It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Dr Richard Cooper, recently retired Reader in Plant Pathology from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry.
Having gained his BSc, MSc and PhD from the University of London, Richard was appointed to a Lectureship in the University in 1974, promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1986 and translated to a Readership in 1990. Outside the University he served as a board member and was a past President of the British Society for Plant Pathology, of which he was recently made an Honorary Member.
Following a funeral for family only, there will be a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Richard’s life to which everyone is invited will take place at 2pm on Thursday 1st November. This will be held at St. Swithun’s Church, Church Street, Bathford BA1 7RS. Afterwards, all are welcome to continue the celebration, with light refreshments, at Bailbrook House Hotel, BA1 7JD.
We know that Richard’s death will affect colleagues, friends and students and a range of support is available for our students and staff:
If you are a student, Wellbeing Support is available every day of the year at 4 West Student Centre, no appointment necessary, or by emailing studentservices@bath.ac.uk. Help is also available from The SU’s Advice and Support Centre: https://www.thesubath.com/advice
If you are a member of staff, counselling support is available from the Staff Counselling Service.
The Chaplaincy staff are happy to talk with anyone who has been affected, in total confidence. Please email chaplaincy@bath.ac.uk or Nigel Rawlinson. There is usually a chaplain available on week days from 10am till 5pm; please feel free to drop in for a chat.
Cruse Bereavement Care offers free confidential support by telephone, email or face-to-face.