It is with great personal sadness that I have to inform you that Mike (Ginge) Whetlor 'crossed the bar' on Monday 22 January 2024. He served onboard Lowestoft during the 1965-1967 commission as an AB Gunnery rate.

Mike was a 'Ganges Boy' and one of the original members of the Lowie Association and a great supporter who attended all our reunions and also the annual 'Jolly Boys' meet ups at the UJC. He was also a keen member of the 'Nelson Society' having served on HMS Victory as ship's company/guide when it was run by the RN.

When we became aware that we lived not far away from each other we used to regularly meet up for a pub lunch and a good 'lamp swinging' session. He had retired from life as a London Bus driver to the Somerset seaside town of Watchet and when I moved to Taunton a few years ago he would catch the bus every 10-14 days so he could have a few tots and lunch with me at my new abode.
He became a great mate and we both looked forward to our 'Tot Times' and spinning a few dits.
I will miss him greatly and send sincere condolences to his wife Loretta.

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