Supervisor Diane Burgis and her late husband Richard Clayton in photo posted on her Facebook page on June 19, 2021.
OAKLEY, CALIF., December 11, 2021 – Supervisor Diane Burgis lost her husband Richard Clayton this morning to suicide. He is survived by his wife, his parents, John and Carol Clayton of England, his brother Barry, (Deb) and sister, Nina (Rob), daughter Kianna and son-in-law Andrew Lee, his stepsons, Jacob, Sam, and Dusty Burgis, grandsons, Arlo, Brody and Huxley, and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
“Like many of us, Richard’s mental health was severely impacted by the pandemic. I would ask anyone who is suffering from a mental health crisis to reach out for help, and I’m respectfully requesting that you respect my privacy and the privacy of Richard’s family at this difficult time,” said Supervisor Burgis.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
I do not believe his suicide was related to the pandemic .
I absolutely agree.
Did you know my brother Emily?
I would love to hear from anyone that did know him!
What a terribly thoughtless and unkind unsolicited comment. I hope you never require the mercy kindness or compassion of another human being. If you had shame you should be ashamed of yourself. But anybody with any sense of compassion would be ashamed to post something like that.
Did you know my brother Cindy?
I would love to hear from anyone that did know him!
Definitely due to domestic violence. Men are victims too. I hope she Rots in hell
Absolute bs. Everyone who knew Richard knows this. He was a victim of Domestic violence which was never investigated. I hope Karma takes care of this B
I can’t stop thinking about this thread. I knew Richard professionally but I am still haunted by the thought he was being abused. And by someone who is apparently not being held accountable and stopped.
Is there someone or something that can assist?