RICHARDS, Walter James (Richie) – 22nd June 2024, peacefully at his home after a short illness, aged 78 years.

Beloved husband of Margaret. Much loved dad of Gillian, Elizabeth (Bibby) and Gareth. Dear father-in-law to Paul. Cherished papa to Dylan, Alice and Joel, Megan and Ellen, and Jonah. Loving brother of Robert, Judith and the late Elizabeth and a dear brother-in-law.

A service celebrating Richie’s life will be held in Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn on Thursday 27th June at 12.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to Dementia N.I. c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, children, family and friends.