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Richard Rackham Obituary
Devoted husband of Marian, beloved Father of Martha, Alice, Lorna and Polly, much loved brother of Kathy and adored by his grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Richard was laid to rest near his home in France on 20th March and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in St Michael's Church, Alnwick, at 2.30pm on Saturday 18th May 2019.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation
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Lisa Thompson
May 10, 2025
Fond memories of Mr Rackham.
He was my favourite teacher throughout all my school years. My form teacher in middle school. He got the best out of everyone
Doods
September 25, 2020
I miss you Grandad I just wanted to let you know that I think of you each day and you have inspired me to just be my self
Hannah Quinn
December 5, 2019
He was a much loved friend of mine and my mum XX Hannah Quinn
frankie inglis
May 20, 2019
he was a lovely man and a teacher
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May 2, 2019
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