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Richard Shaun Browning

(27th May 1966 - 2nd December 2023)

A devoted husband and father, passed away suddenly at the all too young age of 57 at home in Epsom.

Richard had numerous talents including writing, travel, comedy and music.  He played various instruments, being a member of the popular local covers band Broken Switch and playing music with friends from his road.

As Development Editor and co-founder of The Daily Mail’s This is Money financial website. He was known for his humour, generosity and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Isabelle, his beloved daughter Emilie and his wider family who will miss him dearly.

The funeral service will be held on 28th December at Randall’s Park Crematorium, Leatherhead. Richard would want everyone to be comfortable and therefore the dress code is informal.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charities mentioned below.

Charity Donation In Memory of Richard Shaun Browning

Donate to Lymphoma Action

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

Lymphoma Action Donations

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£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

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£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

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£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

John Stokes

In memory of a great workmate - funny, engaging and all round nice bloke

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Tanya Jefferies

For a dearly remembered colleague. You will always be missed.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

A C

I feel so lucky to have worked with Rich, he was one of a kind. You couldn’t ask for a more welcoming, kind and funny colleague.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Jackie Jay

Thank you for joy and laughter - fun and smiles. Life was never dull when you were around. You will be so missed by all at No 9 Derry St. xx

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Andrew Oxlade

What an amazing and unique person. Thanks for all the jokes and japes, Rich, and for helping me to think differently.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

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£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

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£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Marc Shoffman

Richard was a lovely man and I'm glad I had the chance to laugh with him.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Myra Butterworth

To the most generous of souls, I miss you Rich. Thank you for being one of life's diamonds.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

The Moffats

You are so very missed. You were a very bright star who lit up the lives of all you met ❤️❤️❤️❤️

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Charity Donation In Memory of Richard Shaun Browning

Donate to Cancer Research UK

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

Cancer Research UK Donations

The Browning Family

A life full of love, fun and adventure. Richard you leave us with cherished memories of the wonderful happy times we all shared together. You will always be in our hearts and minds.

Parker family

Rich was a wonderful friend and neighbour, whom we will miss enormously. Shine bright, Rich 🤍

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Emilia

Rich was a wonderful person who I not only work with but could share music taste, travel plans and laughs. Gone but never forgotten. You will be missed by us all.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Greta, Nicola, Amanda and family

Richard , much loved nephew and cousin. So grateful for your ever-ready wit, wisdom and joie de vivre.

Anonymous

In memory of Rich Browning who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

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Lymphoma Action

£585.00 + Gift Aid of £146.25

In partnership with JustGiving

Cancer Research UK

£30.00 + Gift Aid of £7.50

In partnership with JustGiving

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Dear Mr Alan Greenwood, I cannot thank you and your team in Bookham enough, for the excellent service they provided in every respect in the Cremation of my wife.

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Thank you for the wonderful service, support and help you offered me and the way you looked after my partner Bob, after he passed away.

From the professionalism and courtesy your team showed on that most traumatic moment – taking Bob from our house – to your kindness, and surefooted advice, the recommendation of the Celebrant, and then your kindness in coming to the cremation as well.

It’s been the hardest month or so of my life and yet I was so pleased with how the service went, the wonderful order of service you arranged and helped me with and of course the music as well. Throughout it all you treated me with respect, dignity and gave me such helpful advice. I’m not sure I would have managed well without that. Even more, I can now look back and reflect that the day went well and represented my partner and our love so well.

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