Overview

• Richard Furneaux, 40, died unexpectedly from a heart attack while walking home in Sedgefield on May 11, 2025, just weeks after learning he was to become a father again.
• His fiancée, Beth Gibson, who is 18 weeks pregnant, is now planning his funeral while preparing to share the gender of their unborn child with him posthumously.
• Furneaux co-founded Cleveland Cruise Scene, a car group that revitalized the local car community and raised thousands for local charities and causes.
• He had previously overcome stage three high-grade lymphoma, achieving remission in 2022, and was a devoted father to his children and stepchildren.
• A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by friends and community members to assist with funeral costs and provide support for his grieving family.