In Memoriam

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home!

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For though from out our bourn of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

Alfred Lord Tennyson

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S/M Alfred Dove

Alfred Crossed the Bar on the 31st August 2011 in Worthing Hospital. Alf was of our newer members who always attended our socials and really enjoyed his Fish & Chip Supper...

During the WW2 Alf served in the Atlantic and Russian convoys. Two standards and eight shipmates attended his funeral at Littlehampton Cemetry. Rest in Peace Shipmate.

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S/M Jack Hoad

Jack Crossed the Bar On December 14th 2010 in the Royal Alfred Seafarars Home in Banstead, Surrey.

Jack was a time served man and served in the Med, Atlantic and Russsian Convoys during the Second World War.

Although Jack was not a member of Wothing RNA we gave him a full Naval funeral on 29th December at Worthing Crematorium.

Once Navy, Always Navy. RIP Shipmate

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S/M Christina Webster

Christina 'Chris' passed away peacefully in Worthing Hospital on May 25th 2010.

During the War Christina served in the WRENS in Belfast, Londonderry and Scotland, after the War she served on cruise ships for a number of years.

In the last five years she suffered terrible pain with her spine.

She was a character, and will be sadly missed by all Members who knew her.

Rest in Peace Shipmate

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S/M Gordon Hamilton

Sadly, at home, Gordon crossed the bar on the 29th March 2010 after a long illness.

Gordon joined the service as a boy seamen and ended his service as a Master at Arms.

He was a member of Worthing RNA for many years.

His funeral took place on the 7th April attended by two standards, RNA and CSA, and many of his shipmates.

R.I.P Shipmate.

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Branch President S/M Joy Hill crossed the bar on 25th December 2009.

Joy joined the WRNS in 1941 until the end of the war in 1945. Joy was very proud to say she was a Leading Stoker in motor boats based at Whale Island.

Joy was Branch President for many years and did an excellent job and will be sadly missed.

Joy's funeral took place on 11th January and was attended by four standards, two of which were French La Para.

Rest in peace shipmate.

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S/M Robert "Bob" Richards

Sadly on November 16th 2009 in Worthing Hospital, S/M Bob Richards, crossed the Bar.

He served in World War 2 from March 1942 to June 1946

He served in the Atalntic, Med and Pacific, he was also awarded the Burma Star.

His funeral took place at Worthing Crematorium on 26th November attended by the Branch Standard and Shipmates from Worthing R.N.A.

R.I.P Shipmate

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S/M John Flippance

Sadly on May 30th 2009 in the Quen Alexandra Hospital, Worthing, our Shipmate John Flippance crossed the Bar. John did a lot for the branch over the years, and loved to come to our Social Evenings.

His funeral service was held on June 11th in the Home Chapel and was attended by the RBL Standard and Shipmates from Worthing R.N.A.

Rest in peace Shipmate

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S/M Vic Parrish Lt Cmdr (R.N. Rtd)

Branch Vice President Vic Parrish crossed the bar on May 21st 2009

His Funeral took place on Monday 1st June attended by many of his shipmates and branch standards.

Vic served in the following ships:

H.M.S Kenya
H.M.S Sheffield
H.M.S Illustrious

Vic will be sadly missed by us all, a true gentleman.

R.I.P Shipmate

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S/M Robert (Bob) Hicks

Bob crossed the bar on Thursday 12th February 2009
He had been a member of Worthing RNA since 1991

Bob served at sea during the 2nd World War as C/ERA in the following ships:

HMS Bellona
HMS Forth
HMS Dido

The funeral took place at Worthing Crematorium on Thursday 19th February and was attended by Shipmates Bob Scott and Tony Charles
Our sympathies to Bob's wife Dorothy and family
Rest in Peace shipmate after a long illness

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S/M Stephen Wiseman Crossed the Bar on 8th March 2008 after a long illness.

He served in the Navy during the 2nd World War on the following ships:

H.M.S Mauritius
H.M.S Vanoc
H.M.S Stork

His funeral took place at Worthing Crematorium on the 19th March attended by the Branch Standard and members of Worthing R.N.A

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S/M Len Terry Crossed the Bar on February 24th 2008. He joined the Navy in 1941 and served on two frigates in the Med.

From 1943 he served on the following Submarines:

H.M.S Tacticion
H.M.S Unspairing
H.M.S Satyre

He was demobed in 1946

His funeral took place at Worthing Crematorium on March 5th and was attended by his shipmates from R.N.A Worthing.

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Sadly S/M Des Hickie Crossed the Bar on Saturday 22nd September in Worthing Hospital after a very long illness.

Des was a SA (Jack Dusty) during his time in the Navy from 1945-48 and did a commision on H.M.S. Indomitable.

RIP Shipmate

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Sadly, S/M Allistair Ronald Fraser best known as "Jock" sadly passed away on Monday 19th February 2007.

26/10/1935 - 19/2/2007
"Jock"
Allistair Ronald Norrie
Royal Navy
1951 -1960
DSSX905540
AB UC2
Asdic Branch
Naval General Service Medal - Near east
HMS GANGES 1951-53
HMS BURGHEAD BAY 1953-54
HMS URANIA 1955 -57
HMS LLANDAFF 1958 -60

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Worthing Branch sadly report the Passing Over the Bar of Shipmate F A W (Peter) Newton on Monday 8th January 2007.

Peter joined the Worthing Branch of the RNA in 1995, he was also a member of the Fleet Air Arm Association.

Peter was a member of the Fleet Air Arm Photographic Section from 1948 to 1954 serving in HM Ships Royal Arthur, Implacable, Gannet, Harrier, Seahawk, Daedalus, Theseus, Siskin, Eagle and Peregrine

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S/M Fred Puttick

Sadly on Boxing Day, December 26th 2006 Fred Crossed The bar in Worthing Hospital

Fred was an Associate member of the branch and when in the UK he enjoyed attending our Social evenings.

His funeral was held at Findon Parish Church on January 11th 2007 and was attended by shipmates S/M Bob Scott & S/M Tony Charles.

RIP Shipmate

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S/M Ian Hennell has Crossed the Bar

His Funeral took place on Monday 27th March. It was attended by six R.N.A. members and the Standards.

Our sympathies are with his family.

R.I.P Shipmate

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Our Shipmate Nigel Woods crossed the bar at home on December 6th after a long illness.
His funeral tool place on Tuesday 13th December.
It was well attended by members of R.N.A. Worthing, and 2 Standards { RNA & CSA }Our thoughts are with his family and his dear wife Margaret

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S/M Cyril Moss crossed the bar on Monday 5th December, Cyril, despite his disability, was always smiling, always had a story or a joke to tell, and was a great supporter of this branch
by attending most meetings and socials. RIP Cyril..

25th July 1919 - 5th December 2005

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S/M John Bailey crossed the bar on November 29th after a tragic accident at home, John's funeral took place on December 9th and was attended by the branch standard and four branch members, our sympathies to John's wife Hazel and family

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S/M Ken Baker crossed the bar on Saturday 8th October. He was a life member and dedicated Branch Secretary for 22 years.

His funeral took place on Tuesday 18th October.

It was well represented by the branch, 15 members and 3 Standards, R.N.A.the British Legion and Combined Services Association.

Dave Garrard, Peter Egan and Wally Jacob from the Cardigan Bay Association also attended, along with their partners.

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Ken's (Bagsy) ashes were commited to the deep off of Spithead on Wednesday 23rd March.

S/M Tony Charles and S/M Keith Merrit and two members of the Cardigan Bay Association along with Ken's son Keith attended the service on Ken's final sea trip.

R.I.P Shipmate.

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Sadly, S/M Don Brand crossed the bar on Saturday 30th July 2005, our sympathies to his family

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Honorary Shipmate of Worthing RNA - Trevor Creasey a resident of Queen Alexandra Hospital Home (Gifford House) crossed the bar on the 22nd October 2004.Shipmate John Freckleton who represented the Branch attended the funeral on Thursday 28th October at Gifford House Chapel.

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It is with great regret that we have to announce the death of Ship Mate Ray Bealing (Vice President)

He crossed the bar at 17.15 hrs on Thursday 9th September 2004

Our sympathies are with his dear wife Hilda and family.

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