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The obituary notice of Richard Gordon RAIKES

Royal Tunbridge Wells | Published in: Sevenoaks Chronicle.

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Richard GordonRAIKESRichard sadly passed peacefully away in his sleep early on 5th May at Tunbridge Wells Hospital at the age of 86.

He will be missed by his wife Joy, his stepson Dean, brother Simon, sister-in-law Christine and relatives.

Richard had spent most of his life in Sevenoaks and was a long-term member of Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club. He also played hockey and rugby for the town, and for a time with his rich bass voice was a valued member of Sevenoaks Players and Cranbrook Operatic and Dramatic Society.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 17th June at 1.45pm at Bluebell Cemetery Crematorium, Halstead.

Family flowers only.
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Published: 11/06/2026
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