Richard (Dick) James Danforth Ovey (Lt Col, Retired, The Rifles) died suddenly on 27th October 2023, aged 56. He was surrounded by his immediate family and friends. Beloved husband of Pippa and father of Richard, adored son of Richard and Gillian, and brother of Clare and Andrew. The funeral will be conducted on Monday 20th November 2023 at 11 a.m. at St Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames.

The funeral will be ‘live streamed’, permitting virtual attendance:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82028002480?pwd=UHVkQ3Y3QUxGZ2hRN2pJdUFud1p2QT09

Meeting ID: 820 2800 2480
Passcode: 318719

Many will likely remember Dick Ovey from his time as Second in Command of A company, 1 PPCLI and, subsequently, as a Lieutenant-Colonel, as the Senior British Army Liaison Officer at Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre. Dick had most recently served at NATO Headquarters and had retired in August 2023.