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The obituary notice of Richard FORTON

Derby, 22/01/1927 - 06/11/2025 (Age 98) | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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RichardFORTONPassed away peacefully at home with his son Howard by his side on Thursday 6th November 2025, aged 98 years.

Husband of the late Alma, and devoted dad to Howard and the late Simon, father in law to Sharon, a proud gramps to Maisie, Beth and Hope and great-gramps to Lillie, Kit and Brooklyn.

Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A service will take place on Monday 8th December at 11.30am in the Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium.

Family flowers only please but your kind donations in memory of Richard will be forwarded to The District Nurses who supported him, you can make your donations here, if desired - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/richard-forton?utm_term=r7EyPWZQG&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

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A true gentleman, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends, RIP Rich xx
Maxine , Kevin and family
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