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The obituary notice of Richard Christopher GALLAGHER

Huddersfield | Published in: Huddersfield Examiner.

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Richard ChristopherGALLAGHERAged 83 years.

Sadly passed away peacefully at HRI on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Loving husband to Rita, devoted father to daughters Victoria and Vania, beloved grandfather to Alexandra and Sebastian, father-in-law to Robert, brother to Paul and Anne, brother-in-law to Vivienne and Robin, beloved uncle to Carl, Simon, Caroline, Vicky-Anne, Charlotte and Georgina. Loyal and inspirational confidant to all extended family and friends.

Thank you to all Doctors, nurses, paramedics and staff at HRI A&E, ward 8 and ward 20 for the excellent care Richard received. To Rawthorpe High School Staff, past students and pupils for their kind words and condolences for Richard at this sad time.

Thank you to Sonya and her team at Chambers Funeral Home for her guidance and compassionate support throughout this difficult time.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph's RC Church Somerset Road, Huddersfield on Monday 30th March 2026 at 11.45am, with Father John Carlisle. Private committal at Huddersfield Crematorium Fixby.

Family flowers only, thank you. Kind donations to RNIB and Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Deo Gratias
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R.I.P 🙏
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03/04/2026
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R.I.P 🙏
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03/04/2026
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Mr Gallagher was one of the best teachers from my time at Rawthorpe High .Always remember his booming voice when he would catch me running in the corridor. So sorry for your loss and condolences to all the family
Rest in Peace Mr Gallagher
Michael Diskin
31/03/2026
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29/03/2026
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18/03/2026
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18/03/2026
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Rita
17/03/2026
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Jacqueline Fussell was Mitchell
16/03/2026
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Vania
16/03/2026
Fly High Dad, Love you always and forever 💙xxx
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16/03/2026
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