We wish to congratulate WO(CY) Rob Fuller (Member 921) on a well deserved promotion to Chief Yeoman Warder of The Tower. Rob has assumed the responsibilities of Chief Yeoman Warder and we wish him every success in this prestigious role that is a just reward for his long standing service to the Yeoman Warders. BZ Rob!
Crossed the Bar – Former WORS (WRNS) Sheila Hartley – Membership No: 594
Sad to report the passing of another RNCCA Member 594 WORS WRNS Shelia Hartley, our thoughts are with her husband Stephen and all family and friends at this sad time. Funeral is at 2pm on Wednesday 31st May at Wrexham Crematorium.
R.I.P. Shelia you will be sadly missed.
Shelia Hartley Funeral Details (update)
From Stephen Hartley. Wrexham Crematorium 1400 Wednesday 31st May and after at The Ramada Plaza in Wrexham. Anyone needing to stay over can get 15% discount at The Ramada Plaza but there are cheaper options in Wrexham. Any members that wish to attend the wake please get in touch with either myself or Stephen Hartley as the Hotel would like to know numbers.
Mark Rutley Hon Sec RNCCA
Crossed the Bar – Former FCRS ‘Bill’ Bailey – Membership No: 443
It is My sad duty to report the passing of 443 FCRS John “Bill” Bailey our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Chris and all the family at this sad time.
Funeral Details: The funeral is set for Wednesday 24th May at 11.30 am All Saints Church, Denmead followed by the Committal at The Oaks Havant Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only but donations to Alzheimer’s Research UK or Cancer Research UK.
R.I.P. John.
Crossed the Bar – Former CRS(RCI) Jim Cook – Membership No: 966
It is My sad duty to report the passing of 966 CRS(RCI) Jim Cook in Queensland Australia, where he lived, on 15th April 2023. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family at this sad time.
R.I.P. Jim
Crossed the Bar – Former Lt/FCRS Dennis Alderson – Membership No: 002
It is with heavy heart my sad duty to report the passing of one of our “Founding Fathers” and former Mess President at HMS Mercury RNCCA Member 002 Lt/CRS Dennis Alderson, aged 92. Our thoughts and prayers are with his Son Mike and all the family and friends at this sad time.
Please see the fitting tribute written by Jeff Dykes in the “Crossed the bar” menu item in the members area.
R.I.P. Dennis
Updated: Crossed the Bar – Former WORS Ken Lee – Membership No.: 31
My sad duty to report the passing of RNCCA Member 31 WORS Ken Lee 23rd March 2023. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends at this sad time.
Details of Ken’s funeral from his son Geoff:
We invite all those wishing to pay their last respects to Ken Lee to join us at Breakspear Crematorium, HA4 7SJ on Wednesday 12th April at 2.30pm – from there on to The Woodman pub, Pinner, HA5 2PR for drinks and refreshments. Family flowers only please and any donation greatly received will be going to the RN Benevolent Trust. Thank you.
The service will be live streamed for those unable to make it – further details to follow
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Former CY (Could be CCY) Tony Treacher – Non Member
Jake Ward informed us of the sad passing of Tony Treacher after a nasty fall on holiday in Portugal – No other details at this time.
R.I.P.
Did you know that we have an RNCCA Facebook page administered carefully by our Hon Sec Mark – Please click on the link to have a look: Facebook
Commodore Anthony Morrow CVO
Taken from The Daily Telegraph 18th March 2023.
“The King has been pleased to appoint the following as Extra Equerries….. Commodore Anthony Morrow, CVO.
The appointment to date from 17 Mar 23.”
(Commodore Anthony Morrow, CVO was Captain of HMS Mercury 1988 – 1991 and the last Commodore
of The Royal Yacht Britannia in 1997).
Crossed the Bar – Former RS Ted Jones – Membership No.: 889
My sad duty to report the passing of RNCCA Member 889 RS Ted Jones 3rd March 2023. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends at this sad time.
R.I.P.