Alan Richards (1 Oct 1960 - 24 May 2025)

My brother-in-law and my friend

I first met Glyn, Cedra, Alan and Barrie probably in 1966 in connection with the Youth Temperance Council when they lived in Newport. A lovely selfless family who devoted their lives to others.
I witnessed the boys turning into young adults over the years at Eastwood Grange and Cliff College.
Having dipped into FB I have learned what a lovely man Alan was who has left his mark on the community and made a difference. I know he will be sorely missed. Richard and I send our love and sincere condolences to Helen and Elliot and all the family. Thank you Elliot for that wonderful tribute to your dad - the kindest most honourable gentle man.

Such a kind man. An exceptional colleague who always made time for us.

Rest in peace Alan - A man who has given so much to education, children and young people.

So, so sad to say goodbye to Alan Richards, Chair of HCAT. It was an absolute honour to know him. A true gentleman. Kind, principled, wise, humble and caring are but a few adjectives to describe him and everything he did he did with such humility. Alan committed his life to making the communities close to him better places. He gave so much back to the education sector, in so many different governance roles in numerous different organisations. If we all took our civic duty as seriously as Alan the world would be a considerably better place. I am honoured to have been able to call him a friend. Rest in peace Alan. ❤️

In memory of my husband Alan who always put others before himself and worked tirelessly to inspire people to be the best version of themselves.He believed in people and empowered them to believe that, as the Will Young song says'Anything is possible'. Lots of lovexx

Sending love to you both, he was such a lovely man xxx

Sending love to you both. He was such a lovely man.

Sending lots of love and strength to your family Elliot.
Love Stephen & Bethany x

Dad, I'll miss you always. Thank you for everything that you did for me and for guiding me to be the man I am today. Gone too soon but never forgotten. Lots of Love, Elliot.

In memory of Alan. A friend, guide and all round good bloke.