Dedicated to the memory of Richard Edwin
This site is a tribute to Richard Edwin, who was born on December 23, 1976 and who died on Christmas Eve, 2020.
Words cannot express how heartbroken we are, thank you for being here. Diana, Xander and Meri
Contribute
We would love for you to share any memories you have of Richard here, particularly for the children to read in the future when they are ready.
Thoughts
We treasure our memories of Richard. It was a huge blessing to have known him and we are so thankful to God for the times we spent together.
Much love Steve and V xx
Victoria
8th February 2021
Whilst we didn't know Richard as well as many, his gentle, kind, gentlemanly manner always struck me. Our daughter, being very shy when younger, always felt particularly comfortable around him, and this says much about what was his warm, caring nature. She'd been nervous coming to one of Meri's birthday parties a few years ago (not really knowing Meri's other friends at the time) and Richard was the first one to kindly and gently greet her with a simple 'Hello', guiding her into the group of girls with empathetic awareness. She came home from Meri's party - which she really enjoyed! - and the perfectly-apprioriate, sensitive greeting Richard had given her was the first news she shared with me. From a sensitive, quiet young girl, this small kind act made a huge difference to her comfort and her experience. A small moment, from a true gentleman, that our daughter and we will always remember and be grateful for. We're sending all of our love to Diana, Xander, Meri and Richard's family. From Tracy & David xxx
Tracy
14th January 2021
When I moved to Southampton for uni at 18, Richard was a huge part of the family I was so warmly welcomed into. His kind, gentle, thoughtful presence in this family has been, and will continue to be cherished by all the lives he touched. I am so grateful to have known him for the past five years, and he will be dearly missed by so many.
Louise
27th December 2020
Candles
Chère Diana, je garde un si bon souvenir de toi... de ta douceur et ta délicatesse. Que le Dieu de toutes consolations vous reconforte, vous console et vois entoure de ses bras d'amour, toi et tes deux beaux enfants. Richard était un très bon papa et un époux attentionné, c'est ce qui émane de vos photos. Affectueusement.
Lit by Isabelle Addam on 9th January 2021
Dear Diana and family,
We wanted to let you know that the Christian Fellowship at Roke are currently praying for you and the family during this difficult time. We pray that you and the family will find peace in knowing that Richard is with the Lord.
We also would like to thank you for the courage in sharing your message. Many of our colleagues at Roke do not know the peace that comes from knowing Jesus. We pray and hope that the strength and courage God has given you during this time may help to bring them into the knowledge of Christs’ love for them.
Psalm 27:4-5
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
Lit by Roke Christian Fellowship on 6th January 2021
