Lionel Ripley (1942-2014)

You may or may not have heard that Lionel died suddenly at home last week of a heart attack.  He lived life to the full, was much loved and will be greatly missed by family, friends, former colleagues and students.

The funeral will take place at 1pm on Tuesday 4 February at Woodvale Crematorium North Chapel, BN2 3QB.  This will be followed by a wake at the Bull Inn, Newick, BN8 4LA, from 2.30 onwards.  All those who knew him would be welcome.  Dress as you feel comfortable.  Please RSVP if possible (to jebirbeck@hotmail.com) so we have an idea of numbers.  No flowers, please, but Arka Original Funerals, 01273 476696, are administering charity donations, to the International Glaucoma Association or Riding for the Disabled Association. 

Lionel touched many people's lives and we will be compiling a book of memories and photos.  We would very much appreciate contributions which we may also incorporate as part of the service.  If you have any words or images, please feel free to send them.

Many thanks for all the  kind words and offers of support that we have received so far.  We have been overwhelmed by people's warmth and affection for Lionel.

Kind regards

Jan Birbeck (Silanandi)

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