In loving memory of
James Francis Richardson
1979 -2024
In memoriam
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In Memoriam
In honour of our beloved James, a wonderful husband, father and colleague. We will miss James’ smile the most and his positive energy. He has always been there to support his family, friends and has been a strong pillar of our lives. James had a great life, with a fulfilling early career in the military and IT sector.
James had a passion for kayaking and hiking, having got the travel bug by travelling the world with the military, he soon travelled the world with his love for anything on the water and hiking trails.
When James met Kate they shared their passion for travel and experiences, until their Arthur was born, the three were then inseparable and spent their holidays travelling and spending quality time together.
James will be remembered for his kind soul, his gentleness, care and passion for outdoor adventures.
Until we are reunited again James.
Kate and family.
Photos and Videos
Family Vacation 2023 – Cornwall
James’ Chosen Life Events
James and Davids kayaking trip to USA – 2019
Life Events
Born - 1979
James was born on 7th October 1979 weighing 11 pounds at St Thomas Hospital London. His parents were Francis and Maureen Richardson from Battersea, London.
School Years - 1983-1996
James attended primary and comprehensive schools in Battersea London. Spending his childhood days fishing the rivers of West London with his father and grandfather, it was at this early age James found a passion for the outdoors.
Military - 1997 - 2009
James finished school at the age of 18 having achieved the A-level results he wanted he then signed up to the British Army. James joined the 2 Signals and had a very fulfilling career in the British Army. Retiring from the army after 12 years as a Sergeant. James also served two tours in the Iraq war.
Marries Kate - 2009
James and Kate got married on 20th September 2009 in St James’ Church, Gomshall, Surrey.
IT Career and Civilian Life 2009-2023
James and Kate travelled the world together for the first ten years of life as a couple, living in Hong Kong, New York and Munich. James worked in the telecommunications industry and worked his way up to Technical Director for a GPS manufacturing company. James and Kate loved their international life but moved back to Surrey in 2019 to start building their own family.
Arthur - 2020
James’ only son, Arthur David Richardson, was born on 22nd December 2020 in the height of COVID.
First Marathon - 2022
Following his cancer diagnosis, James completed his first marathon in 2022 in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Next Chapter - 2024
James sadly lost his well fought battle with cancer in early 2024. Passing away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He has now started his next chapter in this life we share and we look forward to meeting again.
James has requested that any donations or charity events in his honour go towards Cancer Research UK
Tributes
Although our hearts will never be the same, I thank god for the time he gave us with you and for our most cherished son, Arthur. Thank you for being the man you were and truly giving us peace. You deserve all the peace you have right now and I will forever love you.
“love is more thicker than forget
more thinner than recall
more seldom than a wave is wet
more frequent than to fail
it is most mad and moonly
and less it shall unbe
than all the sea which only
is deeper than the sea
love is less always than to win
less never than alive
less bigger than the least begin
less littler than forgive
it is most sane and sunly
and more it cannot die
than all the sky which only
is higher than the sky “
E E Cummings
My dearest baby boy, may the lord take you under his wing and show you love, care and inner peace. You have created an amazing family, we will be here for one another and I will be seeing you again in the next life. Rest easy, your dearest mother,
I have served with this man, I have cried with this man and I have laughed until I have soiled myself with this man. I will miss you James “big ears” enjoy your trip up there and we will be smashing the cloud rapids together one day. Arthur will grow up learning how decent of a gentleman his old man was.
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