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Tribute to Richard Franke, 1960 - 2026

Dedicated to the memory of Richard Franke

This page is a tribute to Richard Franke. He is dearly loved loved and will always be remembered by his family and friends.

Donations in Richard's memory will support the Countess of Brecknock Hospice in Andover.

A celebration of Richard Franke's life

Richard's memorial service is at St. Mary the Less Church, Chilbolton on Monday 18th May 2026 at 11:30 am.

Service

18 May 2026

11:30 am

St. Mary the Less Church, Chilbolton

Village Street, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BG

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Added by Janinne

Added by Janinne

Proud Brother

Always on the look

Traveller Budapest

Traveller Italy

Traveller Venice

Car guy

Biker from a youngster

Proud to be SAS

Forest rangers

Always the fun uncle

Happiest together

Any chance to fish

Gone fishing

Parachute extraordinaire

Harley Davidson

Boys toys

Rugby's biggest fans

Toast master

Blues brothers

Checking the plane

Pilot Richard

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Added by S & J Maddocks

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Richard. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

Sent by S & J Maddocks on 06/05/2026

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland