RootsChat.Com
General => The Common Room => Topic started by: Duck on Monday 04 October 10 08:30 BST (UK)
-
I really don't know how to put this, Sylvia has just phoned Pels, our Ricky passed away last night. He went to take his beloved Bobby for a walk and didn't return
Pels is far, far to upset to post this herself and asked me to do it on her behalf, she was only talking to him yesterday, I'm sure she will post on here later
Ricky, my friend, Rest in Peace, you will be very much missed
Simon
-
Oh my, such sad news ....... :'( :'( :'(
Farewell Ricky, Rest in Peace
KHP :'(
-
I will miss Ricky
Rest in Peace Ricky
JM in NSW
-
Very sad news
Rest in peace Ricky, you will be missed on rootschat...
Kerryb
-
Sad, sad news........ :'( :'( :'(
Rest in peace Ricky, a real gentleman.
Nanny Jan
-
:'( :'( Such a shock :'(
Rest In Peace Ricky :'( :'( :'(
Janette
-
This is so awful. He and I were only talking last week about getting old and he never will.
Goodbye, Ricky
Gadget
-
Struggling to see the keyboard for :'( :'( :'(
We've lost such a wonderful kind friend....a true gentleman of Rootschat.
Every sympathy to Sylvia and Ricky's son and of course his baby grandaughter.....
Ricky, my friend....if you're up there looking down........I shall so miss our little chats and our sharing of dog stories.........
Rest peacefully my friend........we'll miss you heaps....... :'( :'( :'(
Dee
-
Ricky - one of life's true gentlemen. Always ready for a laugh, always ready to help and always ready to cause mischief - at which he excelled.
I'm going to miss you mate. You really were special.
Barbara
-
Oh goodness. What dreadful news. He will be greatly missed.
Andrea
-
Oh, what a terrible shame...Ricky was always so lovely and funny here on RC...terrible shock :(
Thoughts are with his family and of course Bobby who will be missing him too :'(
RIP Ricky
-
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Ricky was always very helpful to me, and lots of others on here and will be sadly missed.
Many condolences to all his family and friends.
Lizzie
-
didn't know you for long Ricky but it was fun while it lasted - condolences to the family!
RIP Ricky
Wiggy
-
Oh no .... what awful, dreadful, shocking news.
As others have said ... Ricky was a true gent; one of the best.
Goodbye Ricky, Poacher and the others ... you will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace ... and rise in glory.
My love and condolences to Sylvia and the family ... and Bobby, Rickys best friend.
-
What a waste...so sad...thinking of Ricky's family at this sad time.
R.I.P. Ricky.
Carol
-
For those who didn't know Ricky........ here's our mate.
-
Such a shock :o :o
I didn't know Ricky for long but enough to know he was a very lovely man...
My thoughts are with all the family at this time
-
This is such sad news.
My sympathy to Ricky's family.
-
My sympathies to the family :'(
Ricky's humour and kindness always showed through:-* :-*
-
Oh dear, what a shock this news has been.
Ricky my friend, you will be very much missed around here. Your warmth, humour and kindness set you apart as a true gentleman. You were always ready to help, advise, console and laugh.
I will miss our chats about life, dogs, planes and trains.
You will always have my love and respect.
Karen
-
Another good 'un gone :(
He'll be sadly missed.
-
My heart goes out to Sylvia.
Oh, dear Ricky, how I'll miss your kindness, good company and sheer decency.
thank you for your friendship.
charlotte
-
I'm so sad; Ricky was one of the first people to help me on Rootschat.
He was always cheerful, friendly and helpful.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Jennifer
-
My thoughts are with all your loved ones at this time Ricky. I may not have known you but I sure loved the things I read about you on the ToT board
R.I.P Ricky
Newbe
-
This seems so wrong.
I am so very, very sad. Ricky was one of the loveliest, kindest people on Rootschat and although we didn't know each other in 'real life', I am sure he was a true gentleman. He will be deeply missed, in all his guises in here.
My sympathies go out to his family.
Jen x
-
Always a terrible shock and deep sadness when we lose a member of the Rootschat family. :'( :'( Rest in Peace Ricky. My condolences to the family.
God Bless
Caz
-
I'll miss you Mate. Rest in peace.
I'll think of you taking Jake for a walk now.
-
So sorry to hear this news, Ricky will be sadly missed by us all. Thoughts are with Sylvia and family
Rest in peace Ricky
Barbara
-
So sorry to hear this, My condolences to the family
Will Miss you Ricky, Rest in Peace.
Rosie
-
What a shock - one of life's real gentlemen .
He lives on in the hearts of those left behind.
Love to Sylvia.
x x x
-
What very sad news.
My sympathies go to Ricky's wife, Sylvia and all his special friends on here.
Kath (heywood)
-
Ricky we shared so many topics and P.M.'s here.
Your friendliness and support was so freely given to me.
As noted by so many, you will be sorely missed.
Condolences to Sylvia and family.
A true gent in every way.
Deeply upset as others here.
Rest in Peace.
Sandy
-
What an absolutely terrible shock. Can the Moderators please
send a message to his family stressing, how important Ricky was
on this site, with all the help that he gave to its members and the
polite and friendly way he treated everybody. He really will be missed.
Greatly saddened, Tomkin
-
Ricky, bye mate....
Condolences Sylvia and family, especialy Bobby.
-
I hadnt had any contact with you Ricky, but by what I have read you were a smasher... So God bless and I hope your family keep well during this terrible time..
xin
-
I don't know what to say................
Goodbye, mate, you will be very much missed.
Roger.
-
So sorry to read such sad news. My thoughts go out to his family. God bless.
helina
-
Such awful news, I'm so sorry to hear this.
Ricky will be very much missed.
Betty
-
What sad news and so very shocking, :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
My thought and prayers are with the family.......
Irene
-
I'm very sorry to hear such sad news. I know how popular Ricky was with everyone here on Rootschat. Such a shame ....
-
very sad news. I don't contribute much here but I do read enjoy reading the posts.
Condolences to his family
Wendy
-
What devastating news; so, so sad and my condolences to his family. Great guy, wonderful sense of humour, totally irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Ricky x
-
Oh dear - this is such sad news
My condolences to his family and may you rest in peace Ricky x
-
I'm just very sad to read this. How sudden, and what a terrible shock.
My thoughts are with Ricky's family.
Carole
-
RIP ricky
condolences to all the family and his many friends on here
perth and bash :'( :'(
-
Such sad news.
Rest in Peace Ricky.
Ambers
-
Really sad news.
I didn't know him and haven't belonged to rootschat for long but was aware that he was a lovely person and enjoyed reading his posts.
Life is very hard and unfair.
Condolences to everyone and especially his family who must be devastated.
-
Oh how we will miss you Ricky. I enjoyed swopping recipes and discussing trains and farming with you.
There is a big hole in our Rootschat family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sylvia and his family.
A true gent.
Cathy
-
What terrible news, he will be missed by many on here and by myself too.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Mary
-
How terribly sad...one of the best.
Rest in Peace Ricky....my condolences to your family and friends.
-
Rest in Peace Ricky.
My condolences to all his family
kesannah
-
To Sylvia,family and Bobby,please accept our condolences for your sad loss.He was the best and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.Rest in peace Ricky.
Steve.
-
Very sad news.
My condolences to his family.
Bob
-
oh what a shock :'( :'( :'(
as the others have said, life can be cruel and so unfair.. Such a lovely man a true gent.
god bless Ricky, your family and friends are in my thoughts.
Jenny
-
What dreadful news.
My condolences to Ricky's family and friends.
Barbara
-
Everyone is saying the same thing, because it is true - Ricky really was a real gentleman in all senses of the word. He had a wicked sense of humour and could tease without being cruel. He will be sadly missed, and these threads wont be the same without Ricky popping up in one disguise or another.
My condolences to his wife, family and friends.
Sleep well Ricky
Jan x
-
What a terrible shock :'( :'(
Ricky, you had a wicked sense of humour that kept us all laughing, now a shining light has gone out of all our lives :'(
My thoughts are with all his family and friends at this very difficult time.
Barbara -aka snaptoo
-
My condolences To Rickys Family and Friends
Its a Real Shock as I Only Saw His Name on the Forum a Few Days ago :'(
R.I.P Ricky You Will Be Sadly Missed
Love and Regards
Iria
-
I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Ricky.
My condolences to his wife and family ... and Bobby.
Good Bye, Mate, see you later :-*
-
God rest his soul.
-
I've looked at this thread for an hour hoping it would go away .. the shock and deep sadness of knowing Ricky has passed on is overwhelming . I am sadder than words can say. I hope there is a crumb of comfort to his family knowing how much affection people had for him on here . An absolute gentleman .
Rest in Peace dear Ricky . How we shall miss you . :'(
Poll
-
I had a text as I have not been onto here today to let me know the devastating news about our dear Ricky....I cant believe it :o :o :o
I am so upset, I just dont know what to say right now :'( :'( :'(
-
Oh no, I can't believe this. Our dear Ricky gone. He was one of nature's true gentlemen and will be sorely missed.
My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Judy
-
Oh dear! :'(
He was a proud yellabelly. The Lincolnshire flag will be at half mast tonight.
R.I.P. mate
-
Vale Ricky
I have read his entries with interest and I am devastated at the news
I t reminds us that we are here for a good time not a long one.
But what away to go.
R.I. P
Alf
-
I'd only recently met you Ricky, so this seems such a shock.
My condolences to everyone concerned.
Snowy
-
Vale Ricky
I have read his entries with interest and I am devastated at the news
I t reminds us that we are here for a good time not a long one.
But what away to go.
R.I. P
Alf
... with his beloved dog at his side ... :'(
-
So very sad. I will miss his goofiness :'(
China
-
What terrible news - I'm so shocked and saddened by this. He was such a gentleman. I'm away for a few days so only just realised.
Maggie
-
No!!!
I don't believe it - what a terrible loss for us all on Rootschat and more importantly for his family.
In the very early days, as a regular user of Rootschat I loved chatting to Ricky and enjoyed his sense of humour immensely.
As a Moderator, I could rely on Ricky for a calm, objective point of view which was a priceless gift. Always level-headed, he would still remind me of the funny side of things, while retaining a sense of justice and fair-play.
I will miss Ricky personally enormously. No doubt he will be starting a heavenly thread "Ricky's Angels and ... "
With love to his family.
Arranroots ;)
-
So very shocked and saddened with this unbelievable news.... my condolences to Ricky's dear family and of course to his RootsChat family ... an extremely helpful gent and great mate taken away from his many friends here.
... bless him :'( mare
-
R.I.P Ricky
May I send my condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him on and offline. I did not know Ricky but from what I have heard, he was a genuine good soul.
Goodnight Ricky, God Bless.
Matt.
-
So sad to see this thread, another rootschat regular has left us :'(
Condolences to Ricky's family and friends
x
-
Like so many I read the inital post informing us of Ricky's passing with disbelief and again like many the first word to come to mind was NO! As has already been said Ricky was an on line friend to many and his posts were informative when needed but also filled with wit and an added twinkle when called for. Although I was never helped by Ricky myself in my own search he had offered the genealogist hand of help to others who will be eternally grateful for him doing so.
R.I.P. Ricky, a friend to many across the airwaves and a Gentleman in the real sense of the word.
OR.
-
Very, very sad news :'(
-
Rest in Peace Ricky :( :(
You will be truly missed
My thoughts and Condolences to Ricky's family, especially Bobby, who has lost a good mate.
:( :(
jericho
-
So sorry to hear this news. Thinking of him and his family.
meles
-
This is really sad. :'(
So many people will miss him.
My condolences to his family.
Nell
-
I am speechless and tearful at the moment as I feel for Rickie's family
I have experienced this before as there are no goodbye's
But Rickie hope there is no pain for you and that your family
accept my condolenses .he will be sadly missed
My prayers are with you all
Elizabeth
Thank you Gadget for letting me know
-
R.I.P., Ricky, we didn't know one another, but I enjoyed your sense of humour.
Bless your family, and Bobby.
Jude
-
Oh, this is is so sad :'(
My condolences to Ricky's family, friends and Bobby.
'Bye Ricky.......you will be missed.
Margaret
-
So terribly sad :'( :'( :'(
A man who will be sorely missed by the entire RootsChat community.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
Kris
-
I have been reluctant to open this thread and to read the terrible news of Ricky's sudden passing. :'(
Although, I didn't know Ricky personally, I have come across many of his helpful posts on here, as well as those showing his great sense of humour, which often made me laugh. He sure is going to be sorely missed by everyone.
Sincere condolences to his dear family and friends.
Rest in Peace Ricky...
justmej
-
:( Nothing to say but repeat everyones sentiments.
Denn
-
I've often had a laugh at Ricky's post...he had such a great sense of humour.
Truly am shocked and very saddened to hear he has passed away.
lil
-
R.I.P Ricky
Deepest sympathies to the family
Gail.
-
What sad news! Ricky will be sadly missed, he was always such fun, and brought muche merriemente into ye Rootefchatte Inne.
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Sula
-
Oh dear dear - so sad - my thoughts are with the family and Bobby
Ricky will be missed here
Don't know what to say
God Bless
Suz
-
Ricky was one of the first members to help me his friendly welcome had me hooked on Rootschat
What other epitaph can I offer other than he was helpful and kind and spread so much fun and happiness through our community and will always be remembered
Trees
-
R.I.P. Ricky
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God Bless
Moira
-
Ricky was a very good friend and i shall miss him sending my topics, rest in peace. gladys1
-
How incredibly sad and shattering.
I am stunned.
R.I.P. Ricky
-
God Bless You Mate.
Sleep tight.
You will always be in my thoughts.
Dave.
-
Such sad news he will be missed by his many friends.
My thoughts are with his family
Susan
-
just want to say thank you so much for all ur comments and i no how everyone feels (im his daughter in law) its awful what happend and god we miss him terribly and even now i still cry when i think of him and can still here him saying his daft hullo he used to say when i spoke to him. we are all devastated over him gone, he was like a true father to me and made everything he touched glow and was a very infectious man, hes made an impact on many people including myself he was a true gent with a huge heart and wanted to help everyone he could, he was a doting grandaddy to my 9 month old daughter all his family love and miss him including rootschat family so thank you all for all the beautiful things u have said about daddy touches my heart may he watch over us all xxxxx
-
What sad news, my deepest sympathy to all his family. Ricky helped me with a couple of my brickwalls when I was a newbie on here, and gave us a good laugh in 'ye inne' when he was 'Poacher'.
R.I.P Ricky
Jen.
-
Bless you, Heidi girl :'(
China
-
Oh no, I do feel for Ricky's family I can't believe this sad news. Ricky helped me out a lot with requests when I first started on roots. Ricky was only helping me Sunday last with one of my postings, and I meant to add 'long time no see Ricky' meaning I hadn't 'spoken' to him for a while, but I mistakenly posted before I wrote that bit.
The heading says it all Awful Awful News
Ricky you were a true gentleman, so rest in peace.
Ewan
-
Sad, Sad News.
Paul.
-
So sorry to hear this news. Ricky entertained us all on this website with his humour.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Judy
-
Ricky
I shall miss you, you were so fabulously funny and kind ... with your funny little tanks and blue couch that you hid behind when the Yellow Tail girls were after you!
I am stunned and tearful ....speechless!
God Bless
deb
-
From me, thousands of words yet there's still not enough.
This has been a complete shock.
I am so very, very sorry for Ricky's lovely family.
Pels. xx
-
Thank you for your lovely words Heidi....... they do mean a lot to us here.
Rest assured, your Daddy was much loved and respected by so many on Rootschat, and he will be greatly missed by all.
Barbara
-
I just don't know what to say that hasn't already been said.
Ricky and I exchanged many pm's in the past and I always found him to be a really caring and thoughful person. From some of his comments - I got the impression he also had a really wicked sense of humour
My deepest sympathy to his family at what must be a dreadful time for them
-
I have only just heard this dreadful news and like everyone else I am stunned, sad and weepy.
Words are never adequate at such a very sad time, my deepest sympathy to all of his family.
Thanks too bonnieweegirl for the lovely pictures of him.
I will remember as a true gentleman, he is a great loss to us all.
Jan
-
HI Heidi.
Thanks from me also for posting the pictures of Ricky.
I have sent Poppy a card today to keep in "Grandaddy's" memory.
I hope you might feel able to fill the border with special memories
of Ricky to brighten it up bit for her as she is so young.
Also sent one to Sylvia (as I am sure many others here have)
who must be going through an awful time as well as the whole famiy
and of course dear Bobby. x
Keep in touch with us all. Post when you feel able.
Sandy xxx
-
Some things are hard to take in....
Miss you already, Ricky (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sad/310.gif)
-
Have just logged on and seen the beautiful things written about Ricky,
What a shock.
Ricky was one of the first members of Rootschat family to help me, and he was so patient with me,
my thoughts are with his family,
Rootschat will seem a strange place without his imput .
Eilleen.
-
I have just been sent the sad, sad news about Ricky. :'( :'(
Condolences to his family and friends.
I know he will be sorely missed on here. :'(
What lovely photographs, such lovely memories.
-
Condolences to all the family,
Choked with tears reading all of your messages
Edna
-
I'm so sad to hear this news, Ricky will be badly missed on here.
Thank you bonnieweegirl for the lovely pictures, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Elin
-
I didn't know Ricky at all, except from reading some of his postings, but I have read this thread.
It's clear that he was an exceptional person to inspire so many loving messages from Rootschatters.
Sincere condolences to his family, and those who knew him well.
Maybe he's swapping FH stories with Indie!
-
... and what a meeting THAT would be ! Both with fierce sense of humour and a love of life ...
-
Just read the sad news.
Ricky gave me the confidence to post on threads when I first found rootschat.
He will be missed so much by so many.
My sympathy and prayers for his family.
Glen
-
Been out of the loop for a couple of days.
Dreadful news, as it always is when we lose one of our Rootchat "family".
My condolences and fondest regards.
Mark F
-
:'( :'( :o To-day I had the news from Gadget.
Ricky, Although we never met I felt as if I had known you for ever.
When I was new to rootschat you guided me through my problems and encouraged me to carry on.
I will miss you more than words can say Ricky as i`m sure so many more on Rootschat will.
Rest in peace my friend,
Deepest sympathy to Sylvia and his family,
GOD BLESS and rest in peace xxx
-
just popped in and saw the sad news about Ricky
keeping all family and Friends in my prayers at this sad time
jette
-
Haven't been online since the weekend, and my jaw just dropped when I read the news.
I too always enjoyed reading Ricky's quick and wittty comments and helpful posts.
He will be sadly missed.
My condolences to his whole family.
Viv
-
Rest in Peace Ricky.
Thanks for all your help!
My thoughts are with the family
John.
-
Im choked...I cant beleive this....my heart goes out to his family
Rest in peace Ricky you will be sadly missed
Jane
-
Just seen the post
Can only agree with every condolence
What a lovely lovely man Ricky was
He will be sadly missed
Isy
-
I haven't been on for a while. This is, indeed, sad news.
-
Only just found this thread...
RIP Ricky you will be very much missed by all of us.
Heather
-
I can only reiterate everyone's thoughts. Your only consolation Sylvia he went quickly but so hard for you to cope with.
Feeling for you and your family,
Abiam2
-
I have not been on RootsChat much lately so missed this shocking news. Ricky was a unique character and will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy to all his family and all his many friends.
Geoff
-
Oh no - I logged onto Rootschat for the first time today after a time away and found this post :'( Ricky, you were a true gentleman, a lovely man and your postings always made me laugh, you were a great tonic when feeling down. Thanks for your help and chats, you will be greatly missed.
Love Christine xxx
-
My sympathies to the family
RIP Ricky you will be very much missed
-
Have been away and not able to access Rootschat. Only now have I heard the sad news about Ricky. My condolences to Ricky's family and friends. He will be much missed.
Chirp
-
It's the good 'uns that go before their time! :'(
Probably the way Ricky would have chosen to go, suddenly with his beloved Bobby at his side. But such an awful shock and grief for those he leaves behind.
Rest in peace, Ricky. My love and best wishes to your family.
MarieC
-
I'll be saying a little prayer for Ricky and his family today.
-
9pm tonight EDST, 8pm EST, 8.30pm CDST, 11pm NZ ST - glasses up folks! Oh yes B team 11am DST (or whatever you call it!)
-
...NZ 12 hrs ahead, so 11pm NZ time ... certainly joining you all in special thoughts of our friend and his family today on the day of his service.
-
The Cider is chilling ready for tonight.... and got another box of tissues on the weekend.. gonna need 'em this week.
-
Oops sorry Mare - wasn't doing my sums properly - Have corrected so no-one knows how I can't do sums!
You will surely need those tissues Karen - blow one for me too please.
-
R I P Ricky.
A great man who will be very much missed by all us rootschatters. :'(
Deepest Sympathy to his family.
Johngirl
-
My thoughts are with Ricky's family today.
Cathy
-
Yes, ditto
Still hard to believe this sad news.
-
Yes, my thoughts are for Ricky's family today
-
I know I shall be sitting quietly with my memories for the next little while, and thinking of Ricky's family at this time.
Dee
-
I think we all will. :'(
-
Such sad new to hear of Ricky. May he rest in peace.
-
Sincere Condolances :'( :( :'(
-
My condolences too.
I hope it went ok.
Snowy
-
I haven't been on in ages - came on to get some help with a death notice for a family member of mine who's just passed away, and now I see that we have lost Ricky! :'(
Such very sad news, the TOTB board will never be the same.
RIP Ricky. :(
-
Just wanted to add my condolences - what a lovely, lovely kind man Ricky was.
Thinking of his family at this sad sad time x
RIP Ricky :'( :'(
-
R.I.P. Ricky
So sorry that I could not get in yesterday, laptop went on the blink! My thoughts were with you, your family and friends, and remain so.
I would like to extend my very best wishes to you all at this very sad time :'(
Barbara - aka snaptoo
-
l was truly shocked with the news of Ricky's passing.
To Ricky's family:
l am so sorry for your loss, Ricky helped me many times when l was stuck, he will be sadly missed by all of us.
RIP Ricky
Jean
-
So sorry to hear this sad news
Condolances to Ricky's family
RIP Ricky
-
I haven't been on for a long time and to come in and read this news.
So very sad.
My thoughts go with his family.
Margaret
-
Hi Barbara
I would like to get in touch. I am not sure how to reach you. My identity on this website is MichelleE.
Thanks very much.
Kind regards,
Michelle Ericson
Sweden
-
Michelle....... I've sent you a PM.
Barbara
-
Not too sure she can pick it up, has only posted 2 messages, doesn't she need 3?
The resurrection of this post just made me want to say how many times I've thought of Ricky and miss seeing his picture when he posted.
-
I think about our dear Ricky often :( , little things prompt it, I,m sure many others are just like me too
-
ditto
deb :-\
-
It's usually when a sofa is needed - or a canoe!! Or something is said, and you know darn well Ricky would have a suitably witty/cutting response........ and you're waiting, and waiting................ :'(
-
I miss the little tank and the bishop and the sofa............. :'(
-
he was soooo funny! ;D.... and kind ...and sweet :)
-
Blimey..... don't call him sweet, he'll come back and haunt us ;D ;D
-
How I have missed that tank and sofa let alone that wicked sense of humour. I wonder how his family are getting on. Did Sylvia ever manage to log back on here?
Cathy
-
Dont think she did Cathy :( dont understand why though ???
-
Could all be a bit much..... perhaps she will later on... it's very early days :'(