Funeral Arrangements for Vera Rich (updated 02.01.2010)
The Funeral Service is to take place on Monday, 4 January 2010, to commence at 2.30pm, at the Holy Family in Exile Ukrainian Catholic Church (Duke Street, Mayfair, London W1K 5BQ).
Following the funeral service in the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral on Monday next there will be a Celebration of Vera’s life and work at the Ukrainian Club, 154 Holland Park Avenue, London W11. Instructions on how to reach the Club from the Cathedral are given on the Order of Service sheet that will be distributed before the beginning of the service on Monday.
The Committal Service will take place on Tuesday, 5 January 2010, at 10.00am at St. Marylebone Crematorium (East End Road, Finchley, London, N2).
Flowers appropriate for Vera are acceptable, but donations are preferred and will be distributed to Vera’s designated charities or to assist cultural and educational projects on which she worked.
Enquiries in relation to the funeral of Faith Elizabeth Rich (known as Vera) should be directed to:
J.H. Kenyon, Funeral Directors
6, Woodhouse Road
North Finchley
London N12 ORG
Telephone number: +44 (0)208 445651
Issued by Jane Taylor (cousin) and Dr Alan Flowers (friend)
I came into contact with Vera Rich through the poetry magazine, Manifold. She took an interest in my poetry and gave me much advise for its contents and meaning. She helped me in so much as bringing me into contact with the work of Taras Shevchenko in the collection ‘Song out of Darkness’, as well as attending seminars, such as Shevchenko for Today in 2003. Vera did seem dishevelled and chaotic, but this was part of her charm for me. I am sure she will be sorely missed by all those who enjoy the company of a true individual. Vincent Berquez
Thank you very much, Vincent, for your recollections and sharing!