Thanks Richard for all you have done for us
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Richard Anthony Mortimer (12 Aug 1947 - 29 Dec 2025)
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- Location
- Dewsbury Moor Crematorium Heckmondwike Road Dewsbury WF13 3PL
- Date
- 20th Jan 2026
- Time
- 2.45pm
MORTIMER
RICHARD ANTHONY
On 29th December 2025, in hospital, aged 78 years, Richard, dearly loved husband of Andrea, beloved dad of Chris and father in law of Paula, proud and loving grandad of Anna, Katie and Emily, loved brother of Susan, a dear brother in law and uncle.
Funeral service will be held at The Baptist Church, Dewsbury on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 1:30pm Followed by a private committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made online or placed in the collection box at the service for the benefit of The RNLI and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The family would like thank everyone who donated, the total raised was £1002, which has been shared equally between RNLI & Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
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Simply the best … feel so lucky I knew him , sending love and strength to his family …
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RIP Richard
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RIP my best friend forever!
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Rest in peace Richard your star will shine forever
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Bonjour Richard, you made everyone laugh, you lite up any room, you will be missed by us all, I can hear you now turning up at the pearly gates saying "Hiya Kids" sleep well.......Our condolences to Andrea, Chris, Paula and all of the family x
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Much loved and will be sorely missed.
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Richard was a good man and great character,the community will certainly miss his presence
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RIP Richard x
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genuinely one of the nicest human beings I have ever met in my lifetime . Truly saddened to hear this news . RIP Richard a Thornhill Lees legend through & through . Condolences to Andrea , Chris & the rest of the family . I hope you can gain comfort from the messages folk have left , he really was a lovely man x
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We were all lucky to have known Richard. He was quite simply, good hearted and he made everyone feel special. Our condolences to Andrea and the whole family.
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Miss you so much Richard, what a character you were. 💔🥺
If it wasn’t for you helping me pass my driving I wouldn’t be on the road right now 4 years later.
Every time we passed on each other on road you would always wave. Plus every time we stopped at traffic lights at the same time we both use to wind window down and you use to say now then poser how you doing? He was like I am loving your little white car.
You was just one of a kind xx
Gunna miss you from your little mate (poser)
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RIP Richard. A legend, a character, a comedian and a friend to every single person that learned to drive with you.
Only a few weeks prior to your passing, we were next to each other at red lights. Down went your window, "you alright Tiny? How's your lad doing?"
He remembered all who learned to drive with him, regardless of the time that passed.
I will miss seeing him around. He was definitely one of a kind.
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Such a funny and lovely man who taught myself and my two daughters to drive. RIP Richard.xx
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Rest in peace Richard , one true gem of a guy .
My heartfelt condolences to Andrea ,Chris, Susan & families xxx
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To one of the funniest men I know. I will miss ya always Richard. Xx love Short Stuff. Xx
Happier times back in June. A sad farewell to the Eric Morecambe of driving instructors
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