Skip to Add Tribute Skip to Content
Create a notice
What type of customer are you?
General Public Funeral Directors
Why create a notice?
Announce the passing
Publish funeral arrangements
Remember a loved one gone before
Raise charitable donations
Share a loved one’s notice
Add unlimited tributes to this everlasting notice
Create a notice
Buy Keepsake
Print
Save

The obituary notice of Richard John (Dickie) BIRD

Winteringham, 16/02/1951 - 21/06/2026 (Age 75) | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk. Notable areas: Burgh Castle, Scunthorpe

Notice Gallery for Richard John BIRD Notice Gallery for Richard John BIRD Notice Gallery for Richard John BIRD Notice Gallery for Richard John BIRD Notice Gallery for Richard John BIRD Notice Gallery for Richard John BIRD View more
(6) Photos & Videos View all
Change notice background image
Richard JohnBIRDRick died unexpectedly following surgery on Father's Day.
He was a much-loved father, grandad and friend,
and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Rick loved people, parties and good music,
and had a gift for bringing all three together.
He grew up working the steelworks in Scunthorpe,
and in later years settled in Burgh Castle, Norfolk,
with his beloved wife Eve, who passed away three years ago.

We warmly invite family, old friends and former colleagues to join us in celebrating his life
at 1pm on Friday 24th July at Simpsons Corner Memorial Centre, Ashby.
Please arrive for a 1pm start.

Afterwards, everyone is welcome to join us for a wake at the Beckwood Pub, also in Ashby,
to raise a glass in his memory.

Dress smart, but not necessarily black.
Rick always liked to be a little different, so feel free to bring some colour.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that any donations be made
to the local air ambulance.

His departure will leave a big gap for all who knew him,
but his warmth, his love of a good party
and his gift for friendship will stay with us always.

For any questions, please contact Rick's daughter, Emma,
at [email protected] or
Jason Threadgold Funeral Directors.
Keep me informed of updates
Add a tribute for Richard
3624 visitors
|
Published: 18/07/2026
Want to celebrate a loved one's life?
Create your own ever lasting tribute today
14 Tributes added for Richard
Report a tribute
Add your own tribute
Add Tribute
Candle fn_11
Chelle Partridge
24/07/2026
Sorry to hear of Ricks passing. We worked together at North Lindsey College many years ago 80-90s. He was well liked by both staff and students. He contributed to the development of NVQ qualifications in Welding and Fabrication when NVQs were first introduced. A tireless worker both academically and practically. Sadly we lost touch in the following years. Condolences to his family may he rest in peace, leaves us with lots of fond memories . Richard
Richard Klos
24/07/2026
Comment
Candle fn_17
Richard Klos
24/07/2026
Sorry to hear the sad news about Rick's passing. Enjoyed a lot of good times in the past. R.i.p. Jim & Mary.
Jim Currie
23/07/2026
Comment
Candle fn_1
Jim Currie
23/07/2026
Sending love to all the family, my thoughts are with you all xx
Kirsty Shaw
18/07/2026
Comment
Candle fn_3
Kirsty Shaw
18/07/2026
Candle fn_3
Dinah x
18/07/2026
Tribute photo for Richard John BIRD
funeral-notices.co.uk
18/07/2026
Comment
Tribute photo for Richard John BIRD
funeral-notices.co.uk
18/07/2026
Comment