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by Steven Cole
Fri Dec 12, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN CROSSFIELD (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 1
Views: 320

Funeral Details

The following information is from the Evening Chronicle Newcastle

JOHN CROSSFIELD
(Rowlands Gill) 4/11/45 - 24/11/25

John had a very full life. He was a loving husband and will be sadly missed by his wife Norma of nearly 50 years. He was a kind man, as their many friends from across the world ...
by Steven Cole
Wed Nov 26, 2025 8:29 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN CROSSFIELD (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 1
Views: 320

JOHN CROSSFIELD (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)

It is with sad regret to announce that Bob Witherspoon emailed me yesterday to say that John Crossfield had passed away on Monday 24th November. He leaves a wife, Norma. Other details will be posted here as they are known.

Personal Message
I'm so sorry to hear that John has passed away. During ...
by Steven Cole
Sat Nov 15, 2025 6:21 pm
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: ALLAN CRABB (SHAPWICK DEPOT)
Replies: 1
Views: 281

ALLAN CRABB (SHAPWICK DEPOT)

It is with sad regret to announce that James Bobbett (G0MSL) emailed me yesterday to say that Allan Crabb had passed away earlier this week. Other details will be published here as they are known.
by Steven Cole
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MILES DEXTER - (CENTRAL STORES)
Replies: 0
Views: 60589

MILES DEXTER - (CENTRAL STORES)

It is with sad regret to announce that Miles Dexter passed away on 25th June 2025. The service to remember and celebrate his life is to be held on Thursday 17th July 2025 at 13:15hrs at the following location:

Green Acres Heartherley Park
Headley
Grayshott Road
Hindhead
GU35 8LA

Details of the ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN PERRY (WT- WEYHILL MU)
Replies: 1
Views: 91827

Re: JOHN PERRY (WT- WEYHILL MU)

By chance I came across a Facebook posting today that gave some details of John's passing, details as follows:

"John Perry who was brought up in the village (Kings Somborne near Andover Hampshire) and is known to some of the older residents (Marj Tubby is one) died on 7th January following being ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: RON RICHARDSON (SWT - DURHAM DETACHMENT)
Replies: 1
Views: 95986

Funeral Details

Funeral details from Bob Witherspoon are as follows:

Ron’s funeral will be held at Coundon Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8PE on Monday 30th December 2024 at 11.30 am and afterwards in Hett Village Hall.
by Steven Cole
Mon Dec 16, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: RON RICHARDSON (SWT - DURHAM DETACHMENT)
Replies: 1
Views: 95986

RON RICHARDSON (SWT - DURHAM DETACHMENT)

It is with sad regret to announce that Sharon Milburn emailed me today to say that Ron Richardson died at his home where he had been receiving palliative care on 12th December 2024. Other details will be published here as they are known.

Ron Richardson taken in March 1985
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by Steven Cole
Thu Oct 24, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE PHILLIPS (CWE - HORSEFERRY HOUSE)
Replies: 5
Views: 138983

Funeral Arrangements

I have been notified by Peter Bridgeman that Mike's funeral is to be held on Wednesday 30th October 2024,12:00hrs at Croydon Crematorium, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AT.

Following the service the wake will be held at Whitgift Care Home, Whitgift House, 76 Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE PHILLIPS (CWE - HORSEFERRY HOUSE)
Replies: 5
Views: 138983

Personal Message from John Leary

Posted on behalf of John Leary

I had the pleasure of having Mike Phillips as my line manage for a period of time in the late 1970’ to early 1980’s when as a newly promoted Senior Wireless engineer I joined his Headquarters engineering branch and was tasked with the responsibility for producing ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE PHILLIPS (CWE - HORSEFERRY HOUSE)
Replies: 5
Views: 138983

MIKE PHILLIPS (CWE - HORSEFERRY HOUSE)

I regret to announce that Peter Bridgeman contacted me to say Mike Phillips had passed away yesterday (5th October 2024) after a long illness aged 81. He leaves three children. More details will be posted here as they are known.

Photo: Mike taken in 2019 at the London Reunion
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by Steven Cole
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE BRAIN (GRADE 7 - BISHOPS CLEEVE)
Replies: 1
Views: 95952

Message from Ian Aitken

Posted on behalf of Ian Aitken

I was saddened to hear the news that Mike had passed away. I first met him when I was posted to Weyhill. Mike was then SWT in charge of the Test Equipment Section and Standards Lab and went out of his way to help me settle in and show me around the area. We went on ...
by Steven Cole
Mon Aug 12, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE BRAIN (GRADE 7 - BISHOPS CLEEVE)
Replies: 1
Views: 95952

MIKE BRAIN (GRADE 7 - BISHOPS CLEEVE)

I regret to announce that Ian Aitken emailed me earlier today to inform me that Mike Brain had passed away on 24th July 2024 after a short illness aged 89. He leaves a sister, Diana, who I am grateful for the telephone conversation we had to help fill gaps in my memory of Mike's service years.

His ...
by Steven Cole
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: BARRY HODGSON (SWT - ROMSLEY)
Replies: 0
Views: 77101

BARRY HODGSON (SWT - ROMSLEY)

It is with regret to announce that Martin Swift contacted me yesterday to say that Barry Hodgson has passed away. Further details will be published as they are known.

Barry worked at the Bournville Outstation VDU workshop then after that was closed moved to Romsley Depot and at a later stage became ...
by Steven Cole
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: GEORGE WATSON (SWT - MARLEY HILL)
Replies: 0
Views: 77482

GEORGE WATSON (SWT - MARLEY HILL)

It is with regret to announce that Harry Charlton contacted me yesterday to say that George Watson passed away in mid-December 2023 but had only got to find out about his death in January 2024. Further details will be published as they are known.


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by Steven Cole
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: ROY HODGKINSON MBE (RWE - BRIDGEND)
Replies: 2
Views: 101146

Funeral Arrangements

Posted on behalf of Paddy Kelly

"I have received the following details for the funeral of Roy Hodgkinson MBE from his wife Beryl:

Date: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Time 11.30 am
Venue: Bridgend Coychurch Crematorium (Coity Chapel), Simonston Rd, Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 6AB

Followed by Wake ...