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Crossed the Bar – Former CCY Geoff Clarkson – Membership No: 983

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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

 

 

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Crossed the Bar – Former CCY Matt “Matty” Gaughan – Membership No: 431

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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.

 

 

 

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Crossed the Bar – Former CCY Marshall Jake Wade – Membership No: 650

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 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)

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RNA Biennial Parade

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“Royal Naval Association Biennial Parade – Sunday, 14th September
 

Would you like to have the opportunity to take part in the Royal Naval Associations’ Parade as part of an RNCCA squad? It is being held at the Cenotaph in Whitehall to commemorate the sacrifice of those of our predecessors lost wearing naval uniform, be it on land or sea.

In this 80th anniversary year of the conclusion of WWII, this is one of the final occasions where we might be graced with veterans of this conflict. It is beholden on us to take this opportunity to commemorate the resilience of that generation who sacrificed so much.

This is a much less formal event than the November ceremonies but allows members who cannot get those precious tickets through the RBL to parade at the cenotaph with the First Sea Lord taking the salute.  The parade will not take more than one hour. As well as giving the opportunity for members to meet it will also provide an opportunity for you to meet other associations and shipmates and have a beer or two on completion.

If you are interested in taking part please contact Mark (honsec@rncca.org) with your name and contact details.

It would be great to have the RNCCA represented at this very important event.

Paul

Chairman”

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