Very sad to report that ‘Charlie’ Madden crossed the bar on 1st January 2021. Charlie was a very well respected member of the Communications branch and there are some very nice tributes to him on the RNCCA facebook page.
R.I.P.
Rob Fuller – Membership Number 921 – Very Many Congratulations!
Rob has most recently been promoted to Yeoman Gaoler (Second in Command) of the Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London. This is a first for any Naval member of the Yeoman Warders to be selected for promotion to this level. Some of us have been privileged to enjoy the warm hospitability that Rob has extended to the RNCCA in the past including a personal tour of the Tower and Supper in the Mess. I am sure you will wish to join me in congratulating Rob on his wonderful achievement. BZ Rob.
Stephen Kerslake
Chair
Crossed the Bar – Ex FCCY John (Fred) Wilesmith Former Member No. 493
Sad to report that Fred crossed the bar on Thursday 26th November 2020
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Ex CCY Alan Wombell Mem. No. 1122
Sad to report that Alan crossed the bar on 19th November 2020 aged 83
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Captain D. O’Reilly, OBE, RN – Hon. Life President – Mem. No. 400
Sad to say that Captain D O’Reilly, OBE, RN Hon. Life Vice President
passed away on Sunday 8th November 2020. Goto the Crossed the Bar section in the Members area to read a Eulogy from Geoff Dykes
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Ex FCRS ‘Dixie’ Dean MBE RVM Mem. No: 387
Sadly Dixie passed away on Friday 2nd October 2020. Dixie had a long and distinguished career on the Royal Yacht and then as a Judge’s Clerk at the Royal Courts of Justice. No other details known yet.
R.I.P.
Ex RS Peter Bell (Non Member)
Peter sadly passed away, aged 83, after a lengthy illness at his home in San Diego, California. John Littlefield has summarised his career in an article published in the Crossed the Bar section of the website.
R.I.P.
Details of the 2020 AGM
Please click on the link to read a report (with pictures) on the 2020 AGM, written by our new Chairman Stephen Kerslake.
HMS Illustrious 1982 – 2014
From Ian Stirton Smith:
“I have a copy of a book titled ‘HMS Illustrious (V) 1982 – 2014 The Royal Navy’s Longest Serving Aircraft Carrier’ and in good condition.
Never having served in her it is offered, for a small donation to our Charities, on a first come first served basis. Buyer collect or collect at the next Reunion. Contact me via Hon Sec RNCCA.
Ian Stirton Smith”
AGM 2020 Details
These are in the members section: