Please join us in celebrating the life of Richard.
A Requiem Mass will be held at Ely Cathedral on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 3pm.
Please do join the family afterwards, in the Lady Chapel for a celebration of his life.
We ask that it's family flowers only.
Donation can be made on the day and will be split between three causes which were close to Richard.
Radio Addenbrookes - Richard was a radio presentor for the hospital and spent many happy Sunday evening broadcasting to the patients.
The David Clover Singing Competition (Sheffield) this was a fund set up in the memory of his dad which, when possible he attended the finals night.
Ely Cathedral Choir Tour Fund. Richard sang in the choir for 27 years and was privilaged to go on many tours with the choir.
Richard was born on 14 July 1961 in Hull. He died peacefully on Monday 5 August 2024 at home. At the age of 5 Richard and the family moved to Sheffield where Richard became a Chorister in the Cathedral Choir. He progressed to Songman when his voice broke. At the age of 21, Richard went to studing singing at Trinity College London. In 1986 Richard came to Ely Cathedral as a bass LayClerk where he sang for 27 happy years retiring in 2013. He also worked in the office of the Cathedral for 34 years, leaving in 2020.
Richard will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Especially Alexander, his son, Rachel and his Brother Brendan.
Rest in Peace Richard.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 19th September 2024, 3:00pm
ADDRESS
Ely Cathedral, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 19th September 2024, 4:00pm
ADDRESS
Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
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