Richmond Commu

DynamicSpirit · 10 Jan 2018

That is very sad news. I very much respected RichmondCommu as someone who debated in a well-reasoned and polite manner, and whose posts were invariably worth reading. I feel very sad that hear that he is no longer with us, and I'll certainly miss reading his posts. Like Yorkie I too had been hoping to meet him but always assumed there'd be some other opportunity later on. And massive condolences to you and to all his family

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I see from his last posts that he was planning a very active Christmas, getting around to quite a few places. Obviously, I don't know whether that happened in the end, but to my mind it speaks volumes that he would be planning to live life and celebrate the season to the full, despite that he must've been very ill at the time. RIP.

RichmondCommu said:
I'm here in Essen in NW Germany for a couple of days to see my eldest son and his young family. An hour a go, whilst visiting the kitchen to get a drink of water my beautiful 2 and half year old grand daughter heard foot steps and shouted at the top of her little voice "Vater Weihnachten ist hier!!". Of course the little mite was a day early (the main presents are delivered on the 24th) but the commotion for a few minutes was wonderful.

Christmas Day will be spent visiting my dad in Staffordshire and my mum in Derbyshire. New Year will be spent at home with fireworks (cats safely inside the house), family and friends and a large amount of alcohol.

A merry Christmas to all forum members!

And Manjit - I do appreciate your taking the trouble to post to let us know what has happened.

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RichmondCommu · 11 Jan 2018

Many thanks for all of your very kind messages. Once I get chance I will respond to each of you individually although I need to work out how to do this first! The funeral is on Tuesday. Kind regards, Manjit.

Peter Mugridge · 11 Jan 2018

Only just seen this thread and all I can do is echo what everyone else has already said - and I agree with Yorkie that it would be good to see those parts of the story published here in due course.

Clip · 11 Jan 2018

Only just seen this myself and my condolences to you and yours.

RIP

Barn · 11 Jan 2018

Thank you for thinking to let us all know the news at such a difficult time for you and your family.

All I can say is that, on forums like these, people really can become more than "just a username". I often think that people who don't frequent sites like this might not realise how much of a person's character can be revealed. I don't even know his real name, but yet I can still be absolutely sure that your husband was a thoroughly decent chap. He certainly had many friends here.

Like many of us, he enjoyed chatting about life as much as about the railways. I think with hindsight his posts had become more contemplative of late, and a big part of this, as others have said, was how he made clear to us how much he enjoyed his life with you and his family. You can be proud of how he fought to see Christmas, and I'm particularly pleased he managed to see his family over that period, including his son and grandchildren in Germany.

zuriblue · 11 Jan 2018

I've only just seen this and I'd just like to echo the sentiments of the others on here. More of a lurker than a poster but Richmond did seem to be one of the more level headed posters.

My sincere condolences for your loss.

Busaholic · 11 Jan 2018

RichmondCommu said:
Many thanks for all of your very kind messages. Once I get chance I will respond to each of you individually although I need to work out how to do this first! The funeral is on Tuesday. Kind regards, Manjit.

I'm attending a funeral on Tuesday afternoon and I will be thinking of you all.

RJ · 12 Jan 2018

Sincere condolences - I can only echo all's sentiments regarding his concise and respectful manner. A true loss and his contributions will be missed.

Thoughts with you at this time.

J-2739 · 12 Jan 2018

I was wondering where he was all this time.

We had our battles, but overall, had been a very well serving member of this forum.

Very sorry for your loss.

Altrincham · 13 Jan 2018

I am so very sorry to read this. Seeing the name Richmond Commu on a post always sparked my interest, whatever the subject, because your husband wrote so eloquently and thoughtfully. He produced thoroughly enjoyable posts and I will miss his presence here. My thoughts are with you at this time.

cf111 · 13 Jan 2018

Very sad news. Thank you for taking the time to let us know at what must be such a difficult time.

Harbornite · 13 Jan 2018

I'm sorry to hear that. My condolences.

satisnek · 14 Jan 2018

I've been a member of this forum for over three years now (although not the most prolific of posters), long enough to appreciate that RichmondCommu was 'one of the guv'nors'. I'll miss him.

Manjit, please accept my condolences.

AJM580 · 14 Jan 2018

I can only echo the words of all the posters above. Your husband will be much missed and I hope that Tuesday will provide an opportunity to celebrate his life and to be able to look back with fondness and laughter amid the tears. Best wishes from Norfolk

TheAdelante · 14 Jan 2018

I'm so sorry Manjit, that's really sad news.

trainophile · 14 Jan 2018

Just wanted to add my sincere condolences on your loss Manjit. RichmondCommu was a prolific poster on here, and I must say something of an enigma to me as I always assumed he was nowhere near old enough to be a grandfather! There will be a big gap in the input on a vast range of topics now. He must have borne his illness with immense courage, and obviously battled to the end, and you must be enormously proud of how he coped. I am shocked at the suddenness of his loss, and wish you and the family strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.

TT-ONR-NRN · 15 Jan 2018

I really am very upset to hear that - I was always so impressed by how he would always say exactly what he thought and I veey much admired that. I’m really sorry for your loss.

cjmillsnun · 21 Jan 2018

Only just seen this. He was always someone who seemed to enjoy a good debate, and was respected by everyone here. He will be missed.

YorkshireBear · 22 Jan 2018

Certainly one of the best contributors to this forum and his comments will be sorely missed.

Condolences to you and your family.

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