Captain Jeremy (Jerry) Carew OBE – Crossed the Bar
It is with great sadness that I have to pass on a message from Mark Nugent that retired Captain Jerry Carew OBE (Mem No 0393) passed away peacefully this morning…
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Barry Copland First Officer (LS) – Crossed the Bar
Ian Thompson reports:It is with much sadness that I pass on the news that First Officer(LS) Barry Copland RFA Crossed the Bar last Wednesday, 28th February after a short illness.Barry…
Click to Read Full ArticleCAPTAIN JOHN “SID” KEMPTON – Crossed the Bar
It is with great regret that I have to inform you all that Captain John “Sid” Kempton RFA, Rtd, (RFAA No 0068) crossed the bar today. Funeral arrangements will be…
Click to Read Full ArticleRobert (Bob) Settle – Crossed the Bar
It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report the death, yesterday, of Robert (Bob) Settle, MNM Captain(E) retd. He was a former trustee of the Association and…
Click to Read Full ArticleCharles Runkee (0045) – Crossed the Bar
I have to report the sad death of Charles (Charlie) Runkee (0045) on 1st January 2024. His funeral is on 30th January at 1.15pm at Huddersfield crematorium and is being…
Click to Read Full ArticleGavin Wye (0827) – Crossed the Bar
Andrew Armstrong sadly reports: During the Christmas and New Year period we lost two dear friends Gavin (0827) and Dorothy Wye. Gavin passed away shortly before Christmas after a long…
Click to Read Full ArticleIan Harvey – Crossed the Bar.
Retired LH Stwd Ian Harvey (Silver Fox) Crossed the Bar 28th November 2023. He was originally from Southampton, then settled in South Shields. RIP
Click to Read Full ArticleChief Officer(E) Edward Bradley – Crossed the Bar.
Edward joined RFA late 1970s, served as engineer (2nd, 1st, & Chief) on Plumleaf, Oakleaf, Galahad, Percival, & Lancelot (among others), through until 1994. His funeral service was held 1.45pm,…
Click to Read Full ArticleCPO(E) PAUL WEBB – CROSSED THE BAR
From Digby Denby: It is my sad duty to report that CPO(E) Donkeyman Paul Webb “Webby”, received his final order to Slip and Proceed, and Crossed the Bar at 0615…
Click to Read Full ArticleMrs Angela Roddis (0050) – Crossed the Bar
Very sorry to report from Andrew Armstrong: “Sorry to report that Angela Roddis wife of the late Captain John Roddis passed away on Tuesday after a period of illness. Angela…
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