TRIBUTE

The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member and dependable industry presence, Richard Lamb. 

Richard passed away on 26 June 2023, following a battle with liver disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Lyn. 

A member of the 1env Technical and Sales team, and a BPCA volunteer, Richard was a dedicated and knowledgeable pest professional. He had more than 30 years of industry experience and he was always happy to share it. 

"Richard was a familiar face at PestEx, PPC Live and BPCA Forums, and was also never too busy to help with a PPC magazine article if asked," says Lauren Day, BPCA Events Manager. 

"His technical knowledge was vast and he was a willing teacher, always helping people in the industry to learn and grow. He was passionate, committed and reliable, and we'll miss speaking with him and seeing him at events."

BPCA Chief Exec, Ian Andrew, added:

"Richard was also a member of the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee for 5 years. He brought that passion and commitment with him to those meetings too, and in that time he made a great contribution to the work of the committee and the Association's efforts to drive professionalism in the pest control sector.

"Richard was always ready and willing to support BPCA and always had a cheery word for all our members who he engaged with. He will be sorely missed by BPCA and the wider pest management sector."

Sarah Holland, BPCA's Events Officer and minutes secretary for the M&D Committee, also paid tribute to Richard. She said:

"Speaking with Richard was always a pleasure. He loved his footie, especially Leeds, and we used to rib each other (as I'm a Derby supporter).

"He also loved his cricket and used to tell stories about his trip to the West Indies with Jim Kirk. He spoke incredibly fondly of his wife, Lyn, and of course, his cat who he adored!"

Richard will be missed by his colleagues and friends throughout the pest control industry. 

Rest in peace, Richard. 

Donations

Richard's wife Lyn has asked that if anyone would like to make a donation in his memory, it be to one of the two organisations below. 

Liver Trust
justgiving.com/fundraising/1env-richard-lamb

Allerton & Bywater CC
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/1env-richard-lamb-cricket