This site is dedicated to the memory of Richard Hedley
Charles Richard Francis Hedley was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne on August 23, 1935. He inspired so many with his love of nature and passion for conservation. He is loved by us all and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
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Debbie
One year after losing Jean and three years after saying goodbye to Richard, their amazing legacy lives on in the work of the Wildlife Trust.
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Aidan, Rachel, Helen
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Jean / Mum xxx
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One year on. Grandaddy, this morning I stood and did my first whole school assembly. I channelled all the advice you have given me and the nerves were quietened down. There is not a day that goes past we do not think of you, small things I see each day remind me of you. Driving to see Granny on Saturday the old mans beard had been highlighted by the frost and stood out against the dark colours of the verges and then this morning the cobwebs were so frosty that it looked like someone had been playing with string in the oddest of places.
Thank you for everything you gave me, everything you taught me and for making me the woman I am. xx
Aimee
23rd January 2017
I was very saddened to hear of Richard's passing. He gave me my first job in teaching in 1981. He was an excellent mentor and shaped the way I taught throughout my career. I enjoyed my 5 years at Fareham with Richard's support and enthusiasm. In later years I went on to become a head of Science in a college and in retirement volunteer at nature reserves on Morecambe Bay. I guess Richard had a bigger influence on me than I though.
Peter Stevens
Peter
1st May 2016
Uncle Richard was a great uncle in all senses of the word! I don't recall him ever raising his voice towards me or Adam and I'm sure we would have warranted it at some point, he always seemed so at ease and content with life and we always enjoyed visiting Lee on Solent for a game of Boules and a blast from the Northumberland pipes. I've so many fond memories - fossil hunting on the beach, sailing on the Solent or long treks along the coast that I can remember so vividly, in particular I remember Richard's departing words to me from my weeks stay back in 2005 were to climb every mountain, advice that I gradually took to heart and for every munro I check off the list I'm reminded of him.
Sam
10th February 2016