Well, what a heart-breaking Bank Holiday break end as Barry mourns the loss of local Scooter scene man Richy Tutton.
The much-loved local passed away unexpectedly passed away on Sunday 28th May 2023, just a day after one of Barry’s biggest and brightest collectives took to the town for the ‘Scooters in the Vale’ Day.
What a shock for his heartbroken loved ones, the whole of our town – and one of our town’s tightest and trouble-free crew who have built a big following over the last few years
Truth be told, I may not own my racy, red Vespa ‘hairdryer’ anymore, or taken to the roads for many a year, but I am big time impressed by this community’s close-knit cohesion.
Who doesn’t love seeing them all buzzing away all over Barry on a bright day.
It’s deeper than that though too. This Community will, as our town does time and time again pull together to support Richy’s devastated family.
Then, as now, my sincere condolences and love to Richy’s family and friends during these very dark days.
Richy, who could ‘fix any scooter’ also played a big part in another of our well-respected communities – Barry Dock Lifeboat Station,
They paid tribute to the man who started as a volunteer in 1999 before becoming the full time in March 2002, with ‘deepest sorrow.’
Praising Richy’s professionalism as their Mechanic, they stressed how his sound knowledge of the All-Weather Lifeboat inside and out, maintained to an extremely high standard, together with his exemplary seamanship, saved many lives at sea.
Adding that his kindness, fairness and humour meant new and experienced crew members looked to him as a helpful guide and mentor both at sea and ashore, sharing his talents, profound knowledge and humour of an engineer and seaman.
What a wonderful tribute – and comfort to the Family.
Now, I don’t pretend to know Richy well, and I certainly can’t comprehend the rollercoaster of emotions that his family and close friends must be going through.
I just know that we have a tough town with such strong sense of community, full of resilient residents that will hopefully help to ease some of the pain as Barry mourns.
And in these dark days Community counts – it always has in Barry, and always will.
Rest in Peace Richard Tutton.
Speak soon.
Mrs SVJ
(c) mrssvj.co.uk
Richy’s Funeral Details:
Resting in the care of Lyndsay Ellis, The Vale Funeral Service, Court Road, Barry until his service at All Saints Church, Park Road, Barry on Wednesday 28th June at 12:30pm, followed by a PRIVATE family committal service.
Richy’s cortege together by scooter escort will be leaving the family home at 11:45am, making it’s way to Barry Dock RNLI Station enroute to the Church.
Family floral tributes only – donations if desired may be made at the service to support Barry Dock RNLI in memory of Richy.
Thank you
Sue Vincent-Jones, blogging as Mrs SVJ, is a Barry born journalist, editor, and activist. She writes about Barry – and her life in the wider world, through the eyes of a, quirky and queer, local girl done good.
Written exclusively for the Vale’s newest newspaper, and digital platform, The Glamorgan Star, her latest ‘Passing Comment’ column, an addition to the infamous Sue’s Views collection, can be found here.
Mrs SVJ, Barry’s Boldest Blogger, can be contacted here.