It is with great personal sadness I write to inform you of the passing of RNCCA member Lt. Cdr Robert “Bob” Villier 855 (to many of us aka “Drafty”)
A man that shaped my Royal Navy career and my employment at QHM Portsmouth.
My thoughts and prayers are with Charlotte, George & Harrison at this sad time. RIP Bob till we T it up again. Mark Rutley Hon Sec RNCCA
R.I.P.
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My very sad duty to report the passing of my old Shipmate (We were CYs on HMS Invincible together 1993) RNCCA Member 983 CCY Geoff Clarkson. He passed away peaceful on Friday 08 August 2025 his wife Carol by his bedside. Geoff accomplished an amazing career at sea serving with both the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. RIP Geoff a pleasure to have served with you.
Mark Rutley
Hon Sec RNCCA
Sad to report 431 CCY Matt “Matty” Gaughan passed away on 23rd July 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are will all the family and friends at this sad time.
R.I.P.
Funeral Details from his daughter Kathrine;
Friday 15th August at 15:15 at
The Oaks Havant Crematorium
Bartons Road,
Havant
PO9 5NA
Katherine has yet to organise the wake but states that any Association members who attend the funeral will be welcome to attend. The details will be available on the day.
My sad duty to report the loss of RNCCA Member 650 CCY Marshall Jake Wade His funeral will be held at 1030 14th August at All Saints Church Catherington followed by a wake at the nearby pub. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tanya and all the family at this sad time.
R.I.P.
(If any members are able to attend the funeral and or wake please can they contact me so as I can pass on numbers and names to Jakes Daughter Tanya, Many thanks, Mark)
Sad to report that Duncan crossed the bar in Australia on 15th May 2025 aged 105. Duncan was Mark Rutley’s father in law.
Our sincere condolences to Jane, Mark and the rest of his family.
(See members section for further details)
R.I.P.
My sad duty to report RNCCA Member 296 Lt/FCRS Anthony John “Tony” Cokes MBE X The Bar on 27th January 2025.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his Son Mark and all the family at this sad time.
R.I.P.
Very sad to report that Dave Morris crossed the bar at 23:00 on Friday 3rd January. Please find below a message posted on Facebook from his wife Mary.
“David took his last breath in the Peddars Way Hospice – Meadow Room at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lyn at 2300 on Friday 3rd January. He was at peace and in no pain.
We celebrate a life well lived.
Mary and family.”
Dave was a very well respected communicator and a passionate Bunting, he will be missed.
The RNCCA send its condolences and thoughts to Mary and family .
R.I.P.
Funeral Details:
My sad duty to report the passing of CRS Fred Harder RNCCA Membership Number 533.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter Anne and all the family at this sad time.
R.I.P.