2024  
  WO1 (RSM) Sid Lea  
 

The sad news of the death on 4 January of WO1 (RSM) Sid Lea is announced.  Sid had been ill for some time and died in the early hours. Sid served with The Queen's Royal Regiment, was attached to the East Surreys for a tour, was with The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment on amalgamation, then 1 QUEENS, had a tour as a CSgt Instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and finished his service as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Battalion under Lt Col (later Maj-Gen) Mike Reynolds. The funeral will take place at 10.30 on 4 February a St Nicholas Church, High Street, Newport, Shropshire TP10 7BP.Should you wish to write to Muriel his wife her address is 15, Farm Grove, Newport , TF10 7PX.

  
  Maj Richard Thornton TD  
  The sad death on 5 December of Major Richard Thornton TD, ex 5th Battalion, PWRR and Middlesex is announced.  His funeral will take place at 11.00hrs on 30 January at St Botolph's without Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TL, next to Liverpool Street Station.  There will be a reception, almost certainly at Armoury House, after the funeral.  Please could you inform Adrian de Villiers on adrian.devilliers@hotmail.co.uk if you indend on attending.  Thank you.  
  Sgt Peter 'Hovis' Brown  
  The sad death on 11 December of Sgt Peter 'Hovis' Brown, ex 1st Battalion is announced.  Hovis suffered from dementia for many years and if you knew him and can share some memories of him the family would love to hear from you.  Please contact Deb Sullivan on the 1st Battalion FB page.  Hovis' funeral, which will be a private family affair will take place at Picket Meadow in Devon on Monday 13 January.  
  Maj John Ross  
 

The sad death on 19 December of Major John Ross, ex 6/7 QUEENS and RAF is announced.  As a notable historian, John contributed greatly to the Horsham Branch battlefield tours.  Details of his funeral will be posted in due course.  May he rest in peace.

  
  Lt Simon Fraser  
  The sad death on 16 December after a long illness bravely bourne of Lt Simon Fraser, ex 2nd Battalion and Queen's Own Buffs is announced.  Details of his funeral will be posted in due course.  May he rest in peace.  
  Cpl David Welch  
   The sad death on 11 December of Cpl David Welch, ex 1st Battalion is announced.  David's funeral will take place on 8 January at 2pm at Cambridge Crematorium, Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB3 0JJ followed by a wake at The White Horse in Oakington which is just a few minutes down the road from the Crematorium.  
  Maj Richard Thornton TD  
  The sad death on 5 December of Major Richard Thornton TD, ex 5th Battalion and HAC is announced.  details of his funeral will be posted in due course.  
  Lt Col Foster Herd TD JP DL  
  The sad death on 4 December of Lt Col Foster Herd TD JP DL, ex 5th, 7th and 6/7th Battalions and Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment is announced.  His funeral will take place on Monday 6 January at 11.00 at St Mary's Church, Fordingbridge, Hampshire and attendees are invited to refreshments at a venue opposite the church after the Service, which will be followed by a private family cremation. Could those who intend to be present please inform Nick at nick@moodesignagency.co.uk  
  Pte Charlie Toomer  
  The sad death on 18 Nov of Pte Charlie Toomer, ex 2nd Battalion and Queen's Own Buffs is announced.  His funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium, 285 Sutton Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5PX on 12 December at 15.30hrs.  May he rest in peace.  
  Lt-Col Peregrine (Peter) Barrow  
  Lt-Col Peregine (Peter) Barrow, ex 2nd Battalion, PWRR and QRR passed away in the early hours of 31 October.  Peter commanded the 2nd Battalion in Gibraltar from September 1978 to August 1979 before taking the Battalion to Colchester and subsequently to Northern Ireland in 1980 taking over 460 square miles of the Counties of Armagh and Tyrone.  Although a quieter tour than previous ones in Belfast and Londonderry, over 3000lbs of explosive, both commercal and home-made was recovered, 1,600lbs of it in position as culvert bombs; approximately 200 rounds were fired at soldiers of the Battalion and around 400 rounds were returned, mostly by sangar sentries.  He is survived by his wife Claire.  Details of his funeral will be posted in due course.  
  Bertram Robert David Jones  
  Bertram Passed away peacefully in his sleep 20 October 24 at the ripe old age of 104 years the last surviving member of 5th Buffs.  His funeral will be held at Barnstaple Crematorium 20 November 2024 at 1340.  
  Pte Peter Dunford  
  The sad death earlier this month is announced of Pte Peter Dunford, ex-C Coy 5 Queen's who served with the anti tank platoon. His funeral will take place at 1015hrs on  Thurs 7 Nov 24 at Hastings Crematorium, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2AE. Any donations to Peter to the RNLI via Banfield and Pumphrey Funeral Directors.  
  Cpl Mick Taylor  
 

The sad death on 22 October of Cpl Mick Taylor ex 3rd Battalion who sadly passed on Sunday is announced.  His funeral will be on 11th November at 12:30 at Charing Crematorium,  New Court Wood. TN23 7TZ.  Alternatively you can meet at 11 Rising Road, Ashford Kent. TN27 0EB at 11:00 AM to follow the hearse.  A wake will follow the celebration of Mick's life, thedetails of which will be given out at the funeral.

  
  Cpl Michael (Mick) Tees  
  The sad death is announced of Cpl Michael (Mick) Tees ex 3rd Battalion and R SUSSEX.  His funeral will take place on 1 November at 3PM at Worthing Crematorium (Findon) followed by a wake at the RBL East Preston.  If you are going to attend please email Dave Tilley at davidtilley2403@gmail.com so that he can make the correct catering arrangements.  
  Pte Bill Hazard  
 

The sad death of Pte William Hazard on 24 November is announced.  His funeral will take place at Thanet Crematorium on 3 January 2025 at 15.00hrs.  Should you be unable to attend and wish to watch the funeral online you can do so by going to https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view using the log in 748-1405

  
  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.		  
     
  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.

  
     
  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.

  
     
  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.
 
     
  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.