{"id":2428,"date":"2018-06-18T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T09:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/?page_id=2428"},"modified":"2026-02-15T20:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T20:16:21","slug":"in-memoria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/","title":{"rendered":"In Memoriam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents - Click entry to go to Item<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Jane_Barraclough_of_the_Bridport_branch\" >Shipmate Jane Barraclough of the Bridport branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Alan_Cox_Area_Secretary_No_4_Area\" >Shipmate Alan Cox Area Secretary No 4 Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Crossing_of_the_Bar_Chard_Chairman_Andrew_Andy_OBrien\" >Crossing of the Bar Chard Chairman Andrew (Andy) O&#8217;Brien<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Ron_Brain_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Ron Brain Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Syd_Robins_Life_Member_St_Austell_Branch\" >Shipmate Syd Robins Life Member St Austell Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Chairman_and_Vice_President_Sm_Gareth_Peaston_Ferndown_Branch\" >Chairman and Vice President, S\/m Gareth Peaston Ferndown Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_John_Palmer_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate John Palmer Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Jean_Arnold_Ferndown_District_Branch\" >Shipmate Jean Arnold Ferndown &amp; District Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Falmouth_Branch_Honorary_Branch_Member_Bill_Bishop\" >Falmouth Branch Honorary Branch Member Bill Bishop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_John_Barnes_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate John Barnes Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Gordon_Strudwick_Liskeard_Branch\" >Shipmate Gordon Strudwick Liskeard Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Tony_McHale_St_Austell_Branch\" >Shipmate Tony McHale, St. Austell Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Reverend_Prebendary_Brian_Arthur_Anderson_Saltash_Branch\" >Reverend Prebendary Brian Arthur Anderson Saltash Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Lou_Colwill_St_Austell_Branch\" >Shipmate Lou Colwill St. Austell Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Ken_Wevill_of_Torpoint_Rame_Branch\" >Shipmate Ken Wevill &nbsp;of Torpoint &amp; Rame Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Jim_Patterson_Plymouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Jim Patterson Plymouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Rex_Dickinson_Saltash_Branch\" >Shipmate Rex Dickinson Saltash Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Sid_Salter_Launceston_Branch\" >Shipmate Sid Salter Launceston Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Helly_Bull_Delabole_Branch\" >Shipmate Helly Bull Delabole Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Ray_Barraclough_MSM_Bridport_Branch\" >Shipmate Ray Barraclough MSM Bridport Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Ray_Istead_St_Austell_Branch\" >Shipmate Ray Istead St Austell Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Annie_Robbins_and_Shipmate_Dick_Barton_Portland_Branch\" >Shipmate Annie Robbins and Shipmate Dick Barton Portland Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Area_Life_Vice_President_Mick_Arnold_MBE\" >Shipmate Area Life Vice President Mick Arnold MBE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Tony_Walker_and_Shipmate_%E2%80%98Pip_Aldridge_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Tony Walker and Shipmate &#8216;Pip&#8217; Aldridge Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Wilf_Smith_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Wilf Smith Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Crossing_of_the_Bar_of_Chard_Centenarian_Shipmate_Norman_Cosford\" >Crossing of the Bar of Chard Centenarian Shipmate Norman Cosford<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Gordon_Reed_Exeter_Branch\" >Shipmate Gordon Reed Exeter Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Anne_Sheppard_Chard_Branch\" >Shipmate&nbsp;Anne Sheppard Chard Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_John_Lennon_Liskeard_Branch\" >Shipmate John Lennon Liskeard Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Alan_Rochester_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Alan Rochester&nbsp;Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Gary_Pennells_Chard_Branch\" >Shipmate Gary Pennells Chard Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Ken_Knight_Dorchester_Branch\" >Shipmate Ken Knight&nbsp; Dorchester Branch&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Sad_loss_of_RNA_Chard_Branch_President_Shipmate_Roy_Lovell\" >Sad loss of RNA Chard Branch President Shipmate Roy Lovell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Vice_Admiral_Sir_James_George_Jungius_KBE_DL\" >Vice Admiral Sir James George Jungius&nbsp;KBE&nbsp;DL&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_David_Warner_Chard_Branch\" >Shipmate David Warner Chard Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_David_Bruce_ASPREY_Chard_Branch_721944_%E2%80%93_1062020\" >Shipmate David Bruce ASPREY&nbsp;&nbsp;Chard Branch&nbsp;7.2.1944&nbsp; &#8211;&nbsp; 10.6.2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Bob_McDonald_Portland_Branch\" >Shipmate Bob McDonald Portland Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Area_Life_President_Shipmate_Charles_H_Thompson_BEM_MSM\" >Area Life President Shipmate Charles H Thompson BEM MSM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Judith_Lawrence_Exeter_Branch\" >Shipmate Judith Lawrence&nbsp; Exeter Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Portland_Branch\" >Portland Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Alan_Polley_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Alan Polley Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_John_Bryant_Tighe_Low_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate John Bryant Tighe Low Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Valerie_Pitts_Falmouth_Branch\" >Shipmate Valerie Pitts Falmouth Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Margaret_Mags_ASPREY_former_WRNS_and_Shipmate\" >Shipmate Margaret (Mags) ASPREY former WRNS and Shipmate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Edna_Noble\" >Edna Noble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#The_Late_Frederick_Chapman\" >The Late Frederick Chapman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Jack_Bevis_Chard_Branch\" >Shipmate Jack Bevis Chard Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Tony_Milliner\" >Shipmate Tony Milliner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Derek_Haskins_Frome_Branch\" >Shipmate Derek Haskins Frome Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Shipmate_Geoffrey_%E2%80%98Percy_Percival_CPOME_RN\" >Shipmate Geoffrey \u2018Percy\u2019 Percival CPOME RN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/in-memoria\/#Branch_Presidents_Cross_the_Bar\" >Branch Presidents Cross the Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Crossing the Bar&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sunset and evening star,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And one clear call for me!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">And may there be no moaning of the bar,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When I put out to sea,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But such a tide as moving seems asleep,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Too full for sound and foam,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">When that which drew from out the boundless deep<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Turns again home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Twilight and evening bell,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And after that the dark!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">And may there be no sadness of farewell,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When I embark;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For tho&#8217; from out our bourne of Time and Place<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The flood may bear me far,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">I hope to see my Pilot face to face<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When I have crost the bar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 480px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Alfred Lord Tennyson<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RNA-Crest-512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-649 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RNA-Crest-512-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RNA-Crest-512-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RNA-Crest-512-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RNA-Crest-512.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Jane_Barraclough_of_the_Bridport_branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Jane Barraclough of the Bridport branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep sadness that I report that Shipmate Jane Barraclough Crossed the Bar on 27th December.<br \/>\nIn accordance with her wishes there will be a private unattended cremation held on 15th January.<br \/>\nOur thoughts are with all who knew and served alongside her May she rest in peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Alan_Cox_Area_Secretary_No_4_Area\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Alan Cox Area Secretary No 4 Area<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Dear all, from the Branch members and family of the late Alan Cox, thank you all for your attendance at his recent funeral.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">What a great turnout you all achieved, from the excellent, smartly attired Standard Bearers, officers and officials from all over the South West, along with your families, you gave Alan an excellent send off.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The family and the Branch would also like to thank everyone that sent cards or their condolences and good wishes for the future.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Again many thanks.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Regards Alan Mirams<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Hon Sec Weymouth Branch<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness that I have to inform you all that Shipmate Alan Cox, the Area 4 Hon. Secretary has passed away unexpectedly, early yesterday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">RIP Alan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The family has expressed wishes that they are allowed time to grieve and so don\u2019t want to be disturbed particularly for approximately a week. Any necessary contact, please go via Alan Mirams, secretary of Weymouth branch, who is a close friend.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">They have also expressed that they would like a funeral involving the RNA and so, once known, those details will be shared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Yours Aye<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Brett Crabtree <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Area 4 <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Assistant Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Alan&#8217;s funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium, (Quibo lane, Weymouth, DT40RR), on Friday 21<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;November 2025 at 13:45.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Area and Branch Standards are welcome, (only 2 Standards can be in the building, however it would be good to see as many outside leading the Hearse as possible).<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Donations, (if desired), in memory of Alan will be for:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Naval Children&#8217;s Charity, Registered Charity Number 11601821&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">RNLI, Registered Charity Number 209603<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">There will be collection facilities at the Crematorium or Contact the Funeral Directors, (Abbott and Rees) directly on 01305 766711.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Please advise of intentions to attend so that all numbers can be catered for after the funeral (for light refreshments), at the Weymouth Football Ground, (Bob Lucas Stadium, Radipole lane, Weymouth, DT49XJ).<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">All replies to S\/m Alan Mirams via text (07970 066740) or email, <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;&#x69;&#108;t&#x6f;&#58;a&#x6c;&#97;&#x6e;&#x6d;i&#x72;&#97;m&#x73;&#64;&#x69;&#x63;l&#x6f;&#117;d&#x2e;&#99;o&#x6d;\">&#x61;l&#x61;&#110;&#x6d;&#105;&#x72;&#x61;m&#x73;&#64;&#x69;&#99;&#x6c;&#111;u&#x64;&#46;&#x63;&#111;&#x6d;<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crossing_of_the_Bar_Chard_Chairman_Andrew_Andy_OBrien\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Crossing of the Bar Chard Chairman Andrew (Andy) O&#8217;Brien<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-Chairman-Andrew-Andy-OBrien.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5122\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-Chairman-Andrew-Andy-OBrien-119x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-Chairman-Andrew-Andy-OBrien-119x300.jpg 119w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-Chairman-Andrew-Andy-OBrien.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/a>Chard Branch Chairman Andrew O&#8217;Brien crossed the Bar on Thursday 28th August after a relatively short illness.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Have moved to Taunton from Leicestershire a few years ago and Andy joined the nearest branch of the RNA at Chard and in January 2025 took on the roll as their Chairman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Andy was a stalwart former &#8216;Tiff&#8217; matelot to the end and was very proud to be the official Royal Naval Artificer Apprentice Association standard Bearer who attended numerous events throughout the UK on their behalf and was always first to offer up his services to various events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5123\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chard-branch.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">During the Covid years as a result of being a member of Taunton Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club Andy would deliver Meals on Wheels to both Service veterans and civilian pensioners alike Sunday lunches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chard-Branch2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5124\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chard-Branch2-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chard-Branch2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chard-Branch2-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chard-Branch2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a>He was on the committee of the Poppy of Honour and assisted in the organising of the past two Somerset Armed Forces Days. Andy remained stalwart to the end and this was reflected by the attendance of 11 various service standards presented at his funeral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Andy leaves a mother, wife Liz, son and family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Account S\/m Dick Moon<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Images S\/m Dick Moon<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Ron_Brain_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Ron Brain Falmouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shipmate-Ron-Brain.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5112\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shipmate-Ron-Brain-177x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"95\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shipmate-Ron-Brain-177x300.jpeg 177w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shipmate-Ron-Brain.jpeg 417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><\/a>Falmouth Branch Members are today mourning the loss of Shipmate Ron Brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Ron, a stalwart of the Branch for many years, passed away in his sleep after a long illness yesterday, 15 September 2025.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Ron had been ill for some time and had been missed by the Branch members at meetings over the last year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">A member of not only the RNA but the Tribal Class Association and the HMS Tartar Association he will be remembered for his contribution to all Associations, the Branch, for his sense of humour and his friendship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The thoughts and prayers are with Ron\u2019s wife Brenda and their family at this sad time<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-setdir=\"false\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Syd_Robins_Life_Member_St_Austell_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Syd Robins Life Member St Austell Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">We have to announce that Shipmate Syd Robbins has crost the bar. A&nbsp; pillar of RNA St Austell Shipmate Syd Robins will take place at 1130 on Friday 8th August at St Johns Methodist Church St Austell Cornwall followed by internment at Campdown Cemetery Charlestown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Honour guard and standard will be required<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chairman_and_Vice_President_Sm_Gareth_Peaston_Ferndown_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Chairman and Vice President, S\/m Gareth Peaston Ferndown Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great regret that I have to inform you that our Chairman and Vice President, S\/m Gareth Peaston, passed away yesterday after a debilitating illness.&nbsp; Our thoughts and prayers go out to Linda and her family at this difficult time.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Please ask that we respect the family&#8217;s privacy as they come to terms with their loss.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The funeral will take place at Bournemouth Crematorium, BH8 9HX, on Thursday 29 May at 11.00; S\/m Vice Chairman Ralph Dodds will be the Minister.&nbsp; This will be followed by a reception at Ferndown Golf Club, BH22 8BU.&nbsp; All are welcome<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Linda and the family have requested family flowers only.&nbsp; We ask that you continue to respect the family\u2019s privacy as they continue to come to terms with their loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Any donations received will be shared between RNA Ferndown and District Branch and Weymouth and Portland MNA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Branch \/Area Standards are welcomed.&nbsp; If Branches are planning to attend, can you please advise Ferndown and District Branch at this e-mail address so that we can coordinate numbers.&nbsp; Standard Bearers are requested to arrive at the Crematorium for 10.30 for rehearsal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Yours aye<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Ralph Dodds <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Vice Chairman&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">If you would like to make a donation online, please use the following details:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION FERNDOWN&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sort code:&nbsp; 20-96-96<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">A\/c No.&nbsp; 10597090<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Ref:&nbsp;(Your Surname)<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_John_Palmer_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate John Palmer Falmouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shipmate-John-Palmer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4999\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shipmate-John-Palmer-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shipmate-John-Palmer-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shipmate-John-Palmer-1024x984.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shipmate-John-Palmer-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shipmate-John-Palmer.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 115px) 100vw, 115px\" \/><\/a>Falmouth Branch Shipmates will be today mourning the loss of our fellow Branch Member John Palmer. John, a regular at Branch meetings, functions and events. attended the Royal Marine School Of Music in 1961 and had a variety of drafts, including Singapore where he was part of the HMS Terror Band.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">After a short illness John Crossed The Bar overnight on the 27\/28th December 2024, he will be missed by his daughter Rachel, grandchildren, family and friends<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">John described himself as &#8220;just an ordinary guy who has a lovely daughter who has given me two lovely grandchildren&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Mick Stevens<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Vice President<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Falmouth Branch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Fair winds and following seas Shipmate<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Jean_Arnold_Ferndown_District_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Jean Arnold Ferndown &amp; District Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Jean as most will be aware was the wife of long serving Past Area Secretary Shipmate Mick Arnold MBE<br \/>\nThe funeral for Shipmate Jean will be held at Bournemouth Crematorium at 1200 on Friday 6th September.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Standards would be appreciated as would any details of estimated attendance numbers and standards expected. No news yet of a wake, however I expect there will be one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">May she rest in peace<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Yours aye,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Gareth Peaston<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Vice President and Chairman RNA Ferndown &amp; District Branch <\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falmouth_Branch_Honorary_Branch_Member_Bill_Bishop\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Falmouth Branch Honorary Branch Member Bill Bishop<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0cm;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bill-Bishop.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4915\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bill-Bishop-196x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bill-Bishop-196x300.jpeg 196w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bill-Bishop-669x1024.jpeg 669w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bill-Bishop-768x1176.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bill-Bishop.jpeg 784w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/><\/a>Falmouth Branch are saddened by the loss of Honorary Branch Member Bill Bishop, Bill Crossed The Bar on 3rd August.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">Bugler Bill as he was known throughout the county turned out with no charge, at short notice, in all weathers and at all times of the day at the request of Veterans families to attend Veterans Funerals.<\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">He performed at various Town Council Remembrance Events, Association, Organisation and Unit Remembrance events as well as civic events.<\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Bill was honoured by Falmouth Town Council only this year for his service to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">He will be missed by all.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_John_Barnes_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate John Barnes Falmouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shipmates-John-Barnes-and-Mick-Stevens-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4890\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shipmates-John-Barnes-and-Mick-Stevens--300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shipmates-John-Barnes-and-Mick-Stevens--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shipmates-John-Barnes-and-Mick-Stevens--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shipmates-John-Barnes-and-Mick-Stevens-.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/a>It is with sadness that the Falmouth Branch reports&nbsp;Branch Member, S\/m John Barnes of Helston, has Crossed The Bar. John Crossed The Bar on July 4th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Before age &amp; ill health curtailed his attendance Branch Members remember John with fond memories of a larger than life Rum Bosun with a sparkle in his eye<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The thoughts and prayers of the Falmouth Branch are with John&#8217;s wife Dawn and their family at this sad time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">phot shows John and Falmouth Branch&nbsp; Chairman Shipmate Mick Stevens at the National Arboretum for the unveiling of the National Memorial.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Gordon_Strudwick_Liskeard_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Gordon Strudwick Liskeard Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with sadness and regret that I have to inform you of the \u2018Crossing-of the Bar\u2019 of S\/m Gordon Strudwick of Liskeard Branch. Gordon passed at 07.10 &nbsp;on Monday 10<sup>th<\/sup> June, he was the last surviving Founder Member of Liskeard Branch. Gordon was very involved with Number 4 Area, past Chairman of the Reunion Committee and Liskeard\u2019s Area Rep for many years. He and Nancy were well known throughout the Area. We are hoping to give Gordon the send-<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">off that his commitment to the RNA deserves. We would appreciate as many friends that knew him to say goodbye and as many Standards to attend as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gordon\u2019s funeral will take place at 15.00 Tuesday the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> July at St Martin\u2019s Church, Liskeard, PL14&nbsp; 3AQ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Please contact the Area Chairman S\/m Warwick Belfitt @ <a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;t&#111;&#58;&#x77;&#x61;r&#119;&#105;&#x63;&#x6b;b&#101;&#x6c;&#x66;&#x69;t&#116;&#x40;&#x67;m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#x2e;c&#111;&#109;\">&#x77;&#97;r&#x77;&#105;c&#x6b;&#x62;&#101;&#x6c;&#x66;&#105;t&#x74;&#64;g&#x6d;&#x61;&#105;&#x6c;&#x2e;&#99;o&#x6d;<\/a> or Tel: <strong>07841 993 777<\/strong> if you require any further information.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Tony_McHale_St_Austell_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate <strong>Tony McHale<\/strong>, St. Austell Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have to inform you our colleague and Shipmate Tony McHale, St. Austell Branch Life Member, \u2018Crossed the bar\u2019 on Saturday 01 June 2024,&nbsp;following a long illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time. Tony will be greatly missed and I know you will all want to join me in saying \u2018Stand Easy Shipmate; your long duty is now complete\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">For your information, please be advised of the following funeral arrangements for Shipmate Tony McHale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Date\/Time:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friday 28<sup>th<\/sup> June 24, at 10.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Our Lady of the Portal &amp; St. Piran Roman Catholic Church, St. Austell Street, Truro. TR1 1SE.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Then onto the Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Newquay Road, Truro. TR4 9AA for 11.30.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Reception:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Location yet to be confirmed but details will be promulgated when known.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Tony\u2019s son, Kevin, says all are welcome but he fully understands if anyone is not able to make it.&nbsp; Kevin also welcomes some RNA involvement in the proceedings and again these details will be promulgated when finalised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">In order to assist with planning, Kevin needs to know likely numbers from the RNA and I have agreed to co-ordinate this for him; therefore it would be very much appreciated if you could indicate as soon as possible, by email to myself, if you are likely to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Please be advised, Standards and Honour Guard have been requested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">I can also confirm that following the crematorium service, the RNA have been invited to join the family at the Alverton Hotel, Tregolls Road, Truro TR1 1ZQ, for refreshments.&nbsp; If you have not already done so, please notify me as soon as possible if you will be attending, with many thanks to all who have previously responded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Yours Aye,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Bill Lambert<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Chairman, St. Austell RNA<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverend_Prebendary_Brian_Arthur_Anderson_Saltash_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Reverend Prebendary Brian Arthur Anderson Saltash Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">On 18th May 2024, peacefully at home, aged 81 years. Husband of the late Linda, father of Helen and Nicolas and grandad of Rebecca, Nathan, Chloe and Thomas. Funeral service to take place at the church of SS Nicholas and Faith, Saltash&nbsp;on Thursday 6th June at 11am, followed by private burial. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 6th June&nbsp;at&nbsp;St. Nicholas &amp; Faiths Church Station Road Saltash PL12 6JX&nbsp;at&nbsp;11.00.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">On completion a gathering for friends and those who knew&nbsp;Brian&nbsp;will take place at the&nbsp;Saltash Social Club&nbsp;just off Fore Street here in Saltash.&nbsp;<br \/>\nRest in peace shipmate<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Lou_Colwill_St_Austell_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Lou Colwill St. Austell Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Lou Colwill, St. Austell Branch Life Vice President, \u2018Crossed the bar\u2019 on Sunday 11<sup>th<\/sup> February 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Lou will be greatly missed by all who knew him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Lou\u2019s funeral will take place at St. Mary\u2019s church, St. Blazey Gate, PL24 2EE, at 12.00 Hrs. on Thursday 07 March 2024.&nbsp; RNA Guard of Honour, Standards, and medals have been requested, but family flowers only please.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Following the service at St. Mary\u2019s, the cortege will proceed onto Glynn Valley Crematorium, Turfdown Road, Fletchersbridge, Bodmin, PL30 4AP.&nbsp; All are welcome, Standards will be attending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">On completion of the services, all are invited to join the family at the Carlyon Bay Golf Club, Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell, PL25 3RD for light refreshments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">I know RNA St. Austell will make Shipmate Lou proud.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Ken_Wevill_of_Torpoint_Rame_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Ken Wevill &nbsp;of Torpoint &amp; Rame Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Ken Wevill &nbsp;of Torpoint &amp; Rame Branch crossed the bar&nbsp; on Monday the 22<sup>nd<\/sup> January. Ken&#8217;s&nbsp;funeral will take place on Tuesday 27th February at St James Church, Torpoint, commencing at 1100 hours. The wake will take place at the Torpoint and District Comrades Club, Torpoint (Opposite Sainsburys) from 1200 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Jim_Patterson_Plymouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Jim Patterson Plymouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Shipmate Area Life Vice President Jim Patterson.<br \/>\nJim Crost the Bar on on Sunday 19<sup>th<\/sup> November. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Jim&#8217;s Funeral will take place at: Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday 13th December at <strong>12.15<\/strong> hrs. Address: Ferndale Road PL2 2EP.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Afterwards at: Kings Tamerton Community Centre, Trevithic Road, Higher Saint Budeaux, PL5 2BU.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Standards will be welcome as Jim was the Area 4 Ceremonial Officer, for a ten-year period before serving a further ten years as an Area LVP.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Rex_Dickinson_Saltash_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Rex Dickinson Saltash Branch <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Saltash reports the Crossing of the Bear of a Founder Shipmate of the branch who Crost the Bar in September.<br \/>\nRex&#8217;s funeral is at 1030 on Mon 23rd October at Bodmin Crematorium (Glynn Valley). I would be grateful if you could pass this on to any member who knew him and may wish to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Sid_Salter_Launceston_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Sid Salter Launceston Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with sadness that I have to report that No4 Area&#8217;s Welfare Officer Shipmate Sid Salter&nbsp; Crost the Bar on the 14th of September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The funeral arrangements are&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Saturday 14th October 202 at 1100hrs at <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Pentiddy Natural Burials Ltd, Pentiddy Woods <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Attwood Lane, Pensilva, Liskeard. Cornwall. PL14 5QL<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Afterwards: The Stumble Inn, Chelsfield Farm PL15 8NU (approximately 40-minute drive from Pentiddy.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">As it\u2019s a natural burial site, there are no flowers, but we would like donations that we are going to split between a couple of charities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Please can you let me know if you are able to attend the funeral and\/or the wake, so that I can let the family know of numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>Christine Rowe<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">email <a href=\"&#109;a&#x69;l&#x74;o&#x3a;c&#x68;r&#x69;s&#x2e;&#112;&#x65;&#114;&#x6f;&#119;&#x65;&#110;&#x65;&#64;&#x62;&#116;&#x69;&#110;t&#x65;r&#x6e;e&#x74;&#46;&#x63;o&#x6d;\">&#99;&#x68;&#114;&#x69;s&#46;&#x70;&#101;&#x72;o&#x77;e&#110;&#x65;&#64;&#x62;t&#x69;&#x6e;&#116;&#x65;r&#x6e;e&#116;&#x2e;&#99;&#x6f;m<\/a>&nbsp;<br \/>\nTel:01566 773747<br \/>\nSecretary<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Launceston Royal Naval Association<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Helly_Bull_Delabole_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Helly Bull Delabole Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Helly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4402\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Helly-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness that I have to report that Delabole branch Patron Shipmate Helly Bull has Crost the Bar. Helly was a an inspiration to us always full of energy at branch meetings although she has been receiving treatment for cancer for sometime. She will be greatly missed by all her friends of which there were many.<br \/>\nShe will be well known to Shipmates who attended the Croquet matches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Ray_Barraclough_MSM_Bridport_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Ray Barraclough MSM Bridport Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with sadness and regret that I have the duty to inform you of the \u2018Crossing of the bar\u2019 of Shipmate Ray Barraclough MSM of Bridport Branch, Area 4 Hon Treasurer, and National Life Vice President.&nbsp; Who passed away on Sunday the 4<sup>th<\/sup> December at home in the presence of his loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jane and her family at this present time.<br \/>\nRest in peace Ray you will be missed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The funeral will take place at 15:00 Friday the 16<sup>th<\/sup> December at: The Harbour View Crematorium, Randall\u2019s Hill, Lytchett Minster, <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Poole, Dorset BH16 6AN.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Jane has asked for no floral tributes; but donations can be made for \u2018Cancer Research UK\u2019 through the funeral directors.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Ray_Istead_St_Austell_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Ray Istead St Austell Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4350\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead-1024x1020.png 1024w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ray-Istead.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that our Shipmate Ray Isted crossed the bar this morning. Ray was a former Royal Navy Master at Arms, a former RNA branch Chairman, Area 4 Committee member, a stalwart of the Royal Naval Association, a branch committee member of the Royal British Legion St Austell and above all a good friend to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Sandy and Rays whole family on this sad occasion. Rest in Peace shipmate your watch is over and your duty done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Annie_Robbins_and_Shipmate_Dick_Barton_Portland_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Annie Robbins and Shipmate Dick Barton Portland Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Portland branch Pete Shoesmith reports that Portland <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">have lost two stalwarts, Shipmate Annie Robbins, ex Secretary and Shipmate Dick Barton, ex President and Social Secretary.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Area_Life_Vice_President_Mick_Arnold_MBE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Area Life Vice President Mick Arnold MBE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with sadness that we report that <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Area Life Vice President Mick Arnold BEM <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">\u2018crossed the bar\u2019 peacefully at home early afternoon on Saturday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> July with his close family present. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean and her family at this sad time.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Mick served the Area for many years as Area Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Tony_Walker_and_Shipmate_%E2%80%98Pip_Aldridge_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Tony Walker and Shipmate &#8216;Pip&#8217; Aldridge Falmouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Falmouth-Shipmates.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4149 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Falmouth-Shipmates-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Sad News form Falmouth one photograph but both the Shipmates shown have sadly Crossed The Bar.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">On the left;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Falmouth Branch has been hit hard with the loss of two of its longest serving Shipmates in a week;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Tony Walker, shown on the left, Crossed The Bar after a short illness on Wednesday 9<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;March. Ever cheerful Tony had been an enthusiastic Branch Member and until the pandemic attended Branch Meetings, functions and events regularly. A kind and courteous Shipmate always willing to help out he will be missed by all who knew him, not least his Shipmates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate &#8216;Pip&#8217; Aldridge, shown on the right, Crossed the Bar on Friday 11th March, his passing was sudden and unexpected. Pip was again a long standing and enthusiastic Branch Member and with wife Joy rarely missed a Branch Meeting, function or event, a member of the Branch for over twenty-five years Pip had held Branch Committee roles and contributed to Branch activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">This poignant photograph of both Shipmates together on a collection day perfectly captures their sense of fun whilst representing their Branch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Fair Winds and Following Seas Old Friends, We Will Miss You<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Wilf_Smith_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Wilf Smith Falmouth Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4122\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Shipmate-Wilf-Smith-1-e1642415163480-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">Shipmates of the Falmouth Branch were saddened to hear that their oldest Branch Member, Shipmate Wilf Smith, had Crossed The Bar, Wilf Crossed The Bar on the morning of Friday 14th January 2022 following a period of illness. Wilf will be fondly remembered by Branch Shipmates as a staunch supporter of both the Branch and the Association, actively involved until age caught up with him. Wilf was enthusiastic in his support, through the Branch, of the local youth organisations, the Sea Cadets at T.S Hichens and the Falmouth Sea Scouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">For many years he took on the role of auditing the Branch accounts and twice received &#8220;Falmouth Branch Shipmate Of The Year&#8221; awards, Wilf, along with wife Vi, enjoyed Branch meetings and events and his sage advice will be missed. The photograph shows Wilf in 1946 at the start of his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Fair Winds and Following Seas old friend.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The Falmouth Branch<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crossing_of_the_Bar_of_Chard_Centenarian_Shipmate_Norman_Cosford\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Crossing of the Bar of Chard Centenarian Shipmate Norman Cosford<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shipmate-Norman-Cosford.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4063\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shipmate-Norman-Cosford-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>It is with the deepest sympathy that we have to report the crossing of the bar of our dearest and long serving member of Chard Branch 101 year old Norman Cosford.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It was unfortunate that Norman had a fall and was admitted to Musgrove Hospital where under treatment he unfortunately caught Covid. The family were able to see him in hospital.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Yet another&nbsp; shipmate gone having served in WWII carry out the infamous Arctic Convoys.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><br \/>\nStand down Norman duty fully carried out. RIP Shipmate.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Image shows Norman cutting his 100th birthday cake from the branch last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Gordon_Reed_Exeter_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Gordon Reed Exeter Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with some sadness that I have to report the passing of our Life President and a founder member of the branch when it was set up originally in Silverton, Gordon Alfred Reed. Gordon crossed the bar on Monday 18th October aged 95 years. He served in a whole gambit of offices within the branch, the final one being treasurer. This he took on temporarily, which lasted some 12 years, a fact he often jocularly reminded members of during his treasurer report&#8217;s. He was a widower during his later years, the final two living with Altzheimers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">His funeral service will be held at Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Friday 19th November at 13.30. No&nbsp; flowers by request but donations if desired to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH. These will be passed to Cranford Residential Home who cared and looked after Gordon for the last two years.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Anne_Sheppard_Chard_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate&nbsp;Anne Sheppard Chard Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4020\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Shipmate-Anne-Sheppard-Chard-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">It is with great sadness that Chard branch&nbsp; notify Shipmates the of the the sorrowful news of the crossing of the bar of our shipmate and wife of Shipmate Bill, Anne Sheppard after a short illness.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Anne came to our Branch with her husband Bill, at the closing down of the Axminister Branch.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Although not a member of the RN as a WRNS she did serve in the WRAC in the Signals Regiment, 16\/16&#8217;ers who served in the Rhine in Germany and later in Singapore and are now back in Hereford. She left the Service as a Corporal on marriage.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Our heartfelt sympathy goes to our Shipmate Bill. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">RIP Anne, stand down, your duty is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_John_Lennon_Liskeard_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate John Lennon Liskeard Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3995\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Shipmate-John-Lennon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">It is with very great sadness that we have to report that, our Branch President of Liskeard Branch , Shipmate John Lennon crossed the bar on the afternoon of Thursday 22nd July 2021.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Following a very successful Naval career, John joined the Liskeard branch of the Royal Naval Association on the 29th March 1988, when the branch was still in it\u2019s infancy.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">John was recruited as President for the Branch by his post-man, Shipmate Joe Dunne. At his passing, he was the current President, Social Secretary and the Public Relations Officer of the Branch<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">John was awarded a Life membership for his services to the Branch.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">His humour and willingness to help will be greatly missed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">By the Webmaster:<br \/>\nJohn was well known by Cornish Branches and indeed throughout No4 Area and called a friend by many, He will be sorely missed by us.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Alan_Rochester_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Alan Rochester&nbsp;Falmouth Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep sadness that the Falmouth Branch reports that&nbsp;Shipmate Alan Rochester&nbsp;Crossed The Bar on Thursday 28 January 2021,&nbsp;the Branch thoughts and prayers are with his wife Pat at this time.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><br \/>\nAlthough the Branch had not seen Alan and Pat for some time, a bad car accident on the way to a Branch Meeting deterred them from travelling at night, they remained strong supporters of the Branch will be fondly remembered by all at the Branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Alan joins those other Falmouth Shipmates who have Crossed The Bar during these testing times and will be remembered by the Branch in the Naval Tradition when we can meet again.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Gary_Pennells_Chard_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Gary Pennells Chard Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3962\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Shipmate-Gary-Pennells1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">It is with a sad heart that I have to report the crossing of the bar of Chard Branch RNA, Secretary S\/m Gary Pennells after a short illness of just a year (not Covid) on 23 January.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Gary served full time in the service leaving as a Chief Stoker, having left the RN he worked in the Far East for many years working for various companies in the region.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">On return to the UK he eventually set up home in Crewkerne with his wife Daisy and it was whilst living there that he offered his services to SSAFA and became a well respected Case Worker for them for many years. During this time he then joined the Chard Branch RNA and became an active member of the association. For the past 5 years he was the branch secretary and remained a fully active member who had a great feeling of compassion, loyalty and respect for all those serving and former members of his past service.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Gary leaves wife Daisy, son and daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Ken_Knight_Dorchester_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Ken Knight&nbsp; Dorchester Branch&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3947\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ken-knight.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"101\">It is with regret that we must inform you of the \u2018crossing of the bar\u2019 of Shipmate Ken Knight of Dorchester branch who passed away early this morning in Dorset County Hospital. Our collective thoughts and prayers must be for Pat and Ken\u2019s immediate family at this time.&nbsp; Ken was a long serving member of No4 Area serving as the National Council Member. He will be remembered by many who attended area meetings. Dorchester branch I am sure will render whatever immediate and long-term support that may be required. Friends and fellow No 4 Area Committee personnel may wish to express their sympathies by post; in sending cards to: Meadowside, Tincleton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8QR<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sad_loss_of_RNA_Chard_Branch_President_Shipmate_Roy_Lovell\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sad loss of RNA Chard Branch President Shipmate Roy Lovell<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3939\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Roy-Lovell-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">It is with great sadness and heavy heart that we have to report the &#8216;Crossing of the bar&#8217; of our dear and beloved founder member and President of Chard Branch, Shipmate Roy Lovell, who passed away on Friday 30th October 2020 after a short illness.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Roy was instrumental in enquiring of the RNA Headquarters, some 33 years ago, into the possibility of forming a branch within Chard and because Roy made the initial enquiry into the opening of an RNA branch he was \u2018volunteered\u2019 by RNA HQ as Secretary of the new branch.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Roy served the branch as Secretary for 28 years, giving unstinted support to all its members and the branch in general, only relinquishing the role to provide his wife (Ros) with additional support due to ill health.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">In September 2017 Roy was voted in by the Committee as RNA Chard Branch President, and in the October of that year was honoured to welcome many shipmates from Area 4 to the Chard Branch 30th anniversary celebrations.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Roy Lovell will be sorely missed by all shipmates and friends within RNA Chard Branch, and members of the Chard local community, being born and bred in Chard, Somerset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Submitted by Chairman S\/m Paula Moon.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Image of Roy contributed by S\/m Dick Moon<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vice_Admiral_Sir_James_George_Jungius_KBE_DL\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Vice Admiral Sir James George Jungius&nbsp;KBE&nbsp;DL&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3928\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3928\" style=\"width: 159px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3928 \" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vice-Admiral-Sir-James-George-Jungius-KBE-DL-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vice-Admiral-Sir-James-George-Jungius-KBE-DL-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vice-Admiral-Sir-James-George-Jungius-KBE-DL-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vice-Admiral-Sir-James-George-Jungius-KBE-DL-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vice-Admiral-Sir-James-George-Jungius-KBE-DL.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vice Admiral Sir James George Jungius&nbsp;KBE&nbsp;DL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness that Falmouth Branch reports that past President &#8216;Jimmy&#8217; Jungius has Crossed The Bar peacefully at his home.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;Our thoughts are with his sons, Ian, Richard and William, his daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sir James took over from Shipmate Ted Turvey as our Branch President and held the position until he moved &#8216;up country&#8217;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Vice Admiral Sir James George Jungius&nbsp;KBE&nbsp;DL&nbsp;(15 November 1923 \u2013 14 October 2020), rose to become Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Educated at the Royal Naval College Dartmouth Sir James was commissioned a Sub Lieutenant on 1 February 1943. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II and took part on commando operations in the Adriatic Sea. During the Italian Campaign, he took part in the capture of Termoli in Operation Devon, for which he was Mentioned In Dispatches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">He was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 1 December 1951,&nbsp;and to Commander on 31 December 1955.&nbsp;He took command of the destroyer HMS Wizard&nbsp;during the Suez Crisis&nbsp;in 1956.&nbsp;Promoted to Captain on 30 June 1963,&nbsp;he was appointed Assistant Naval attach\u00e9&nbsp;in Washington D.C&nbsp;in 1968 and Captain of the aircraft carrier HMS Albion in 1971.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sir James was promoted to Rear Admiral on 7 July 1972 and appointed Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operational Requirements) the same year.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 8 September 1974,&nbsp;and was appointed Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic&nbsp;from January 1975. He was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire&nbsp;(KBE) in the&nbsp;1977 New Years Honours List&nbsp;and was appointed the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic&#8217;s Representative in Europe in 1978.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sir James retired on 21 April 1980.<sup>&nbsp;<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">In retirement Sir James became Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sir James Crossed The Bar on 14 October 2020 at the age of 96.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Sir James will have a family funeral here in Cornwall with a Memorial Service in Sherborne on a date to be announced in 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_David_Warner_Chard_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate David Warner Chard Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3839\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-Warner-1939-2020-189x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-Warner-1939-2020-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-Warner-1939-2020-768x1221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-Warner-1939-2020-644x1024.jpg 644w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-Warner-1939-2020.jpg 1006w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/>Chard Branch RNA has been saddened by the death of Shipmate David Warner. David was born the year the Second World War broke out. Unfortunately, David\u2019s father was captured by the Japanese during the war and never returned. David attended a Naval Boarding school and from there joined the RN as a Telegraphist\/Communications rating. He served on many ships, the most memorable being HMS Amethyst, but the Yangtse incident happened many years before he served on her.<br \/>\nBefore the closing of RNA Axminster Branch David took on the role of Chairman (being a founding member) and was also the Chairman of the RBL Axminster Branch. On the sad closure of Axminster Branch David became a member of RNA Chard Branch. David, also held the position of Head Warden of the Minster Church, St Mary\u2019s in Axminster.<br \/>\nAfter leaving the Royal Navy David joined the Surrey Police Force, serving in Haselmere until he retired and continued with similar work for Surrey County Council.<br \/>\nDavid met his first wife, Alma, from the Haselmere area and both moved in time to Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, before moving to Membury. Sadly David became a long time carer for Alma until she passed away.<br \/>\nUnfortunately David was taken into hospital as an emergency and was diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver. The medical team managed to control the issues with the liver but unfortunately, whilst in hospital, David contracted the Coronavirus. Despite a good fight sadly this virus took David\u2019s life.<br \/>\nHe is survived by his wife Valery (who remains an Associate Member of Chard Branch) and two children from his previous marriage.<br \/>\nDavid was cremated at the East Devon Crematorium in Whimple on 14th May 2020 where the<br \/>\neulogy was given by the former Axminster Mayor and Royal British Legion stalwart Mr.<br \/>\nMervyn Symes. The attendance was limited due to the Government guidelines appertaining to Covid 19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Submitted by Chard Sm Bill Shephard on behalf of David&#8217;s wife Valery.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Image of Sm Warner by Dick Moon.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_David_Bruce_ASPREY_Chard_Branch_721944_%E2%80%93_1062020\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>Shipmate David Bruce ASPREY&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>Chard Branch&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>7.2.1944&nbsp; &#8211;&nbsp; 10.6.2020<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3833\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-at-one-of-the-Area-4-Reunions-at-BIDEFORD-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-at-one-of-the-Area-4-Reunions-at-BIDEFORD-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/David-at-one-of-the-Area-4-Reunions-at-BIDEFORD.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/>Shipmate Dave spent early years growing up whilst travelling around the country in a military family ( father served in the Royal Air Force) . He was the eldest son and had a younger brother and a sister.<br \/>\nDavid joined the Royal Navy at HMS Raleigh as a Seaman but changed branch to become a Naval Airman in the Fleet Air Arm where he spent all his Naval service.<br \/>\nHe went to sea initially on aircraft carriers but later in service he joined the small ship&#8217;s flight\/aircrew maintaining and flying in the helicopters carried by the ships he was on.<br \/>\nHe met his wife Margaret a WRNS Writer during his time ashore and they married and lived in and around the area of Yeovil and Ilminster. David left the RN after his 9 years but after numerous jobs ashore he rejoined the service&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">and served the rest of his full time completing his service on HMS Birmingham towards the end of the Falkland&#8217;s campaign.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Both Dave and Mags became members of the Chard Branch Royal Naval Service and were both active members until both crossed the bar after fighting cancer within two years of each other.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">David leaves two sons, a daughter in law and three year old grandson.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Bob_McDonald_Portland_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Bob McDonald Portland Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness Portland Branch announce the Crossing of the Bar of Shipmate Bob McDonald. R.I.P<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area_Life_President_Shipmate_Charles_H_Thompson_BEM_MSM\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Area Life President Shipmate Charles H Thompson BEM MSM<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3782\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3782\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Charles-H-Thompson-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Charles-H-Thompson-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Charles-H-Thompson-768x1045.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Charles-H-Thompson-753x1024.jpg 753w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Charles-H-Thompson.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rest in peace Charles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep sadness that I have to inform Shipmates of the passing of Area Life President Shipmate Charles H Thompson BEM MSM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The funeral was on Thursday (14th) at 1200 in Weymouth crematorium. Twenty members of Portland Branch bade a fitting farewell to Charles H on Thursday, we could not&nbsp; go inside the crematorium gates but we lined up in the street outside, with the Area&nbsp; and Branch Standards leading the hearse up to the Chapel entrance where they dipped in salute, that is as far as they could go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Charles Crost the Bar in the Morning of Tuesday 5th May 2020<br \/>\nHe will be remembered for his forthright manner his good humour and his dedication to the RNA both with Portland Branch and Number 4 Area.<br \/>\nCharles H as he was known to many was for many years the Area Chairman and organiser of the Area Reunion at Barton Hall in Torquay, a personality second to none he had many friends throughout the Association and his advice gained through much experience was always valued.<br \/>\nHe will be greatly missed by us all. There will be a time somewhere in the future when we will be able to record formally his many achievements and service and to mourn his passing.<br \/>\nFor the time being in respect of his family wishes it is asked that no telephone, e-mails or cards be sent to allow them to be able to grieve as&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">a close family unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 188px; width: 100.255%; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\" border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 188px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 35.0228%; height: 188px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Throughout our Area all shipmates, and friends of the RNA, will be shocked and saddened at the news that ALVP Charles Thompson BEM, MSM has crossed the bar.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">We all have our memories of such a pivotal member of No 4 Area that has been Charles over so many years.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">What better tribute can we pay&nbsp; Charles than, as an Area, to continue along the lines that he led us while he was Chairman, and to follow the plentiful guidance he gave us as an ALVP.<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><br \/>\nShipmate David White MBE MSM.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">No 4 Area President.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.47978%; height: 188px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3169%; height: 188px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmates lined the streets for Charles H with the RNA Area 4 and RNA Portland Branch standards leading his coffin up to the chapel entrance where they came to the dip as his coffin and the family entered. When I was chaplain at Portland Naval Base in the mid 90\u2019s, Charles H was a great help to me with my work with the Family Centre, and I was sad that I could not be with the June, his wife, family and the Shipmates for the occasion.<br \/>\n<strong>Geoffrey&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Chaplain RNA Area 4<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"height: 28px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">A feeling of sadness and shock enveloped RNA Area 4 when news from the Area Secretary informed that RNA Life Member and Area Life Vice President, Shipmate Charles H. Thompson BEM MSM \u2018Crossed the Bar\u2019 on Tuesday May 5th 2020, aged 87. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><br \/>\nCharles \u2018H\u2019 will be remembered for his forthright manner, his good humour and dedication to the RNA both with Portland Branch and Number 4 Area. A Shipmate who created a vibrant and sincere impact ever present throughout the enjoyable moments in his presence. Called up for National Service in 1949, joining the Royal Navy as a Photographer training at RNAS Ford (HMS Peregrine} in Sussex. One of only seven National Service RN to serve as a photographer. Joining the Carrier HMS Theseus in 1951 and operations in Korea, followed by a period in the Mediterranean on the Staff of Admiral, The Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Drafted to RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk) in 1954 then to Singapore with 848 Squadron for the Malayan Emergency, later, joining Staff of C in C Far East. During this period Charles achieved 1st Class Referee Certificate with Joint Services and Officiated at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. During the period 1959 to 1966 Instructed at the RN School of Photography HMS Fulmar (RNAS Lossiemouth), joined Staff of Flag Officer Naval Air Command at Yeovilton, returned to Lossiemouth as Chief Phot Instructor for two years, a period in Aden during the Emergency as Joint Services Public Relations Chief Photographer working closely with C in C Middle East, Admiral Sir Michael Le Fanu, then a return to HMS Osprey on the Staff of FOST. Joined the Weymouth Branch of the RNA 1966, subsequently elected Branch Delegate for Area 4 Meetings and National Conference. Service responsibility as Manager and Community Officer of Portland Married Quarters created the opportunity to set up the local RN Community Centre incorporating the Kimberlin Club. HRH Prince Charles stationed at Yeovilton 1974 and took part in a Games Night organised between the Wardroom and CPO\u2019s Mess. His Royal Highness was drawn against Shipmate Charles in the Darts Match, due to confusion between the names of the two players, Prince Charles honourably renamed our illustrious Shipmate as \u2018Charles H\u2019. A name which he cherished and adopted as his own personal identity. Awarded British Empire Medal and subsequently the coveted Meritorious Service Medal 1980. Transferred to RNA Portland Branch in 1982. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Finally, \u2018stepped off\u2019 the Royal Navy Gangway in 1992 on his 65th birthday, having served an unprecedented 48 years and 7 months, at the time the longest ever serving CPO Airman. To further enhance his dedication and commitment Charles reached another milestone in 2016 \u2013 50 years as a proud member of the Royal Naval Association. Manager Kimberlin Club 1974 -1997, Chairman RNA Area 4 Reunion 1975 -1996, Chairman Area 4, 1979 \u2013 1996, Area Life Vice President 1996. RNA National Ceremonial Officer 1995- 1996.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; RNA Area 4 President, Shipmate David White MBE MSM conveyed the following message to Area 4 Shipmates: \u201cWhat better tribute can we pay Charles than, as an Area, to continue along the lines that he led us while he was Chairman, and follow the guidance he gave us as an Area Life President.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">On Behalf of RNA Portland. <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">NCM 4<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Judith_Lawrence_Exeter_Branch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Judith Lawrence&nbsp; Exeter Branch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep sadness that I have to inform Shipmates of the passing of&nbsp;Shipmate Judith Lawrence<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The cremation has already taken place, but a life memorial celebration will take place at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Judith Crossed the Bar in the morning of Thursday 9<sup>th<\/sup> April 2020.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Judith will be remembered for her wit, good humour, willingness to help, organisational skill and quiet demeanour.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">She had been ill for a while, receiving amazing treatment from the NHS, but kept on regardless, with her sharp mind. Unfortunately her illness caught up with her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Judith joined the WRNS in 1967 and served aboard HMS Dauntless, HMS Pembroke, HMS Vernon, HMS Seahawk and HMS Neptune. She left in 1970 and joined the Central Electricity Generating Board, later Powergen, as an Administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Judith leaves behind her husband John, son Christopher, sort of adopted son Kevin, and many friends and family who miss her greatly&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portland_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Portland Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness that the Portland branch announce the crossing the bar of:&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate John Jeffrey, long standing and founder member.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Brian Hewson, long standing member<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Alan_Polley_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Alan Polley Falmouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep sadness that the Falmouth Branch, The Royal Naval Association, reports that Shipmate Alan Polley Crossed The Bar on 1st April 2020. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Alan was a long standing Falmouth Branch Member and a former Branch Treasurer, Alan contributed hugely to the success of the Branch throughout his life and even when declining health and the inability to travel prevented him from attending meetings he remained a strong supporter of the Branch.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">His latter years were spent living with his family in a specially converted ground floor annex. As Branch Chairman I greatly enjoyed my visits out to see him, he was always great fun to be with, he retained his sense of humour and his outlook on life. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">I shall miss Alan and our thoughts at this time must go to Lillian and Alans family<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Mick Stevens<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Chairman<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Falmouth Branch<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_John_Bryant_Tighe_Low_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate John Bryant Tighe Low Falmouth Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep sadness that the Falmouth Branch, The Royal Naval Association, reports that Shipmate John Bryant Tighe Low Crossed The Bar on 17 March 2020. John was a long standing Shipmate of the Falmouth Branch, his easy charm, good humour and willingness to help everybody meant he was a well liked and respected Shipmate.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">In these extraordinary times Johns funeral service was held behind &#8216;closed doors&#8217; at Penmount Crematorium on Thursday 26 March 2020, sadly only four were permitted to attend but many of his shipmates joined the service via the video link.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">When life returns to normal the Falmouth Branch will hold a Memorial for our Shipmate and send him on his way in true Naval style.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Valerie_Pitts_Falmouth_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>Shipmate Valerie Pitts Falmouth Branch<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness that the Falmouth Branch informs you that&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Valerie Pitts has &#8220;Crossed the Bar&#8221;.<br \/>\nValerie had been in poor health for some time and was recently hospitalised in Penzance and latterly Falmouth, true to to form Valerie wanted no fuss and no visitors<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Valerie was our longest serving Branch Member and although Valerie guarded her privacy she was funny, witty and outspoken on the things that were important to her. The Branch last spoke with Valerie when she rang concerned that her annual subscription had yet to be paid, she was more concerned that Shipmates would think her &#8216;slacking&#8217; than with her health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Valerie was never afraid to speak her mind and when required offered sound advice, a stalwart of the RNA the Branch remembers her missing very few meetings and functions before ill health intervened.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Margaret_Mags_ASPREY_former_WRNS_and_Shipmate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Margaret (Mags) ASPREY former WRNS and Shipmate<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2424\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"93\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a-13x20.jpg 13w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Margaret-Asprey-a.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 93px) 100vw, 93px\" \/><\/a>Margaret (Mags) Asprey&nbsp;(nee Kay)&nbsp;crossed the Bar on the 14th June 2018 aged 71years.&nbsp; Margaret joined the WRNS as a Wren Writer (General) in 1967 serving 3 years before leaving the WRNS as a Leading Wren Writer (General) on marriage to Leading Fleet Air Engineering Mechanic&nbsp;David Asprey in 1970.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">During her service Margaret served at HMS Seahawk, HMS Rooke, HMS Goldcrest&nbsp;and RNAS&nbsp;Brawdy.<a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mas-foreign-001.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2489 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mas-foreign-001-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Margaret was an active member of Chard RNA, and David continues to be an active&nbsp;member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Margaret leaves her husband David, two sons (Andrew and Phillip), daughter-in-law (Hannah) and more poignantly her first grandchild (Joshua) of just 13 months of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edna_Noble\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Edna Noble<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the Crossing of&nbsp; the Bar of long time member of Chard RNA and wife of long serving past president&nbsp; S\/m Mr Jim \u2018Nobby\u2019 Noble.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Edna took a fall at home and was being treated in Musgrove Hospital and as a result of her injuries sustained in the fall unfortunately crossed the bar on 23.05. 2018 made worst in that it was also her 86th birthday.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">A memorial service will be held in her memory on Wednesday 13th June 2018 at the Methodist Church, Fore Street, Chard at 11.00hrs.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">RIP Edna<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Late_Frederick_Chapman\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The Late Frederick Chapman<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">We have received a request from the family of Frederick William Arthur Chapman born 21st September 1940. via&nbsp;Veterans Bereavement Support and Central Office asking if anyone could attend his funeral. Frederick served for&nbsp;24 years in the Royal Navy including times on Submarines, he was awarded the LS and GC medal in 1973, and the Queens Silver Jubilee Medal 1977<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The funeral will be held on Wednesday 6th June at 1400hrs&nbsp; at St Margarets Church, Northam. DEVON<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">He served on the following ships:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS St Vincent (Gosport Training College) 1956-1957<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Eagle (Aircraft Carrier R05) 1957-1959<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Dolphin (Gosport Submarine Base) 1959 -1968<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Adamant (Submarine Depot Ship) 1959 -1965<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Vernon (Royal Navy Torpedo Branch) 1960 -1978<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Anchorite(Amphion-class Submarine P422) 1966-1968<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Aeneas (Amphion \u2013 class Submarine P427) 1962 \u2013 1964<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Excalibur (HTP&lt; high test perodixde submarine S40) 1959-1959<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Totem (T- Class Submarine P352) 1959- 1959<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Astute (Nuclear Submarine S119) 1965-1966<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Royal Arthur (Training Campe) 1968-1968<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Phoebe (Leander-class Frigate F42) 1971- 1972<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Naiad (Leander-class Frigate F39)1975- 1977<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Dryad(Maritime Warfare School) 1978-1980<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">HMS Nelson (nelson Class Battleship 28) 1980 \u2013 1980<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Jack_Bevis_Chard_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Jack Bevis Chard Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2247\" src=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RM-Badge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RM-Badge.jpg 137w, https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RM-Badge-14x20.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 109px) 100vw, 109px\" \/>It is with great sadness that It is reported the Crossing of the Bar of Shipmate Jack Bevis 93yrs a former Royal Marine and one of the last survivors of the D Day landings for which he received the French Legion de Honneur in 2017. He was one of the longest serving members of the Chard branch along with his wife Gwendoline who unfortunately passed away about two years ago.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Although in later life he kept himself to himself, whenever any other member visited him it was always Tot Time and he was always willing to attend any great social event although less after the passing of Gwen.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">He spent a short time with an illness in Musgrove Park Hospital from where he crossed the bar on 2nd March 2018, he leaves a son Keith, having lost his daughter and wife previously.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Although Jack wishing for a quiet funeral, his son Keith thank the branch for all the help given to Jack and requested the Branch standard be presented and Union Flag to be draped over the coffin, this was carried out with Sm Malcolm Day bearing the standard in respect to Jack a further four members of the branch attended the ceremony. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Tony_Milliner\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>Shipmate Tony Milliner<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with sadness we report that Area Life Vice President Tony Milliner JP, Crossed the Bar Monday 29th of January at 13.40.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">ALVP Tony has been a strong supporter of Area 4 Serving on the Area Committee as Assistant Secretary and a Branch Standard Bearer he also served on the Reunion Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The Funeral&nbsp;took place at&nbsp;Gloucester&nbsp;Crematorium. Coney Hill Road, Gloucester. GL4 4PA. On Friday 16th February 2018 at 1500. There were 8 standards (4 RNA and 4 RBL) plus 9 other supporters from Portland, Ferndown, Street, Frome, Bristol and Liskeard. There was a good contingent from the Royal British Legion in&nbsp;the Gloucester area. Nice full eulogy by the Celebrant on behalf of family. A tribute by Shipmate David White, President, South West Area, Royal Naval Association on Tony\u2019s RNA life also&nbsp;by Andrew Cooper, Chairman, Thornbury and District Royal British Legion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Like many former sailors, some time after leaving the Service, Tony joined the Royal Naval Association.&nbsp; He first came to prominence when the previously commissioned Silverton Exeter branch was renamed simply Exeter branch in the 1990s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Since then Tony became the branch Delegate to Area meetings and Annual Conferences.&nbsp; For many years he was the branch Standard Bearer, latterly renowned for his consistent presence lining the route at Royal Wootton Bassett for the repatriation of military casualties from overseas conflicts. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">He also held the posts of branch Chairman, Welfare Officer and Secretary.&nbsp; Even after moving home to the Gloucester area he regularly made the return trip along the M5 for the monthly meetings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Much of the liaison work between the branch and the destroyer HMS Exeter was down to Tony\u2019s efforts.&nbsp; He maintained the link and arranged numerous visits to the ship. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Someone who enjoyed being busy, Tony was a useful member of the Area Committee, of which he had been the Assistant Area Secretary.&nbsp; Always a good socialiser Tony was also a most fitting member of the Annual Reunion Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Rewarded for his diligent work on behalf of his branch and the Area, he was made an Area Life Vice President.&nbsp; Richly deserved.His wise council and good humour will be missed&nbsp; \u2013&nbsp; but valued&nbsp; \u2013&nbsp; by all who knew him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Rest in Peace, Tony.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Area President Shipmate David White&nbsp;MBE MSM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tony-Milliner-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Service sheet is available in .pdf format here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Derek_Haskins_Frome_Branch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Derek Haskins Frome Branch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Shipmate Derek Haskins Crossed the Bar at 08.10 Monday 20th November in Cork Street Nursing Home.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">He will be remembered as a quiet gentle man who enjoyed his model making and supported Frome branch for many years. As Standard Bearer he represented the Frome branch and the Royal Naval Association throughout Area 4 and further afield.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Although he had been unwell for quite some time he continued to attend meetings until the last few months.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">He will be missed by all of us as well as many people in Frome that were fortunate enough to know him and our thoughts go to Joy at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The funeral will take place at the Mendip Crematorium, Old Wells Road, Croscombe, Wells BA5 3RR on Tuesday 12<sup>th<\/sup> December. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Graham Owen commencing at 10.00. Joy has requested that the coffin be draped with the Union flag and that the branch Standard be in attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">After the service the wake will be held at Phoenix House Communal Room Frome, Dommetts Lane, Frome, BA11 4JT, and all Standards will be welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Joy has requested family flowers only and donations to the Royal Naval Association Frome.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipmate_Geoffrey_%E2%80%98Percy_Percival_CPOME_RN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>Shipmate Geoffrey \u2018Percy\u2019 Percival CPOME RN<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Geoff passed away after an 18 month fight with Cancer on 5<sup>th<\/sup> November 2017.&nbsp; You may remember him from the days when we lived in Bideford and he was the Treasurer of the Torridgeside RNA when it was decommissioned in 2012.&nbsp; He was also made a Lifelong Member of the RNA by Torridgeside members for the work he did with them at that time, and attended many of the regional Area 4 meetings in the South West.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">A funeral service will be held on Sunday 10<sup>th<\/sup> December 2017 at 1200 at the Higher Ground Meadow Natural Burial site near Corscombe and afterwards we plan a get together and refreshments at Maiden Newton Village Hall when we hope friends past and present may join us.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It would be really nice if perhaps the RNA (maybe from a local branch to us here?) could be represented at his funeral.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Branch_Presidents_Cross_the_Bar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Branch Presidents Cross the Bar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">It is with deep regret that I have to notify you of the Crossing The Bar of two of our Branch Presidents. Shipmate Dennis Morris of the Christchurch Branch on the 5th October very unexpected, and Margaret Sallis this morning 8th October.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>The Funeral of Shipmate Margaret Sallis<\/strong>&nbsp; will take place at 12.00 at Holy Trinity Church Frome and will be conducted by our Chaplain the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Reverend Graham Owen. A private service will be held at Semington Crematorium and a wake will follow at Frome Rugby Club, Gypsy Lane, Frome.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">BA11 2NA .&nbsp;Please notify Shipmate Mike King&nbsp;<a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#x6c;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;m&#x69;&#x6b;&#101;&#x6b;i&#x6e;&#x67;&#52;&#x32;&#64;&#x62;&#x6c;&#117;&#x65;y&#x6f;&#x6e;&#100;&#x65;r&#x2e;&#x63;&#111;&#x2e;u&#x6b;\">&#x6d;&#105;&#107;&#x65;&#x6b;&#105;&#110;&#x67;&#x34;&#50;&#64;&#x62;&#x6c;&#117;&#101;&#x79;&#x6f;&#110;&#100;&#x65;&#x72;&#46;&#99;&#x6f;&#x2e;&#117;&#107;<\/a>&nbsp;if you will be attending<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>The Funeral of Shipmate Dennis Morris&nbsp;<\/strong>is on 30th October at Bournemouth Crematorium at&nbsp;14:30 ( North Cemetery Strouden Road BH8 9HX)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">There will be family flowers only. Donations are invited for Macmillan Caring Locally (Christchurch). Donations can be made via Miller Bros;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">The Standards of Christchurch RNA and The Royal British Legion Christchurch Branch will be paraded and S\/M\u2019s will form a guard of honour.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>S\/M\u2019s are invited to Pokesdown &amp; Southbourne ex-Servicemen\u2019s club <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=21+Stamford+Rd,+Bournemouth+BH6+5DR&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">21 Stamford Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5DR<\/a> After the crematorium service<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Both will very much missed for all the work that they have done in their respective Branches. Margaret has been a very active member of the Area for as long as I can remember.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">May they depart in peace and rise in glory.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crossing the Bar&nbsp; Sunset and evening star, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And one clear call for me! 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