The link below opens up a PDF file of Rod’s time in the service with some pictures taken during his time, and some of his funeral, and his obituary. RNPA Newsletter 78a – Winter 2025 Supplement – Rod Safe s Obituary
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A short time ago we received the sad news from George’s son Richard that his dad had passed away. George was a regular attendee with his wife Rita to many of our reunions. The last one he attended was when we went to London and had our Gala Dinner on HMS Belfast. This is a
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A SERVICE to mark the passing of former Chief Petty Officer photographer Terry Gill took place at the Funeral Home of Graham J Rattray at Shore Street, Lossiemouth on Friday, May 9th 2025 beginning at 13.30. Terry, 87, died at his home in Mosstodloch near Fochabers in Morayshire on Wednesday April 23rd – St George’s
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We’ve had the sad news that Geoff Holland has recently crossed the bar. The picture of Geoff was taken at our reunion in Portsmouth in October 2022. Our condolences to Helen and the family.
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We’ve had news from Roger Forbes and Bob Stanyard that Slinger Wood has sadly died. Stuart’s funeral was held on Wednesday 30 October at 12.15pm at Weymouth Crematorium Quibo Lane Weymouth DT4 0RR. The picture we’ve put below was taken at our reunion in Plymouth in 2018. (Sitting next to him is Pam Forbes, to
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We’ve been informed by Maurice ‘Jan’ Brailey that our good friend Tony McDevitt has died recently. My personal memories of Tony is that we served together back in 1966 at RNAS Yeovilton. I remember that Tony was a keen rally driver and supporter of this motor sport. Some nights he would take us out in
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I’m sure that many of you know that our good friend Roy Penny, has crossed the bar. Our condolences to Elizabeth and his family and friends. Roy, always a keen attender, with Elizabeth and sometimes his family, of the RNPA will be much missed at our reunions. We will publish more about Roy and his
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We’ve had the very sad news that one our ex-phots., Patricia ‘Pat’ Saunders. has passed away, at the age of 68, after a short illness. Pat attended at our reunion back in October 2023, in Liverpool. So it’s a massive shock to learn that she’s crossed the bar so soon after she linked up with
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The Passing of Dave Morris A PHOTOGRAPHER who spearheaded the developing role of news gathering in the navy in the 1960/70s, and who promoted news-worthy aspects of service life appearing on television and in national newspapers with award-winning photography, has died in Portsmouth aged 84. Royal navy cameraman David Frank Morris BEM, passed away on
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The link to the live broadcast of Steve’s funeral on Monday 30 January 2023 is set out below. Name Stephen King Location Oakley Wood Crematorium, Leamington – South Chapel Date & Time Monday 30/01/2023 10:30 Requester John Taylor Leamington Spa – John Taylor, Leamington Use the PIN number below to access your webcast Webcast Login
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We have now been informed by Hilary that Steve’s funeral will take place on Monday 30 January 2023 at 10.30am The funeral will take place at: Oakley Wood Crematorium Oakley Wood Road, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, England If any member can make Steve’s funeral then all will be welcome to attend. It would be helpful
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A love story that started with a blind date and endured 61 years of marriage finally drew to a close with a funeral service which had more than a touch of military precision. For Thurl Craft, aged 81, wife of RNPA member Nigel Craft, used her army background to ensure every aspect of her death
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We were informed at the end of September 2020 that one of our colleagues, Paul Wellings, crossed the bar on 28th September. Some time ago Paul was diagnosed with cancer and despite putting up the best of fights against this insidious disease he wasn’t able to pull through. Paul’s funeral was attended by several of