"I just stumbled on this page today Richard when I was thinking of you and still can't believe your gone. I still expect a text saying let's have a night out. It's made me smile to read the tributes, especially Janet's, and remember the many laughs and good times we had together. You were the cousin who lifted me on top of the freezer to hide and left me there, you forgot I was there. You beat me at cards and who could forget the present you bought me, my beautiful trilby wrapped in jellybean wrapping paper. And the beautiful card you sent at the start of lockdown just to say "stay safe, I love you". You were a true gentleman, the best cousin and a great mate. My world was better for having you in it. Love and miss you still xxx"

"Dear Richard I was so sorry to hear the news. Memories will always be there of you. When you spoke to my dad, you always called him uncle Tony. That used to make my dad smile. The Times that Sharon, Sarah and I came down to Poole for your famous bbq's and a night out in the town. Very funny and very enjoyable. Especially when you used to get up in the mornings and do us all a cooked breakfast. Will miss those times very much. One time in particular when we were talking on the phone at 7pm and you said come down for a couple of days that night, seeing as I was on holiday. I ended up on dead man's hill, my sat nav took me up there for some reason. Was scary in the dark and no lights. Got there in time for last orders though. Also the times you came here and we ventured around wokingham, then Sharon and the trilby hat that you bought her when she met up with us in the evening. So many memories and happy times. Love you and miss you loads, you were a great friend and cousin xx"

"Dear Rich, I still cannot believe the sad news I really cannot. You were so very kind to me when I first started at Old Town all those years ago and over the years, we spent a lot of time in each other’s company. Who can forget the fabled road trip to America with me worried senseless about driving on the other side of the road but you were sure it would be fine because you had done it before and could show me the ropes. Five minutes in and you were on the wrong side of the road with cars coming towards us, how we did laugh after our hearts had slowed down! You had time for everyone and anyone and I'm still amazed at how many people you knew and those who knew you wherever we went people would call your name. I have learnt so much from you over the years and shared so many good times and listened to music I never would have known about. A true old school legend who will always be one in a billion and there is no other like you or ever will be, your jokes and falling asleep pretty much anywhere due to being on the go all the time will never be forgotten. You will always be in my thoughts and whatever I write here today, I can never convey how much better off the world was for having you in it. You always had an adventure planned and a place to be and were not one to sit still. You gave me the kick I needed to meet my wonderful Jessie and without that we wouldn't have had Ben. I owe you more than I can ever repay because you gave me so much. Thank you Rich, may you Rock ‘n’ Roll forever and be forever enjoying the fishing. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family during this time. Love from Andi, Jessie, May and Ben xxxx"

"Dearest Richard, I have fond memories of you and my mum (Veronica), always laughing together. Have a drink with her for me. Lots of love from Canada, wish I could be there to say goodbye. Nikki"

"Dick, you will be sorely missed. Probably the Person I’ve known the longest since I moved down, who would of thought from getting my ball down from the school roof that your son threw up there on my first day would end up into us turning into ‘family’. I’ll miss our football trips with Keith and others, where you would make us laugh with your wit , your ‘gas’ and your weird food. I’ll miss seeing you at every family gathering, iris will miss ‘grandad palmer’. When ever I saw you, you was always happy, can’t ask for more than that. I still can’t believe you’re no longer with us, seems surreal. Rest in peace, sleep well. Love Natalie, Adam , Iris and Charlie x "

"Thanks for all the memories Richard! The sneaky cups of tea I made you ,your infectious laugh .You were always there to help , above and beyond. Ellie and I were thinking back to how long we have known you and it was 25 years plus ! I always remember our Nursery children calling you Falmer Palmer !! They all loved you too and shouted with glee when you entered the classroom. You were dearly loved by us all. RIP Richard, we will always remember you. Angie, Paul, Ellie and Olivia Rose x x x x x x x"

"Richard, I will miss you a great deal. You were always such a warm and friendly person who gave me the time of day everyday I saw you. Such enthusiasm would be prevalent in your thoughtful questions about how I was doing and then every member of my family. You were a cracking personality with a glint in your eye and a beaming smile which lit up the whole of Poole (and beyond). Your legendary legacy will shine bright and I thank you for your kindness to me and my family. A genuinely lovely man who will be massively missed by all that had the pleasure to know you. Rest in peace Mr Palmer and I know you'll be chuckling at the antics of us down below.xx "

"My dearest Richard. I bless the day that we first talked, the community centre trip to Portland Bill. You made me laugh the whole way through the meal. When we got together and discovered more about each other, we found that we both had and avid love of history, but liked different kinds of music, you loved your war films and I loved fantasy and Sci fi. However we were good at compromise. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with you. I wasn't looking for a relationship, but you managed to change my mind and the 4 1/2 years we had were the best times of my life. I miss you so much and always will. You brought so much happiness to everyone you knew. You were a proper gentleman, willing to help others even when you were suffering yourself. I feel privileged to have known you and to have been loved by you. Although your spirit has moved on my memories will never fade, you will always be in my heart. May you rest in peace my darling. Your other half Kristina."

"Dear Richard, Such a sad time for everyone now that your no Longer with us, My most memorable time with you was at Diane’s wedding and you and my mum was having a good old chin wag but as you were doing so (which you didn’t realise at first) was you was spilling your drink all over me and when you saw what had happened we all just laughed about it, It’s such a shame that all we can look back on is memories but memories stay with you forever, Deepest condolences to all the family, Love from Dan,Vickie,Riley and Archie "

"Struggling to find the words at this sad time so had to ask the three monsters to help. When we think of you, we remember you with your fishing pole and backpack early in the morning come rain or shine. We remember unfinished puzzles, your crazy lock down hair, your latest stories (such a gossip) and the embarrassing noises that your phone made! We remember how you were always the first at the school gates to collect Mabel from school and how you would rest your eyes but definitely would never fall asleep when looking after her. We remember your funny smile when you laughed, how you were never hungry but would always polish off the left overs and we remember your sloppy kisses! We remember how you loved the Christmas and Summer school fairs and how you were always lucky enough to win the raffles. Well we were the lucky ones to have you in our lives and when we think of our funny dear dad and grandad Palmer, for a little while the sadness disappears. We used to tell you off a lot but we loved you more than you’ll ever know. Sleep peacefully. Xx"

"Dearest Mr Palmer, I’m so saddened to hear of your passing. I will forever be grateful that I got to work alongside you. Thank you for helping me settle at Old Town when I first started and showing me the way, you would always check in on me to see how I was getting on. I will never forget the day I asked if I could get you anything in town on my lunch break, to which you replied “yes I really fancy a square doughnut from M&S” Thinking what a strange request I went to M&S and asked for a square doughnut to which they looked at me blankly and said there was no such a thing! Oh how you roared with laughter at your little prank and we often chuckled about it years later! When I think of Old Town, I think of you, as I’m sure many do. RIP Mr P, thank you for the memories XXX"

"Dearest Richard You were such an integral part of the community on Green Road, and you were always there for a chat and to help anytime. Although I wasn't always living there you felt like part of the family when we came down and shared a lot of fun times. You enjoyed lucky days on the horses - I always remember you saying you picked "Many Clouds" for the National after looking at the sky that day. You were a thoughtful true friend, rest in peace. Sarah and family xxx"

"Dear Richard , I will never forget all the laughs, antics and funny stories we shared. You will be missed so much, and always be a part of Old Town Infant School. Forever lasting memories . Christine xx"

"Dearest Richard…always Dickie to me! I don’t think you realised how much you were loved by so many! So many memories shared and many treasured. You were an integral part in the memories of my younger years as my School Caretaker at South Road. Then years later as a colleague at our workplace ‘Old Town School’ but more importantly, a friend! You cared and looked out for us all and always stopped to chat throughout the day! I’ll always smile when I think of you and I used to ask “Hi Dickie, how are you?”… Your reply was always “I’m okay, it’s the others”, you never failed to make me laugh! I hope you’re enjoying a few pints and a look at the horses up there? Will remember you always! Claire, Mike and Rio xxx"