Sadly we must pass on the news of the death of Richard John on Thursday 25th of July at his home in Wales. Richard had been unwell for several years but had always maintained his open and sunny personality.
Richard was a distinguished and much loved officer in the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces for many years. After an early military career in the Royal Scots Greys (serving with Patrick Brook and others) he joined SAF in the late 1960s. He was badly wounded in action in May 1968 serving with the Muscat Regiment and endured a particularly arduous and lengthy casualty evacuation. In June 1971 he became 2ic Jebel Regiment as the newly created regiment was formed. He then became CO of Oman Gendarmerie before assuming the role of Joint Services Welfare Officer in 1975.
Our thoughts are with Richard’s nephew Caspar and nieces, Alexandra, Sandra and Caroline, and cousins, Martin, Ros and Ian.
Funeral Details
2.00pm on Tuesday 20th August 2024 at St Tydecho Church, Cemmaes, Powys, SY20 9PL
There will be a church service, followed by churchyard burial.
Wake/Refreshments will be in Cemmaes Village Hall, just down the road from the Church.
Notification of attendance: Would SAF Association members planning to attend please notify numbers in their group by email to saf.business@dudwell.co.uk by Thursday 8th August so that we may advise the family on numbers for catering.
For those not able to attend the funeral in person, here is the link to watch live online; https://www.funeralstreaming.co.uk/viewing-room/45723/. If you wish to receive an order of service in advance of the funeral please send your postal address to saf.business@dudwell.co.uk so that we may arrange to have this posted to you.
Parking: Please note that the village is small and on street parking is at a premium. Please car share where possible. The Penrhos Arms (opposite the church) has kindly opened its car park for funeral use, please park as compactly as possible.
Taxis from Machynlleth: Please pre book as far in advance as possible. Mach Taxis - 01654 702048.
Hotels & Accommodation: The closest rooms are at the The Penrhos Arms who have reserved 5 rooms for the funeral. The rooms are not available online so please call them and say you are there for Richard John's Funeral. There are lots of B&Bs in the area and the other nearest hotels are The Brigands Inn, and The Wynnstay
FUNERAL DIRECTOR: Glyn Rees & Son - 01650 531240
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