Obituaries,
Deaths and Funerals
15/1/21
It is
with deep
sadness that I have to inform you of the death of one of the
greatest Warrant
Officers in the RAF Police, former WO Norman Dodds who
passed away at 1930
hours on Monday 11 January 2021. You could not meet a more
genuine and pleasant
individual and I was proud to have served with him at
P&SS(Det) Gutersloh.
Dee Dodds phoned me this evening to relay the news. Norman
was suffering from
COPD. RIP Norman
David Swaithe
15/1/21
Sad news I'm afraid chaps. For
those who met my good friend Mark, (The stonemason who
created Buster's Memorial for us) he took his own life
a few days ago and is now flying free with the birds.
RIP Mark and thank you for all you did.
Scott Etheridge
6/1/21
Andrew
Dunkley, former RAFP is making his final journey as I
type, please spare a thought for him and his wife
Marie and 2 girls as they say their goodbyes, sorry I
couldn't be there guys. Taken too soon RIP Andy, take
a seat at the bar!!
Sarah Criddle
4/1/21
From Dave
Brewster...... Sadly another Snowdrop lost but not
Forgotten. Jim Murray (who I had the honour to serve
with at Akrotiri) sadly passed away on 26 December 2020
almost exactly 3 years after his brain tumour diagnosis.
15/12/20
Sad to report the recent
death of Gordon Kendrick, in his sleep, aged 85.
We served our national service at RAF Aldergrove, in
1960/61. Gordon was the intelligent one among us
as he was previously and subsequently an analytical
chemist. He worked for Ind Coop (beer) in Burton
on Trent, Staffs.
After the 60s, we lost touch, but regained
friendship via the old fashioned telephone, after 60
years. He had an amazing memory for the names of
those who were on the Police Flight, at Aldergrove in
1960. Sadly, his memory of last week was not so
sharp. His wife had died the year before he
contacted me and he is survived by 3 daughters.
Gordon never joined the Association, simply because he did
not know it existed.
May Gordon Rest in Peace.
John Walton
10/12/20
Ken Sims a ex RAFP dog handler in Hong
Kong 59/61 has passed on aged 84 Ken had no
relatives A POwer of Attorney for him was given to
Ann Cox Ken passed away in Eastleigh care home on
Periton Road Minehead on 23 Nov2020 His funeral will
take place on 15 Dec at 11am at St Johns church
Carhampton .anyone wishing to attend the funeral on
line can establish a link
https://evt.live/Ian/funeral-service-for-the-late kenneth-william-Sims
Ken Simms...centre
Hong Kong 1959.
9/12/20
Reported this morning on another group the death
last week of former SNCO David Thorpe aged 64 from
Pontypridd.He served 23 years in the RAFP. RIP
Des Saint
7/12/20
Heard
on the grapevine that former Snowdrop Peter Workman (52) passed
away after an illness on 30 Nov 2020. My Condolences go out to
the family for their loss and may Peter rest in peace.
5/12/20
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that
our dear friend Mick Carter has left us at 10.15 this
morning.
Our thoughts are with
his wife Shirley and his family.
I’ll endeavour to
keep you informed about any arrangements.
God bless
you Mick, you are in our thoughts and prayers..
David Jubb
As promised the details of
the Funeral of our dear friend
is as follows.
The service will take place
at Lincoln Crematorium at 11.10 hours on 18th January
2021.
Sadly because of Covid-19
restrictions, only close family can attend..
However, a Memorial Service
followed by a Celebration of Mick’s Life (Attendance
and drinking will be mandatory) is to be held in the
summer, at a date to be decided.
Shirley would like to
express her thanks to all who have sent their love and
best wishes, your kind words have meant so much..
Finally, stay safe and stay
in touch.
Dave Jubb
URGENT INFORMATION
Just wanted to update you all on
Mick Carter’s Funerial service
The service has been moved to
Wednesday 13th January 2021 at 11.10am.
A final Tribute to Mick
Carter and may he rest in Peace
Well today has now finally
arrived, and is the day that Mick Carter now takes his final
Chariot Ride, before being put to rest and knowing that his Duty
has finally been completed here…. But this Final Chariot ride,
is like none that has gone on before him…. No signs of the Black
& Red Stripe (Markings) the White Bumpers or the Blue Light
or Martin Horns to fanfare him out from here and onto the new
level, just like all of us, a simple humble man who not only has
provided true Service to his family but also to this Country…For
those who knew him Mick, he would / will probably be
affectionately known as the fun loving Character, with the
ability to make people laugh, especially with that cheeky smile
and off line grin he had.. To those who didn’t know him
personally I am afraid the loss is totally yours!!!……….Today all
those little things collected from medals to Bracelets, (housed
in the leather pouch on his belt) to RAF Police Warrant Card,
F1250, F145, F6442, F658 along with the MOD 315, also now put
also to rest with the hope that at least one day and Perhaps the
Grand Children may want to see then…..…But at least there may be
now the consolation, that perhaps he will rejoin his former
colleagues in the Eternal RAF Police Club on high…Although it
would amuse me, if rather than on the Pearly Gates Greeting
people, St Peter as the Bar Manager inside that RAF Police Club,
decided to say to Mick… Sorry '' cocker '' you have to man the
Main Gates until your mate D Jubb.... ley arrives, to take
over?….My Sincere Condolences go to all of his Family especially
his wife at this time,.. but please take comfort and rest
assured, that whilst there are those of us around, he will never
be truly forgotten especially from this Unique Brotherhood and
Dysfunctional Family which is known as the Royal Air Force
Police !!! Farewell Mick …. ‘Have a Safe Journey up Hill 60’
Mark Conibere
Funeral details for
WRAF Sergeant (RAF Police SIB) Vera APPLEGATE
The funeral for our
aunt Vera Applegate will be held next Monday, 7 Dec.
We plan to meet at the crematorium shortly before the
ceremony at 3.20pm.
Location: North-East
Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, London SM4
4NU
We’ve arranged some
refreshments afterwards at:
The Morden
Brook, Lower
Morden Lane, Morden SM4 4SS
Please
let me know of any special dietary requirements.
If
you would like to make a donation in Vera’s memory, we
thought the following would be suitable (Kimba,
her beloved Alsatian, was a rescue dog):
Battersea
Dogs
and Cats Home, 4 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4AA
For
those not able to attend on Monday, there will be a
live stream of the ceremony. The link can be forwarded
as soon as it’s provided by our funeral
directors.
We would be very happy to receive any further information or
photos that you or your contacts could provide. Of course,
we would give a warm welcome to any who wish to attend the
funeral.
—
Dr. Helen Mulligan
Ditton Corner
Fen Ditton
Cambridge CB5 8SU
t: +44 (0)1223 292066
m: +44 (0)7725 336789
e: helen.mulligan@carltd.com
Ken
Sims ex RAF police dog handler served at Kai Tak 59/61 passed
on in Ilfracombe nursing home on 23 Nov 20. Gerry White
Sad
to inform you all of the passing of former snowdrop Simon Gale
who passed away on the 18 November 2020. Simon was 79 years of
age and served and survived action in Yemen and Aden and saw
tours in Germany and in the UK. Later he served as civilian
police officer with Somerset & Bath Constabulary. He is
survived by his two sons and his wife Siobain. My condolences
are offered to the family for their loss and may Simon rest in
peace.
I am extremely saddened to announce the
passing of my father-in-law and ex RAF Policeman, Alan
Singleton. He was a kind and gentle family man who cared for
all of his loved ones up until the moment he was robbed by
dementia last September & now sadly taken from us by
COVID. Our only consolation is that he is now reunited with
his sweetheart and true love Marlene. May he rest in peace x
Paul Savage