The obituary notice of Richard John BRIDGWOOD

Although our close friendship was mainly restricted to early years in Newport, we kept in touch, albeit too infrequently, along the way thereafter.

My fondest memories of John will always be of playing football and cricket when he was Peter Broadbent or Len Hutton, through to years later when he first and proudly drove his mini car. Thankfully, by then, he was far too kind a man to re-live the racing days of Stirling Moss.

I was shocked and very saddened to learn of John's death. A genuinely good man who has, undoubtedly, added pleasure to the lives of all of us who knew him.

Condolences to Kath and the family.

Martin Moran

I met John through work. I wish I'd have met John years earlier. A great man to work alongside and a man everyone loved and respected. I'll miss our chats and texts and all of the banter we shared, especially when the conversation turned to Wolves and Stoke..Rest in peace my friend xx

It was a pleasure to work with John. He always brightened my day. And since then we've had many a cheeky conversation through the power of social media. He was a lovely character and will be very much missed. Rest in peace John xx

John was my boss in my first ever job, 19years ago. He was very well thought of and highly respected, a very nice man who i will miss sharing the banter with. R.I.P buddy

Shared many a match with my friend John over the years.Never knew his real name was Richard.If I make it John,will meet you on the Half Way line in Heaven.R.I.P. My friend .You left us far too soon but your family and friends will always have your memories in their hearts.

Glad to have called John a friend for many years through work. Lovely man. Will be missed for sure. I'll still raise a glass to John on my birthday 15-04. My Birthday Buddy. From one Richard John to another.