Mr Christopher John Raven Ratcliff MBE

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Passed away peacefully on Sunday 15th March 2026, aged 94 years.

Dearly loved and greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Christopher's funeral service will be held at Banbury Crematorium on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Christopher, if desired, are to benefit 'Alzheimer's Research U.K.'. These may be made either in the retiring collection on the day or via the 'Donate' button below where your generosity may be further enhanced with Gift Aid.

Funeral enquiries c/o R. Locke & Son, Brailes, (01608) 685 274.

Total collected to date: £182.50

Charity details

Alzheimer's Research Uk

We are the leading dementia and Alzheimer’s disease research charity. Find out about Alzheimer’s Research UK, our journey so far, and our vision of a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

Without effective treatments, one in three children born today will die with dementia. Today, there are no dementia survivors but research can change this.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, uniting the big thinkers in the field and funding the innovative science that will deliver a cure.

Registered Number 1077089

http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org

Service details

Funeral Ceremony

01 April, 2026 15:00

Banbury Crematorium

Banbury Crematorium, Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 1ST

Messages of condolence

We loved Christopher and spent many happy hours in his company, doing the crossword whilst he pretended to be asleep, watching episodes of The Repair Shop and eating chocolate. He was a font of all knowledge and will be greatly missed. Especially the 'doffing of his hat" and polite greetings. Ribchester is a poorer place 😓

Mrs Fiona Elcomb

Cash donations received at the Funeral Service.

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