This very fitting photo and commentary was supplied by Jeff Dykes with approval by Les Taylor:
Message of Condolence
From our Chairman:
On behalf of the Royal Navy Communications Chiefs’ Association (RNCCA) we convey our deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and all members of the Royal Family. The recent solemn news of the passing of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has been received with great sadness among the entire membership of this association. As Royal Navy officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Ratings, both serving and veterans we feel an enormous sense of loss of our Lord High Admiral who shall forever be remembered. The HMS Kelly heritage linking Lord Louis Mountbatten to the Royal Navy Communications branch was staunchly supported by HRH and we are extremely proud and eternally grateful to the Duke of Edinburgh for all that he so successfully achieved on behalf of the Royal Navy, United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.
S C KERSLAKE
Lt Cdr RN Retd
Chair
RNCCA
Crossed the Bar – Ex CY Keith Ogier – Membership No: 1120
Sad to report 1120 CY Keith “Oggy” Ogier X the Bar 10th March 2021.
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Ex WOCY David Turner – Membership No:580
Very sad to report the passing of Dave Turner early on Sunday 14th February in Belgium after a short battle with Cancer. As you will know Dave was an RNCCA stalwart having served a number of years as the Dining Secretary. He will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with Marie-Eve. More details when known will be posted in the members section.
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Ex CCY Trevor Dann, Membership No. 395
Sad to report that Trevor has Crossed the bar
R.I.P.
Crossed the Bar – Ex FCCY Brian (Charlie) Madden – Non Member
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.
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