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WOII Thomas McLucas | ||
The sad death on 13 August of WOII Thomas McLucas is announced. Thomas served in 6/7 QUEENS, 8 Queens Fusiliers and as a PWRR in The London Regiment. His funeral will take place at the South London Crematorium, Rowan Road, London SW16 5JG at 10.00am on 20 September. You are asked to arrive by 09.45. Donations in lieu of flowers please to The Royal British Legion. May he rest in peace. |
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Cpl John Robinson | ||
The sad death on 25 August of LCpl John Robinson, ex 1st Battalion is announced. John had been suffering with prostate cancer. He was one of three brothers John, Jim 'Jimbob' and Kenny. His funeral took place at 3PM on Monday 16 September at Herne Bay Crematorium. May he rest in peace. | ||
Capt Alan Marston | ||
The sad death on 11 July of Captain Alan Marston ex 1st Battalion. Alan served in the 1st Battalion between 1974-1981. His funeral took place on Thursday 22 August at 11.30am at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, London Road, Waterlooville. For those who wish to contact the family, please contact Mat Marston on 07758 288 555 and Will Marston 07982 609367 - his sons. May he rest in peace. |
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LCpl John Parsons | ||
The sad death on 3 August of LCpl John Parsons, ex 1st Battalion is announced. His funeral took place on 6 August at Enschede, Netherlands on 6 August. He is survived by his wife Helge. May he rest in peace. |
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Pte Michael Moore | ||
The sad death on 4 August of Pte Michael Moore, ex 3rd Battalion, is announced. His funeral was a quiet family affair. May he rest in peace. | ||
Private Kenneth George Taylor | ||
The sad death on 29 July after a short illness of Private Kenneth George Taylor aged 80 is announced. Ken served in 1Bn the Royal Sussex Regt, then on amalgamation with 3rd Battalion, The Queen’s Regiment. May he rest in peace. | ||
Cpl Joe Grieve | ||
The sad death earlier this month following a long illness with cancer of Cpl Joe Grieve, ex 2nd Battalion is announced. Joe served in the Signal Platoon of the 2nd Battalion before joining the Ulster Defence Regiment. Following service with them he joined the Royal Navy as a submariner, accepted because of his expertise in Morse Code. His funeral took place on 6 Aug at 1300hrs at St Asaph Crematorium, Glascoed Road, St Asaph, LL17 0LG followed by a wake at Rhyl Rugby Club, Tynewydd Road. May he rest in peace. | ||
CSgt John Kench | ||
The sad death on 18 July of CSgt John Kench is announced. He had a serious training accident in the early 70s when he was run over by a Saracen armoured vehicle whilst acting as civpop in Canturbury. He spent 3 years recovering in hospital before he was medically discharged. He had been allocated to the 1st Battalion although he never served with them. In later life, he was made an honoury member of the RCT TA by Master Driver London District with the rank of CSgt so as he could act as a driving instructor and testing officer on CVRT. John always maintained his connection with The Queen's Regiment and remained a member of the Association until his death. His funeral took place at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Road, West Crawley Sussex RH10 3NQ followed by a wake. |
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LCpl Mark Richmond | ||
The sad death on 13 July of LCpl Mark Richmond is announced.His funeral took place on Fri 16 Aug at 14.30 at Medway Crematorium West Chapel, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Chatham, Kent ME5 9QU. The family have requested no flowers but donations are requested for the PWRR Benevolent Fund, A/c No 1046823, Sort Code 16-19-26 Reference Richmond QRRA. | ||
Sgt Robin Dunn | ||
The sad death on 23 July is announced of Sgt Robin Dunn, ex 7th, 6/7th and RE. His funeral will be held on Tuesday the 13 of August at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Road Crawley, RH10 3NQ at 1430hrs. And after at the Bent Arms Lindfield. RH16 2HP. | ||
Bandsman Pat Fuller | ||
The sad death is announced of Bandsman Pat Fuller who died on 20 July. His funeral will take place at Barham Crematorium on 9 August at 1500. May he rest in peace. | ||
LCpl Jimmy Dillon | ||
The sad death on 19 July of LCpl Jimmy Dillon, ex 2nd battaion is announced. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace. | ||
Cpl Justin Farrow | ||
The sad death on 4 July of Cpl Justin Farrow, ex 2 QUEENS and 2PWRR is announced. His funeral will take place on at 11.30 on Thursday the 1st of August 2024 at Hawkinge Crematorium, CT18 7AG followed by a wake at Hythe Albion Social Club, Albert Lane, Hythe, CT21 6BY. The family has requested family flowers only and any nonations in Justin’s memory to Kidney Care UK. May he rest in peace. | ||
LCpl Frankie Chivers | ||
The sad death on 15 July of LCpl Frankie Chivers is announced. Frankie was a member of Holland Company, 1 QUEENS and was very well respected. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace. | ||