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.

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).