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Saturday March 14th. 134 relatives, friends and past colleagues gathered at St. Andrew's Church in Barnt Green to attend the memorial service held as a tribute to Richard Main, known to many as Dick and/or Rick. After a moving ceremony approximately 100 people came along to the sailing club for refreshments, a drink and a chat about past times with Rick. The 'party' broke up at about 5.30 and seemed a very fitting local 'send off ' for a friend who will be sorely missed by many. Fran and Chris Peace hosted the get together while Rick's son Alex put on a very brave face and impressed everyone by his stature. I am sure all club members will join me in wishing him the very best for his future, he is aiming to go the Edinburgh Uni.' in the Autumn. (Robin Brown)
Fran Peace and Alex Main are very sad to report the sudden death of Richard Main who was found dead at his home on Tuesday 10th February, he had sadly taken his own life. On behalf of the Commodore, Committee and all Members of the Club, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family at this very tragic time.
Funeral and Memorial service for Richard Mercer Main
These details received on 23rd February 2009 from Alex Main
"I have the details for both the funeral (In wakefield) and the mermorial service (In Barnt Green). You could possibly put the details on the Sailing Club website or anywhere else, just to spread the word.
Funeral (ALL welcome).....Thursday Feb 26th at 2.00 pm. St Helen's Church, Barnsley Rd, Wakefield, WF2 6EJ.
Memorial (ALL welcome)..... Saturday March 14th at 2.30 pm. St Andrew's Church, Sandhills Rd, BG.
Then after the memorial there is going to be a get together at the Sailing Club, for food, drinks, catch-ups etc.
Hope you don't mind putting this onto the website/ anywhere else.
Regards"
Alex
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