Celebrating Richard
Join us on the 9th of May 10:00 - 13:00
Les Martinets
Route du Muveran 5
Les Plans-sur-Bex, 1880, CH
Programme
10:00–10:30 Arrival of guests with jazz music
10:30–11:30 Memorial service, followed by a village walk
12:30 Drinks and food
Travel and Accommodation
To help the day run smoothly, we encourage everyone to organise their own travel and accommodation.
There are plenty of places to stay nearby, and early booking is advised.
Lodging Recommendations
Alpe Fleurie
Rue Central 148
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 496 30 70
Villars Palace
Routes des Hotels 28
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 496 22 96
VIU Hotel
Avenue Centrale 152
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 496 38 38
Les Mazots du Clos
Avenue Central 85
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 495 38 88
Villars Lodge
Route des Hotels 36
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 496 22 95
Victoria Hotel
Route des Layeux 1
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 496 22 96
Airbnb & Vrbo
Private hire accomodation available on
Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com/
Chalet RoyAlp
Domaine de Rochegrise 23
Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884
+41 24 495 90 90
Honouring Richard
Dress Code
As we will be taking a memorial walk around the village, please wear something comfortable. If you can, we invite you to wear something yellow or vibrant, in celebration of Richard’s energy and spirit. Yellow was his favourite colour, so feel free to bring a splash of colour to honour him.
Bring a Photo
We would love you to bring a photo of Richard — the unexpected ones, the old favourites, the ones that make you smile. We’d love to surround him with the many moments he shared with each of you. If there’s a story behind it, come ready to tell it. The more memories, the better.
Richard’s Legacy
Richard’s life was defined by his passion to bring positive change to the world. Our intention is to honour that legacy by establishing a fund in Richard’s name; aimed at promoting world-class education projects and a more sustainable stewardship of our natural environment.
Please let us know in the RSVP if you would be interested to partner with us on this project. Alternatively, send us an email at remembering.richard.mcdonald@gmail.com
We’d love for you to bring your ideas for celebrating and carrying forward Richard’s legacy. Whether it’s a small gesture, a project, or a way to share his passion with others, your thoughts will help keep his spirit alive and thriving.
