Richard was my only god child and I loved him dearly from the very start but, unlike his big sister, he didnt speak and his mouth was permanently plugged with his thumb. When he was about three he had an operation/procedure tonsils adenoids or grommets in his ears (not sure). Shortly afterwards the Billens called at our house as they were going my Dad leant on the car to say goodbye - I watched as in the back seat the thumb plug was removed and an unfamiliar voice as clear as a bell said “take hand off my car - its going now”! After that we couldnt shut him up!!

Richard was lovely a total joy, and a treasured companion in the Rolls Royce that drove him, me and my dad to mine and Andrews wedding. I cannot believe he has left us and will love him forever. He grew from a typically mischievous little lad into a lovely man - a great father, husband, brother and friend I hope I was as good a godmother to him as he was godson to me. Bye bye sweet heart x