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The obituary notice of Richard Matthew SCOTT

Dalmally, 17/04/1969 - 23/06/2025 (Age 56) | Published in: Derby Telegraph. Notable areas: Mickleover

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Richard MatthewSCOTTIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard, a much-loved son of Keith, beloved brother of Catherine, and heroic uncle to Jem and Harry.

Richard touched the lives of many with his unique soul - kind, gentle, intelligent and funny. He will be remembered as a true friend and a great adventurer.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held on Monday 14th July at 3:30pm at Trent Valley Crematorium. All are welcome to attend and pay their respects.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Richard's memory to Hope Kitchen. Contributions can be made via BACs transfer: Bank Name: Bank of Scotland Account Name: Hope Kitchen Sort Code: 80-17-99 Account Number: 06017077

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or through the donation box provided at the service.
5-7 Uttoxeter Road
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 0DA
01332 517301
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Scotty, I’m still finding it hard to believe that this is really happening.

I will always be grateful to Clive for introducing us, many years ago now!

I’m sad I never got to visit you in Scotland, whilst my children are so young. Like Clive always says, I should make more time for me too.

I always expected you to be there and in the years to come, I’d have the free time to join you both on some adventures.

The truth of the matter is, life is unpredictable so i should have made the time now.

I will always be grateful that you were at the end of the phone, handing out your experience and advice when needed.

You were definitely a very cool and an adventurous man, who i admired very much. I just wish as a mental health first aider, that you had reached out to me.

I’m not sure if I could have made you feel better, but I would have given 100% to try and support you through your hour of need.

I will cherish the memories and our conversations.

Until we meet again, which we will!

Keep flying the flag for what is right and watch over us if you can!

Forever in my thoughts

Matt
Matthew Wainwright
07/07/2025
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07/07/2025
Scotty, I’m struggling for words. You’ve been part of my life for 50 years, half a century of friendship, adventures, and mischief.

You’ve left me with a lifetime of incredible memories.

You were a unique soul - kind, gentle, intelligent and funny. Always there when people needed you, including me. You were an adventurer, sailer, mountaineer, aviator, soldier, firefighter, traveler, spiritual guide and a friend. You had this rare ability to turn your hand to anything and make it look effortless - from fitting a full central heating system, to climbing an 8,000-metre mountain, man-hauling to the North Pole, cycling the length of the country or sailing across an ocean. You stood your ground and lived by what you believed was right.

You inspired me to try things I might never have dared on my own. You gave me pep talks when I needed them, and our deep, spiritual conversations helped guide me through life’s storms.

I had no idea of the torment you were carrying when we last spoke. That hurts.

Rest easy now, brother. You’ll never be forgotten, you’re part of me forever.
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Clive
07/07/2025
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Richard, Matthew SCOTT;Scotty. I count myself so lucky to have shared the last 10 years of my life with my husband, with you as my friend. You were always true, kind, honest and gentle. I knew I could always count on you in times of need and you were a true and loyal friend to me. We spent many happy times together both in Derby and in Scotland and this photo was taken on one of our days out. Thank you for your love, support, quiet laughter and friendship. Things will never be the same and your place remains at our table... I still find myself turning to Mark to say: "phone Scotty, 'see if he wants to come over". This is not the end and that invitation will have to wait til we meet again, in Heaven. Scotty, may God bless you and keep you safe, with your lovely mum, and with Dan and Lennie for company.xxx
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