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Richard Thomas Harris 'Ted'

15th Jun 1941 — 19th Sept 2026
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of Stoke Golding, passed away peacefully on Saturday 19th September 2026, aged 85 years.

Was married to Margaret for 25 years from 1960 to 1985.

Kind-hearted Dad to Ian, Andrew and Nigel (Naaz).

Cherished Father-In-Law to Tracey and Alison.Β 

'Milkshake Grandad' to Carl, Craig, Christopher, Jason and Daniel, special Grandad to Dominic and Grandad to Haamid.

Great-Grandad to Zach, Paige, Alfie, Gracie, Arthur, Isabella, Jackson, Florence, Lainey and Charlie.

Funeral to take place on Thursday 15th October at 10:45AM in St Margaret of Antioch Church, Stoke Golding, followed by the Committal at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton at 11:45AM.

Donations in memory of Richard for Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online via the 'Make Donation' button on this page, or floral tributes are welcome and may be sent by 8:45AM on the day of the funeral to G. Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1RH

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Funeral Service

Date:
Thursday 15th October 2026

Time:
10:45AM

Location:
Saint Margaret of Antioch Church, Stoke Golding

Stoke Golding
, CV13 6HD

Committal Service

Date:
Thursday 15th October 2026

Time:
11:45AM

Location:
Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton
Eastboro Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire, CV11 6WZ

Messages Of Condolence

Very sad to hear of Dick’s passing. Many happy memories spent with Dick and a great bunch of colleagues at the β€œTrib!” Saturday afternoons at the Robins in the β€œMango” and Friday bike rides to the George and Dragon in Stoke Golding plus many more too numerous to mention! RIP Ted
Mick Rowe
Missing not just a neighbour, but a good friend. I'll miss our chats on various sporting matters, not to mention our lively discussions on politics!
Barry Kimberley
Remembering the wonderful times we shared together at the Evening Tribune. The banter, the laughs and, above all, the camaraderie, remain with me to this day. Ta-ra a bit old pal.
Steve Nikols
Worked with Ted at the Evening Tribune great times great friend loved his football Hinckley Athletic sadly missed rest in peace my friend
Andrew Jordan
Rest easy Richard. Lots of memories of our time as neighbours.
Charlotte Goldsmith
Farewell (old pal) it was a pleasure to have known and worked with you over the last 50 years, until we meet again πŸ™πŸ’βš½οΈ
Stuart Woolley

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