[Tony Gunby]

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[Tony Gunby]

Further information about Roy’s funeral is in the attached link. The family would welcome any photos or anecdotes about Roy – these can be sent to me

Tony

https://roygeorgenash.muchloved.com/

[Tony Gunby]

The funeral service for Derek will be held at St Mary’s, Church End, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AE at 2pm on Wednesday 26 April 2023. Donations in aid of St Mary’s Church (cheques payable to ‘St Marys PCC’) may be sent to the funeral directors:

Daniel Robinson & Sons, Funeral Directors
Haslers Lane
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1XS

Tel: 01371 874518

or made online via this link https://drobinson.donateinmemory.net/profiles/12737

[Tony Gunby]

The Association was represented at Jim’s funeral on Monday by myself and David Houghton.  A number of veterans organisations were also represented as was the Chief of the Air Staff.  Jim’s son, Neil, gave a moving Tribute to his Dad and a bugler from the RAF Central Band played the Last Post during the Committal.

 

 

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RAFA has published this tribute to Eric on their website

 

[Tony Gunby]

The Bournemouth Echo today published this article on the passing of Eric.

I shall be representing the Association at Eric’s funeral, which will also be attended by RAFA representatives and a contingent from 57 Squadron.

[Tony Gunby]

The funeral service for Eric Harris will be held at Bournemouth Crematorium in the East Chapel at 3pm on Wednesday 2nd June 2021.

North Cemetery
Strouden Avenue
Bournemouth
BH8 9HX

If you wish to attend, please contact me in the first instance as numbers will be limited due to current COVID restrictions.  Donations, in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, may be made via the funeral directors:

Wilton Funeral Services
156 Tickton Road
Bournemouth
BH6 3JX

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So sorry to hear of the passing of Alma, I only met her just once. It was an honor and a privilege to meet her. I listened intently to her descriptions of life at East Kirkby in those wartime years! She will be missed by all.

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[Tony Gunby]

Len’s family have asked for family flowers only, but should you wish, they would welcome any donations in his memory to St Nicholas Hospice

[Tony Gunby]

I’m sure that would have plenty of memories to share Howard.

[Tony Gunby]

That is very sad news Tony that one of our few has passed. RIP Len.

Whilst reading your tribute I took a quick look at my Dad’s log book and on 19th July 1944 Robert Gordon Winter flew his first sortie in DX “T” LM.579 as a MU Gunner to Thiverny Supply Dump and may have bumped in to Len, now they can have a catch up

 

[Tony Gunby]

David

Thank you for your message and for sharing your research – what a great website full of fascinating information.   We will see if we can help with your request for a photo of ED706 and get back to you as soon as we can.

Best wishes and stay safe

Tony Gunby, Vice-President

[Tony Gunby]

I’m David Whiting, and with age plus our protracted move from our home in France to Portugal, I forget if I responded to your request.

Please contact me by email at ahimsa83@gmail.com

[Tony Gunby]

Thanks Tony for letting us  know the passing of Flight Lieutenant Steve Stevens. A sad message. It is so hard to see the remaining original crew members of 57 Squadron leave us.   Steve was a wonderful individual and I was honored to be able to sit and chat to him several times. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was able to tell me about the lifestyles that he and other crew members like my father spent during those wartime days.

My condolences to his family, and know that he was well loved by the members of the Association. He will live on in our memories!

Roger Bayford.  Indiana , USA

Son of Sergeant Cyril Bayford 57 Squadron,

Lost November 11, 1944

 

[Tony Gunby]

Our Sincerest condolences to Helen and Family. We met David at the 2002 Reunion. He was there as were his Mom & Dad, Ray & Barbara.  Cheryl and I first met Ray and Barbara at the 2000 Reunion, our first of many. We found out that Ray was a F/E on my Dad’s Crew. My Dad, Arnold McTrowe was the Mid/Upper Gunner.  Phil Ainley was the Pilot.  Les Bradbeer(NAV) and my Dad , Were the only 2 Canadians on the Crew.

Regards. Bruce & Cheryl McTrowe

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