VANE-TEMPEST, Dr Richard. - Passed away suddenly at home in Bicheno on Christmas Eve. Treasured husband of Deirdre, adored father of Jane, Clare, Katie, Elspeth, Michael and Kate. Admired father-in- law of Ian, Clinton and Mathieu. Loving grand father of Grace, Ethan, Eliza, William, Lachlan, Oliver and Tao. Beloved best friend of Shrek and Tassie. Funeral notice later.
This obituary was originally published in The Mercury.
Thanks again Deirdre - we are all still getting there year by year but always remembering him. Every time I say hello to my dogs I remember him!! Thanks so much for thinking of him. We miss him still!! All the best to you for the new year and to everyone in Bicheno from Richards girls Jane. Clare, Kate and Elspeth xxxx
December 26, 2015
Hello to Deirdre, Jane, Clare, Kate & Elspeth: Well yes the Third 24th of December has come around again since Your dear Richard left you All & Bicheno so unexpectadly!
It is not the Days in your life that matter, but the Life in your days. Richard loved the life that he had.
Thinking of you all. Wishing you all a Peaceful and Safe Christmas -
Regards from Deirdre Smith (Bicheno).
December 24, 2015
Remembered By
john gorman
October 04, 2015 | Adrian, MI
Thank you Deidre from Richard's girls; Jane, Clare, Kate and Elspeth, we never stop missing our beautiful Dad, especially at this time of year. It is great to hear from you and to know that others are thinking of him too. I know my sisters would join me in wishing you and all members of the Bicheno community a safe and peaceful 2015, thanks so much for your thoughts and words.
Jane Vane-Tempest
December 28, 2014 | Melbourne
To Deirdre, Richard's Daughters & Family;
Richard you sailed off on the morning tide two years ago, gone far too soon; Our dear Doctor now resting in eternal peace on a Calm Sea.
Thank you Jane for extending this condolence book, it has been nice to read the tributes to your dear Dad.
May you all have a peaceful, safe Christmas and 2015.
From Deirdre Smith, (Bicheno)
24 Dec. 2014
Deirdre Smith
December 23, 2014 | Bicheno, TASMANIA
To Richard's Girls, Deirdre & Families,
Thinking of You All as another Christmas Eve comes by. Missing Richard's Doctor expertise & Richard !
Happy & Peaceful 2015 to You All.
Deirdre Smith (Bicheno) Sat. 20 Dec. 2014
December 20, 2014 | WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Dearest Dee, Jill and I are desperate to hear from you. We have written to you in Tasmania and left our condolences in this guest book. Please contact us. We continue to remember Richard and you in our prayers. Tom
Tom Lawlor
July 07, 2014 | Warwick, RI. USA 02888
A Light Shines in the Darkness
For 30 years I've had the honour of both knowing and being known by Jane, Clare and Sue. You must have been a man of great depth Richard. Jane and Clare are testament to both who and what you were; I am very proud to consider them and Sue as 'family'.
Rest in Eternal Peace
Nigel Chapelle
July 05, 2014 | London UK
To Deirdre, Jane, Kate, Claire & Elspeth; Although I had only lived in Bicheno for five years, in that time I found Richard to be a very caring Doctor and Person. He is truly missed, I think of Him often. Regards from Deirdre Smith (Bicheno).
June 16, 2014