With deepest Sympathy to all the family & to Janet. Richard goes away back to my younger married days when we were farming near Matata & they were along the road further. I would see him on his tractor sometimes when I drove to town. He will be sadly missed from our present Caledonian Dancing Group and his constructive comments on Committee. You will not be forgotten Richard. From Erica & Son Ken

Dear Richard What I remember most about you was your reminder to be grateful. You taught us the importance of appreciating life’s simple joys, from a sunny day to the laughter shared with friends. Your positive outlook was infectious, inspiring those around you to embrace each moment with a smile. Rest in peace, dear Richard You will be deeply missed, but your spirit will forever live on.

Our Condolences Janet Richard will be remembered for his love of dancing Many good times shared RIP

Janet & family, our sincere condolences to you all with the passing of Richard. You were great members of the Tauranga Sequence Dance Club for many years and regularly attended our dances every Monday night and when we held a Saturday evening. You were a great team together. Sorry we can’t be with you today. Rest in Peace. Don & Raewyn Cooper, also members of the Tga sequence Dance Club..

Richard, we will always remember how welcome you made us feel when we visited you all in 2020. A true gentleman. It was a pleasure to have known you, even for that short time. Rest in Peace 🕊️

Richard you will be sadly missed at the monthly dances. We will always think of you when we play Ramona!!! It is not possible for us to be at the sendoff on Wednesday, but our thoughts will be with Janet and the family at this time. We have shared so many good times together, including the Gisborne annual dance. Richard was always the gentleman and he and Janet were more often than not very well coordinated with their colour schemes for their clothes for dance night. Always they looked so lovely together. Much affection to Janet and the family at this time. from Raewyn and Bruce. Sheldons dance band