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Departed Comrades
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If you have any details of Past Members of the Troop who are no longer with us,
please let me have them and I will post a notice on this page.
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Peter Rumble
3rd August 2008
I am very sad to report the passing of Peter on the 3rd August 2008.
Peter served with 36 Regiment in Malta, Germany and
Shoeburyness. He was a First Class Soldier and Senior NCO,
I know many will remember him.
He was awarded the MBE for the work he did in the Regiment.
Peter moved onto the RA Recruiting Troop and became the
TSM of No2 Display Team where he was held in the
highest regard.
On behalf of all who knew and served with Peter we send
our Sympathy to all of his family. Peter was a true icon and
will never be forgotten.
R.I.P.
The following Notice appeared in The Times.
RUMBLE Patrick (Peter) BEM passed peacefully away at home in York on 3rd August 2008.
Husband of the late Julie, father to Beverly and Michael and grandfather to Ruth, Tom and Adam.
Much loved and missed by family, friends and comrades.
Funeral Service at St. Andrews Church, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire YO23 2QG on
Tuesday 12th August 2008 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to York Hospital
(cheques payable to `Cancer Care Charitable Fund') may be sent c/o Co-operative Funeral Care, Cromwell Road,
York, YO1 6DU. Tel : (01904) 643936
[To be published in the Hull Daily Mail 5th August, York Press 6th August, The Times 6th August]
Afterwards, an invitation is extended by the family to join them at the Marcia Public House, Main Street, Bishopthorpe.
Messages of condolence can be sent to 8 Newlands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RT
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I am very sad to report that I have just heard of the following past members
of the MCDT who have passed on.
Johnny Hands
Ken (Buck) Ryan
18th March 2005
If anyone has any more details for me I would be grateful.
Ivor Kiernan
November 2005 aged 61
I am very sad to report the passing of Ivor who
died in November 2005 aged 61. Ivor had been
suffering with Cancer since February of that year.
Ivor was a member of the MCDT 1971-72.
We pass on our sympathy to his wife Pat and son Greg.
R.I.P.
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John Gould
1948 - 2004
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of John.
John had been suffering his illness for six years which he had bravely
borne. John was not only a long standing personal friend of mine,
but also a major part of the success of our past Reunions of which
he was the Assistant Reunion Secretary.
John served with 7th Para RHA, 36 Heavy AD Regt RA and
with No1 Display RA Recruiting Troop. On behalf of all past
members who remember John I would like to send our sympathy
to John's wife Louise and all of the family.
And as John would always sign off
'Relax Smile', 'Make Someone Happy', 'I'm gone'
Rest in Peace John, I was proud to have been your friend.
I would like to thank the many past members of the
RA Recruiting Troop who attended John's Funeral Service
on Friday 7th January 2005. Louise and the family were very
pleased that you were able to make the time to be there.
If you have any memories of John you would like to share,
please use our New Message Forum.
R.I.P.
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Rob (Rocky) Lane
19th January 2005, Aged 63
I am sad to report the passing of Rob Lane on the
19th January 2005 aged 63 years. Rob had been suffering
from Cancer. He served with 36 Regiment for many years
and also with the RA Motor Cycle Display Team. I am
grateful to his Grandson Tom for this information.
We send our sympathy to all the family.
R.I.P.
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Ivor Mason
21st February 1990, Aged 41
Ivor joined The Junior Leaders Regiment in 1964 and, on completion
of training was posted to 20 Regiment RA. During his tour there he
was promoted to L/Bdr. In 1971 he was posted to the then
RA Recruiting Troop where he served in No2 Display Team,
moving to the MCDT in 1972.
In 1977, in order to further his career, Ivor was posted to J Battery.
In 1980 he returned to Woolwich but this time to 35 Cadet Training Team. Returning to J Battery in 1982, he subsequently served in
32 GW regiment and 94 Loc Regiment.
Ivor returned to the MCDT as WO2 Team Leader where his
tireless efforts raised the 'Flying Gunners' to being the best
Arena Display in the country.
R.I.P.
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Robin Winter-Smith
8th July 1979, Aged 29
Robin or Smudge as he was most likely known was a member
of the MCDT in the early 70's. He was a great character always
with a smile on his face. When he left the Army he joined the
Magnificent 7 Display Team. Sadly it was on the 8th July 1979
that Robin attempted to jump 30 Rolls Royce's at Elstree,
but just did not make it, crashed badly and was pronounced
dead on arrival at hospital.
R.I.P.
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Alan Garrett
Aged 26
Alan was a member of the MCDT in the early 70's, joining
from either 29 / 95 Commando Regiment. His nickname was
'Chopper' due to him owning a BSA 650 with Ape Hanger/Chopper
Bars and high back-rest.
After leaving the Army, Alan took up the name of Earl Majors
and preformed Motorcycle Stunts at various Shows around the
country. Disaster came down with a shocking suddenness when
Alan lost control of his motorcycle while trying to jump over 18 cars.
He bounced off the landing ramp as he landed at nearly 90 miles
an hour. He somersaulted through the air and slammed
hard into the ground—with his bike on top of him.
He died of multiple injuries. Spectators at the Hannningfield
Horse Show in Essex, gathered minutes after to gaze
at the spot where Alan's bike struck the ramp
R.I.P.
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Nobby Hooton
4th June 2004
It is my sad duty to announce the death of
Nobby Hooton on the 4th June 2004 of a Heart Attack.
Nobby was a main member of the MCDT in the late
60's and early 70's. I am sure that all who knew Nobby will
mourn his passing and remember him with deep affection.
R.I.P.
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Jean Stock
26th Feb 2005
It is my very sad duty to announce the passing of Jean the wife
of Martin (Dude) Stock, MCDT Jan 1985-May 1995.
Jean passed away on the 26th Feb 2005 after a brave battle
with Breast Cancer.
I am sure I speak for all who know Martin that we all send
our deepest sympathy to him and Andrew. If any would
like to contact Martin then please E-Mail to this address:
 R.I.P.
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