Celebrating the life of

Leonard Ricketts

24 Mar 1927 - 03 Nov 2014

Family and friends

LEN RICKETTS: FUNERAL CEREMONY - WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2014, 1PM INTRODUCTION The family would like to thank all of you who have come here today to celebrate the life of Leonard Wilfred Ricketts, better known to his family as “Dad”, “Pop” and “Len” and by his friends and people who knew him as “Len”. My name is Veneeta Singh-Lucas, I am the Wesley Mission chaplain. Although Len told me he went to... more

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6 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts Ricketts' family c 1940

Philip R. Wilfred and Doris Ricketts, with Len, Don and Doreen c.1940

6 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts September 2014

6 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts Mark and Roxy's wedding 2013

Philip R. With Mark (grandson) and Roxy at their wedding 2013

6 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts Gareth and Tegan's wedding 2010

Philip R. With Gareth (grandson) and Tegan at their wedding, 2010

Order of Ceremony: 12 November 2014

Philip Ricketts13 Nov 2014

13 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts David and Jess' wedding 2013

Philip R. With Phil, Ann and Lynn at David and Jess's wedding in 2013.

13 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts Butterfly Quilt at Parkview

13 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts Len and Muriel's wedding 1949

Philip R. Wilfred and Doris Ricketts and Charlie and Ethel Thomas at Len and Muriel's wedding 28 May 1949, with Don and Doreen

Philip Ricketts13 Nov 2014

13 Nov 2014

Philip Ricketts Len's/Dad's/Pop's butterfly

17 Nov 2014

Paul -

I had the pleasure of working with Len at the Sinter Plant, Llanwern Works. He was a real Gentleman who taught me a lot. I have never forgotten his friendly and very knowledgable influence RIP Len you obviously found great happiness in later life Philip Martin

Philip Martin5 Aug 2015

Informal ceremony - Internment of Ashes - at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd, Wales on 25 August 2015 Internment of Ashes – Len Ricketts 25th August 2015 All of us are here today because Len and Muriel are an important part of our lives. We are joined in thought, love and spirit by family and friends who couldn’t be here, in person. We are here ...

Philip Ricketts28 Oct 2015

28 Oct 2015

Philip Ricketts Dad finally at rest with Mam

28 Oct 2015

Philip Ricketts Kathy and Phil

28 Oct 2015

Philip Ricketts Kath, Phil, Ann, Kathleen, Paddy, Ray and Lynne - taken by Graham

28 Oct 2015

Philip Ricketts Together again

Eulogy by Kathleen, daughter of Len's brother Don. Uncle Len, Firstly I would like to say, as I couldn’t attend Uncle Len’s funeral in Australia, that I am glad that I can attend today, and how saddened I was to hear of his passing. He was happy in Australia with his family, and I know it is a sad occasion, but I am very glad to see Phil, Ann, K...

Philip Ricketts28 Oct 2015

28 Oct 2015

Philip Ricketts Glyntaff Crematorium - 25 August 2015