cheers and it dont get any easier does it...

Hi Richard,

I was only speaking to your dad last week. I'm really sorry to hear the bad news. Is it appropriate to mention the venue and date/ time of the funeral, which I have already been informed of? There may be others on this forum who'd wish to pay their respects.

Condolences to all the family.

 

[Richard Shead]

Of course

Hi Richard,

I was only speaking to your dad last week. I'm really sorry to hear the bad news. Is it appropriate to mention the venue and date/ time of the funeral, which I have already been informed of? There may be others on this forum who'd wish to pay their respects.

Condolences to all the family.

It's at mortlake crem on thurs 17th at 1300 hours and thanks for your words.

Cheers.

 

[teddington_lock]

Depending on where the boat arrives mate , if you need crew to bring it to dads , just let me know.

Will be there thursday.

H

 

[Captain Coochie]

Sorry to read about your loss Richard .

 

[JKay]

Our thoughts are with you Richard,be strong and remember the good times

 

[Richard Shead]

Jeez...

How many tools can one man have! cleared the boat in prep for its return to the Thames, at least four full sets of sockets, five yes five pairs of binos and lost count of how many kettles and lifejackets and VHF's, I am amazed it floated....