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The obituary notice of Henry RICHARDSON

Accrington, Published: Online.

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HenryRICHARDSONMr R Henry Richardson, known as Harry, of Friar Court, Accrington, died on Sunday, May 1, aged 85. Harry was born in West Ham, London in 1936. Son of the late Henry and Mary, Harry is survived by his brothers and sisters, Doreen, Alan, Christine and Brian. Harry was a longdistance driver before retirement. He worked for London Railways as a fireman and then a train driver in his early career. Later he and his late wife Gretta entered into the pub trade as licensees in London, Manchester and Lancashire, running several pubs and working men’s clubs. Steam engines were Harry’s passion. He also loved to visit his brothers and sisters and extended family in London. Harry enjoyed to run the bingo, and took part in many activities with all of his dear friends in Friar Court. Husband of the late Gretta, and father-in-law of the late Glyn, he leaves daughters Carol, Tina, and Rhonda, sons-in-law Mark and Neil, partner Doreen, who he was recently engaged to, grandchildren Phil, Debs, Reece, Dan, Chris, Sam, Tom, Em, Dan, and Laura, and greatgrandchildren Soph, Ben, Charlie, Noah, Kieran, and Riley. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 12.20pm at Accrington Crematorium, led by Anthony Walsh. The cortege will leave Harry’s home at Friar Court; if you wish to leave with Harry from here, please arrive at 11.45am. Following the service, Harry’s family invite you to join them at Grant’s Bar, Accrington, from 1.30pm to celebrate his life. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Prostate Cancer UK c/o funeral director Hyndburn Funeral Services, Accrington.
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Rhonda Mooney:For a moment today I was going to call you, then I remember...25/05/2022
Rhonda Mooney:I'm not ready to say goodbye today Pops, so I'll ...17/05/2022
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Sharon Adkins:Harry was a beautiful soul. My girls and I will surely miss...16/05/2022
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14/05/2022
Zoe Hinchliffe:When I worked in the bank Harry was one of my favourite cust...14/05/2022
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Patricia Shaw:I will always remember our chats on a tuesday morning befor...13/05/2022
Justin Darbyshire:I only knew you for a short and brief moment in time but your s...13/05/2022
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Me mum & dad at my 50th birthday cxx
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For a moment today I was going to call you, then I remembered you're gone. I still called your phone. I miss you so much Pops 💔
Rhonda Mooney:
25/05/2022
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I'm not ready to say goodbye today Pops, so I'll just say 'See You Again'.
I love you.
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Rhonda Mooney:
17/05/2022
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17/05/2022
Harry was a beautiful soul. My girls and I will surely miss him when we visit from Australia.
You brightened ours days Harry, and I will treasure our friendship forever.
Love Sharon Adkins {Greta Fielding's daughter}
Sharon Adkins:
16/05/2022
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Left by Tammy Cutler:
14/05/2022
When I worked in the bank Harry was one of my favourite customers, he always came in with a smile on his face, never complained and always had time for a chat. He brightened up the day. Thoughts and prayers to all his family xx
Zoe Hinchliffe:
14/05/2022
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14/05/2022
I will always remember our chats on a tuesday morning before anybody else came to lunch club god bless you harry xx
Patricia Shaw:
13/05/2022
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I only knew you for a short and brief moment in time but your smile will stay in my memories for the rest of my lifetime
Rest in Peace
With love and heartfelt condolences to the rest of the family
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13/05/2022
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Me mum & dad at my 50th birthday cxx
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