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Those who have died during the last year
Date of Death Name Notes Sqn Photo
2021        
29th December, 2021 Squadron Leader John “Jock” McVie Squadron Leader John “Jock” McVie sadly died peacefully at home on Wednesday 29th December 2021 aged 88. 4 Sqn pilot only at RAF Oldenburg from Nov56.  
2022        
4th January, 2022 Wing Commander Barry Herbert Dale Thanks to Chris Stone we have learnt the sad news of the death of Wing Commander Barry Dale on 4th January 2022 aged 85.   Husband of Mary, proud father of Christopher and Kevin, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather.   Beloved and much missed by us all.   Funeral was held at Wealden Crematorium , Horam, TN21 0FX on Friday 28th January 2022 at 3 p.m.   If desired donations to 'RAF Benevolent Fund' may be made online at: www.cwaterhouse.co.uk.   Enquiries to C Waterhouse & Sons Funeral Directors, Burwash, East Sussex.   Tel: 01435-882219. 98 Sqn Hunter pilot from 1Dec56 to 12Jul57 and 4 Sqn from 12Jul57 to 18May59. barryDale.jpg, 1509 bytes
26th January, 2022 Flight Lieutenant Eric J E Pigdon Thanks to Eric McFee we have learnt the sad news of the death of Flight Lieutenant Eric J E Pigdon on 26th January 2022 aged 92.   His funeral was on 17th February at 2.00pm at St Mary's' Church, Westgate, Louth and afterwards at the Golf Club. 93 Sqn Sabre pilot.   14Oct53. Sabre Conversion 10-22Apr54 at Wildenwrath then posted from Jever 9Apr57. EricPigdon.jpg, 6316 bytes
6th June, 2022 Flight Lieutenant Mike John J Tyrrell Thanks to Fr Stephen Ortiger, his cousin, we have learnt the sad news of the death of Flight Lieutenant Mike Tyrrell peacefully on 6th June 2022 aged 87.   His funeral willbw3 at the Peterborough Crematorium, PE6 7JE, at 1pm on Tuesday 5th July 2022. 4 Sqn Hunter pilot from 12Aug58 to 31Dec60. EricPigdon.jpg, 6316 bytes
11th June, 2022 Squadron Leader Peter John Lyndon Watton, MBE. Thanks to Chris Stone and the Daily Telegraph we have learnt the sad news of the peaceful death of Peter Watton at St Michael's Hospice, Hereford on 11th June 2022, aged 86.   From Malvern and latterly of Blakeney, Forest of Dean.   Much loved and missed Dad and Grandad.   Funeral at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 121th July, 2022 at 11.15 a.m..   Donations in lieu of flowers (family only) will be shared with Cancer Research UK and St Michael's Hospice.   Enquiries to AH Caldicott & Sons.   Tel: 01584-810281. Signals Officer, RAF Jever from about 58 to about 60. petewatton.jpg, 1181 bytes
20th June, 2022 Ann Margery (nee Booth)   Wife of Brian Thornton. Thanks to the Daily Telegraph we have learnt the sad news of the peaceful death of Ann Margery Thornton in Edinburgh on 20th June 2022 in her 90th year.   Beloved wife of the late Brian,cherished mother of Gillian and Jennifer and proud grandmother and great-grandmother.   Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Episcopal Church, Westgarth Road, Colinton on Tuesday July 5th at 2.30 p.m.   Family flowers only. Wife of Wing Commander Brian Thornton, B Flt Cdr 4 Sqn 22Jul59 to 31Dec60.
18th August, 2022 Squadron Leader Ror R Rimington. Thanks to his daughter Karen Foxwell we have learnt the sad news of the death of Roy Rimington on 18th August 2022 in his 91st year.      Funeral service will be at 10am on Thursday 1st September 2022 at Devizes Road, Semington Crematorium, Trowbridge, West Wiltshire.   The funeral will also be streamed live and should anyone wish to join the family via the webcast on https://watch.obitus.com, username: dizi8485 Password: 341697. 2 Sqn pilot 12Feb58 to Nov60. RimingtonR.jpg, 1312 bytes
18th August, 2022 Flying Officer Mike John Osmond Dunford. Thanks to his grandson Sam Doll we have learnt the sad news of the death of Mike Dunford on 18th August 2022 in his 91st year. 98 Sqn pilot about 54 Fassberg. RimingtonR.jpg, 1312 bytes