Tributes to Non-Lowie's who have 'crossed the bar'

[loftysmudge]

Shipmate Ken Curran of Bolton RNA "crossed the bar" last Wednesday, he was 95. Ken served as a DEM(S) rating in WW2 on various merchant ships, and 1 Warship HMS Rodney.

RIP Ken.

It was Ken's funeral today, lovely little non religious service. And one of those strange WW"2 stories that Ken never mentioned, he was due to join a merchant vessel, I think the SS Polperro, as a DEM(S) rating and missed the ship sailing as his train was delayed by bombing, the ship sailed for New York and was sunk by a U Boat with all hands. Fate eh?

[jacko]

RIP Ken we owe so much to that generation

[Richie]

Just heard that my old oppo from Droylsden RNA crossed the bar on New Years Eve
Called uncle albert as Derek resembled Uncle Albert from Only Fools and Horses, A staunch supporter of the RNA he served in both the Royal and latter the Merchant Navy. He had been suffering Cancer and Parkinsons for quite a few years. He was always supporting the Droylsden RNA functions and out on his Narrow boat at every opportunity, infact he took his boat out on the day that he died. Although not at Droylsden RNA anymore I will miss the old fella. Sleep Tight Derek, watch done

[Ianmac]

RIP Derek..............

[loftysmudge]

Just heard that my old oppo from Droylsden RNA crossed the bar on New Years Eve
Called uncle albert as Derek resembled Uncle Albert from Only Fools and Horses, A staunch supporter of the RNA he served in both the Royal and latter the Merchant Navy. He had been suffering Cancer and Parkinsons for quite a few years. He was always supporting the Droylsden RNA functions and out on his Narrow boat at every opportunity, infact he took his boat out on the day that he died. Although not at Droylsden RNA anymore I will miss the old fella. Sleep Tight Derek, watch done

Very sorry to hear that Richie, I remember him from the functions we attended at Droylesden RNA.

[loftysmudge]

RIP Derek(Uncle Albert)

[loftysmudge]

Very sorry to announce that Bernard Leaver ex ERA of Atherton RNA has Crossed the Bar, RIP Bernard you were a good man and will be much missed at Atherton Branch.

[Ianmac]

Sorry to hear the sad news Tony.
RIP Bernard............

[Ianmac]

The following has been submitted by Steve Foster [sgangpompey]

I know that this is an unusual request but can any Lowie attend this shipmates last parade. Please see the following:

Tony Richards passed away on 7th January in Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, aged 66 years. He served on HMS Antrim and saw active service in the Falklands.

He has no known family and the Veterans Bereavement Support Service are appealing to veterans and others to go along and ensure that his funeral is marked with the full dignity he deserves.

The service will take place on Thursday 26th January at 12 noon at Portchester Crematorium, South Chapel - Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Fareham. PO16 8NE

RIP Tony...........

[loftysmudge]

The following has been submitted by Steve Foster [sgangpompey]

RIP Tony...........

I hope that any ex Lowie's in the Pompey area will be able to attend the funeral, if as said he has no known family his ex shipmates, to me anyway,becomes his family and he deserves to have a good send off. RIP Tony.