Richard Densham (aka Dicky D) 1947-2012
As most members are now aware, Model Boat Mayhem has started the new year without Dicky D.
After a long period of ill health Dicky passed away on the morning of December 15th.
Dicky had been an active member on Mayhem almost since it began in 2006 Many members have benefited from his numerous contributory posts, his many builds; and the hours he spent emailing, telephoning or otherwise giving advice and sharing his extensive modelling knowledge. He will be sorely missed by many forum members.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, Thursday the 3rd of January at 2.30pm.
At the
Wessex Vale Crematorium,
Bubb Lane,
Hedge End,
Southampton, SO30 2HL.
Gillian (wife) and family would be very happy if anyone would like to attend.
Gillian has asked that, rather than flowers, people should make a donation to the hospital that treated Dicky on his many occasions that he was unwell in recent times. If you wish to do this, please make a cheque payable to "Southampton Hospital Charity". Dicky would have wanted the money to go to The Respiratory Centre and The High Dependency Unit, as he spent a lot of time there over the last two years. To ensure that the money goes to the specific wards, and in the name of Richard Densham, the cheques can be mailed directly to Gillian. For her mail address, please contact member Neil, or myself (martin admin) by PM.
Several members have asked if there is any way to mark the time of the funeral. It would be nice if we all mark the time in our own personal way. I know one or two members will be raising a glass in memory of Dicky D, at 2.30 on January the 3rd.
Dicky leaves behind Gillian his wife, and his children Stephen and Paula.
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family at this sad time.
RIP Dicky
Martin Davis - ModelBoatMayhem