God Speed Richard aka Geezer

Just got the news via FB of his passing

It is with great sadness that I am passing on the news of Richard Charles Penney's Passing. He died on February 27th 2022. He will be greatly missed by his two children and all of his friends that he made around the world.
He did not wish for a funeral or memorial service so we are at a loss and with covid part of the equation we are unsure about safety for everyone. Please no gifts or flowers they are not needed. Everything has been taken care of.
It was his belief that end of life should be a celebration of the heart. If you are inclined to gift or give in his memory you could do it with the thought of Richard in your heart in honor of him take him with you for a moment and go out in the world this month and do one wonderful deed for someone else it could be as simple as buy a coffee for someone ( he loved coffee and sharing his love with the world would be perfect to see hundreds of coffees gifted in his memory) then send him off in thought and blessing!
If you are so inclined use this as a reminder that life won't last forever: start that one thing you have kept putting off in your own life regardless of reason start now. Be it art, or going back to school, learning an instrument you always had wanted to play. Try a new hobby it is never to late to try something that has been in your thoughts. do not have regrets. The world needs more love right now and more connection right now. This is the greatest way to show him and our family your love and care for Richard Is by loving your life, truly living it and giving to others. We know the world we want to live in lets make it so. Feel free to share memories or thoughts and if you do gift a coffee and want to share that a cup went out into the world in his name that would be great.
I will update if there are any changes. Blessings, love and light to you all!
Tara


Many of us lost a friend

Rest in Peace Geezer

That brought a tear to my eye.
I was very fond of Geezer and felt him to be quite kind and giving.

Thanks for the notice.
RIP Richard. He helped me and many others.

Richard was, I dare say, loved by everyone. He was always humble and unassuming, honest, generous and gracious.
He was a great man and we are all very lucky to have been touched by him no matter in how big or how small a way.

He may have left us, but his spirit will remain with us.

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I knew Richard for many years. His health was poor these past few years. May he rest in peace.

The news of Richard's death brought a few tears and sadness for me. I always enjoyed reading what Richard had to say on the forum as much as for the way he put things as for what he had to say. RIP Richard, you will be remembered and missed.

Bob

Truly a sad, sad day. I only met him once but it was a joy.

He is missed, and will continue to be missed. God rest his sole.

RIP. I never met Richard personally but I always enjoyed reading his posts.

Travel well old friend. Hope to see you on the other side. He was a genuinely good soul.

I share the sentiments others have posted. ברוך דיין האמת

I was fortunate enough to have met Richard on a couple of occasions at razor meets.

He was kind, giving and not afraid to let you know where he stood on things.

This is a very tough loss for all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Rest in eternal peace my old friend.

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I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I always had a smile when I saw a post from him. It sounds as if he touched many folks on this forum and that his life was well lived.

There really isn’t much else that needs to be said.

God bless you Gezzer.
Richard was a true gentleman. Always helpful, knowledgeable and polite. Richard was the mentor I looked up to the most when I first started out.

I never met him either but feel like i knew him from SRP and Wet Shavers Workshop. I won a nice 7/8s razor that he had donated to the giveaway. He PM'd me about it wondering how i liked it. I assured him it would stay in my collection. I think of him when i use it. RIP Richard.

Richard is a lovely gentleman who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

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Rip Geezer .
Your quip of the day posts always made me laugh.

You are with the angels now my friend. You will be missed.

Very sad news.

A longtime member who contributed much to the site.

He will be missed.

As long as we have him in our memories he will live within us all.

Some people dont know it but were given shave gear from Richard as he sent a lot of different things to me for the giveaway when he moved to a home. Thanks Richard.

I never had the privilege of meeting Richard in person, but was honoured to have him as a friend here. Rest in peace Geezer, and thank you for all you did here. You are already missed.

Sad to hear of Richard's passing. A very nice and generous man who was a stalwart of the forum.
I have missed him here and always will. May He rest in Peace.

Missed him around here, sad news.

I counted Richard as a friend. His comments, and pm’s, and wisened experience on when to use either was not lost on me, or others on the forum he helped along our journey.
I count myself fortunate to have known him, and to have some of his kit mixed with my own.
Live on in your connections Richard. Ye shall not be forgotten.

I never got a chance to meet Richard. I attended on of the shave meets at Rolodave's house three years ago (before COVID) and was hoping Richard might be able to come. However, he was not able to make the trip. I fondly remember many exchanges we had on the forum before be became too ill to participate.

Sad news. He was a part of this place. RIP

It is always sobering to read of the passing of someone you know. Peace to you Richard. I know you are watching how we hone our razors.

Never had the privilege of meeting the man but I’m sure those that were close to him will miss greatly, prayer outbound.

Sad news. His posts will surely be missed. RIP

Geezer was the first fella to welcome me into the forum when I joined. He will be missed by many.

I was disappointed to learn he was no longer posting, when I returned to the forum. He was always a gentleman and quick to help others when he could.

Sad news. I always liked his kind, intelligent, and knowledgeable posts. He will be missed.

Rest in Peace Geezer

So sad to hear about this. I've had a few personal messages with him, also on the Artisan shaving forum when it was live.
A gentleman, always ready to help with advice and his experience. I was proud when he vouched for my edges in the BST section. Made me feel i had achieved a next level. Rest in peace Geezer. You will be missed.

Richard was the first to welcome me to the forum. I PM'd him often with my questions when starting out and he always responded, happily sharing his time and wisdom. I always looked for his posts, espcially his quips of the day. What a kind, generous man who I'll dearly miss.

Sad to hear. RIP Geezer!

Sorry for Everyone's lost. It was always great reading his post.
Definately will be missed.

CMP

What a great member of our community. Glad to see others who knew of him. It shows what kind of man he was.

Darn, just saw this, what a great guy, lots of good memories of him from the forum....

Rest in Peace brother...and thanks for everything.

I don’t check this thread much….but being here for a while ,you run into some nice people..and Geezer was one of them . Rest In Peace Brother.