| Maj Maurice Nason TD | ||
| Major Maurice Nason TD, aged 93, at 0400 on 1 November in Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford. Maurice had a stroke about a week ago and died peacefully in his sleep. Maurice started his military career as a National Serviceman with the Royal Fusiliers in 1950 and was transferred to the East Surreys in Libya for his last six months. On demob he spent his then obligatory 4 years TA service with 6th (Bermondsey) Battalion the Queen's Royal Regiment where he subsequently remained, transitioning to the surviving D Company 3rd Battalion (TA) the Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment in 1961. When D Company left Bermondsey and was absorbed into the new 6th Battalion (TA) the Queen's Regiment in 1967 Maurice transferred to Kingston where he was later recruited and commissioned into the RAMC (TA). He eventually became QM and later 2IC of his unit until he retired. Whilst in the RAMC Maurice remained active in the 6th (Bermondsey) Battalion Old Comrades Association becoming Chairman in 1990 until formal activities ceased in 2015. However, despite increasing poor health he loyally continued to support Regimental activities including the annual Act of Remembrance in Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his exceptional loyal service and dedication to the Regiments spanning 76 years. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. | ||
| LCpl Neil Donahue | ||
| The sad news of the death on 27 October, after a long illness, of LCpl Neil Donahue, ex 2nd Battalion, is announced. The details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace. | ||
| Cpl John Wallace | ||
| The sad death on 14 October of Cpl John Wallace, ex 2nd Ballaion and Queen's Own Buffs is announced. His funeral will take place on Thursday 5 Nov at Funeral Service - 1pm atbSaint Hilda's Catholic Church 9 Breakspear, Shephall, StevenageSG2 9SQ | ||
| WO2 John 'Bluey' Hedges | ||
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WO2 John 'Bluey' Hedges, ex 1st and 6/7th Battalions and RAF on23 October. Bluey was an expert skill-at-arms instructor and sniper and a much respected member of the battalions in which he served. His funeral will take place on Friday 20 November at 11.30hrs at Easthampstead Park Cemetary, Wokingham, RG40 3DW. May he rest in peace |
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| Sgt Paul Downham | ||
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Sgt Paul Downham, ex 2nd Battalion on 23 October. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace. |
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| Sgt Rodney George Patterson | ||
| The sad death on 15 September of Sgt Rodney George Patterson, ex 2nd Battalion and R SUSSEX is announced. He was 88. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. may he rest in peace. | ||
| Sgt Brian 'Kitch' Kitchenham | ||
| The sad death on 21 September of Sgt Brian 'Kitch' Kitchenham, ex 1st Battalion is announced. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace. | ||
| Sgt Brian Allen | ||
| The sad death on 18 September of Sgt Brian Allen, ex 1st Battalion , is announced. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace. | ||
| Pte Brian 'Eddie' Edwards | ||
| The sad death on 7 September of Pte Brian 'Eddie' Edwards, ex 2nd Battalion is announced. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. May he rest in peace | ||
| Lt Phillip Bell | ||
| The sad death on 14 August of Lt Philip Bell, ex 3rd Battalion, aged 78 is announced. He won an Army Scholarship to RMA Sandhurst, from where he was commissioned into 3 QUEENS in August 1968. He served in Germany, Gibraltar and Northern Ireland, and attended the Royal Military College of Science at Shrivenham, where he read Aeronautical Engineering, during this time. He returned to the Regiment but did not stay for more than two years, subsequently moving as a civilian into the burgeoning computer industry. Philip's cremation will take place at Wealden Crematorium, East Sussex at 12.00 on Tuesday 8 September for any former colleagues who may wish to attend. May he rest in peace | ||