Joe Irving. 23rd September 2024

I knew Richard as a boy about 10 years old to around about 19 or 20. I lodge at the family home for a few years and occasionally met up with him for a social evening at the pub when he was old enough. I am most distressed that he has.passed away at such an early age. I’m rather sorry I didn’t maintain contact with him after I moved from NW London to the S. E. his mothers name was Edith and his father I knew as Jan. His sister is Lisa. I hope she is well. I don’t know if Richard was married or anything else of his life after losing touch. His mother Edith was a very kindly person and would cook evening dinner and breakfast for me when I lodged there. His father was quit mild mannered and had served in ww2 with a Polish regiment stationed in Scotland. I am very sad to hear of Richard’s passing so soon and I wonder if there was some terminal illness involved. My condolences go to his family and friends.