Tony (Sandy) Sanders

We have been informed that Sandy Sanders who served onboard Lowestoft during the 1974-1977 era as an AB Gunnery rate 'Crossed the bar' on the 11th February 2026 aged 70.
Sandy was a stalwart member from the beginning of the association and attended all the reunions with his dear wife Jacquie up to last year when he was unable to come along due to ill health.
A great oppo who was always willing to help at the reunions bringing along his lovely rum tub and other Lowestoft memorabilia and acting as the "duty photographer".
We will miss Sandy who has left us far too soon.

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Really sorry to hear this very sad news.
RIP Sandy.

This is awful news. Only learned of his back story recently, never having got to know him that well. He was unfailingly present, and you always think you have time. Irreplaceable. Farewell Sandy.

Home is the sailor, home from the sea. RL Stevenson

RIP Sandy you were a great shipmate

Only this minute heard the sad news so havent had time to take it onboard. Always an ever present til last year dear Sandy was a really enthusiastic member of our gang. As always and inevitably I meant to ring him and Jaquie to ask how he was getting on. Only a few days ago I thought that I must ring but didnt. Thats all I can say at present, another of our young lads gone far too soon.

Very sad news ,a great shipmate RIP my friend watch done

This is such sad news. I used to enjoy our occasional chats and he will be missed at our annual gatherings. RIP Sandy.

So So Sad to hear this Rip Sandy

Jacquie has asked me to inform all that Sandy's wishes were to have an unattended direct cremation which will take place on Tuesday 3rd March. She has asked that we all raise a glass on that day to celebrate his life and remember him in our own special way.

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Originally Posted by Ianmac

Jacquie has asked me to inform all that Sandy's wishes were to have an unattended direct cremation which will take place on Tuesday 3rd March. She has asked that we all raise a glass on that day to celebrate his life and remember him in our own special way.

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Will certainly do that.

Will certainly do that. I would have gone up if it was possible on the day.

Only heard this sad news todayRIP Sandy condolences to all the family.

Just seen this, such sad news and as right,y said a stalwart of the Association
A great oppo and will be sadly missed. Thoughts go out to Jaqckie

Awful news indeed but for me, not unexpected. I sent a text to Sandy on Christmas Eve to see how he was but got no reply. So, knowing that he had a serious health issue I feared the worst. So sad, he was such decent, nice guy and always good company. He will be sorely missed. Commiserations to Tony’s lovely wife Jaquie. RIP shipmate, gone but not forgotten.