Book of Condolence

BULLINGHAM, Terence

Terence Bullingham passed away on 10th November 2025 after losing his bravely fought battle with cancer.
Terry served on board HMS Antrim in 1982 as a CPOACA.…

CASH, Lynda Anne

Lynda Anne Cash passed away on 4th September 2025. Lynda Anne served on board HMS Invincible in the Operating Theatre.…

DEVLIN, Martin

RO1 (G) Martin Devlin passed away in August 2025.
Martin served on board HMS Hermes during the 1982 conflict.…

DIMOND, Roy

Roy Dimond served as Chief Petty Officer on board HMS Hermes during the conflict. Roy passed away on 17th August 2025.…

DULSON, Eric

Eric Dulson passed away on 27th September 2025 after a long illness.
Eric served as AWEMN1 in 1982 with HMS Glamorgan.…

EDWARDS, James

Lt Cdr (Retd) James Edwards passed away in May 2025 aged 89. James joined the Royal Navy in 1953 and finally retired in 1985. James served on board HMS Cardiff in 1982.…

FOX, Jeff

Jeff Fox served as LWEM (R) in 1982 with NP1750/Fort Toronto.
Jeff also volunteered with SAMA 82 in recent years with the Devon/Cornwall Area Team and also as the Devon/Cornwall and National (South) Standard Bearer. Thank You Jeff, you will be missed.…

GAWLER, Derek

Derek passed away on 20th May 2025. He served as CPO (Writer) on board HMS Hermes in 1982.…

HENRY, Steve

LWEM (L) Steve Henry served on HMS Antrim in 1982, passed away in June 2025. During his time in service he also served on board HMS Blake, HMS Invincible and HMS Diligence.…

McGREGOR, John

John McGregor served as engineering commander on HMS Fearless in 1982. John passed away on 12th August 2025 aged 88.…

McNAB, Pete

Pete (Nabby) McNab passed away in May 2025. Pete served on board HMS Invincible in 1982 as a Radio Operator RO1(G).…

PERRY, Richard

Commander Richard Perry crossed the bar in September 2025. Richard served as S/Lt. on board HMS Invincible in 1982.…

SUTHERLAND, Alan James

Alan “Big Al” Sutherland passed away on 10th November 2025. Alan served as CPOWEM (R ) on board HMS Glasgow.…

CROXFORD, Anthony Michael

Michael served as Commander RN with HMS Glamorgan. He passed away at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital from Cancer on 15th April 2025 surrounded by his family.…

SILK, Derek

Derek Silk passed away in February 2025. Derek served as Leading Seaman (Radar) on board HMS Argonaut.…

HUNTINGFORD, Clive

Clive Huntingford passed away in January 2025. Clive served on board HMS Sheffield.…

TAVENDALE, Michael

Mike Tavendale passed away in February 2025. Mike served as POWTR in 1982 on board HMS Sheffield.…

HARRIS, Charles

Charles Harris LS(M) passed away in February 2025. Charles served board HMS Glamorgan.…

DEACON, Ken

Ken Deacon passed away in January 2025. Ken served with the Royal Navy for 24 years and on board HMS Hermes in 1982.…

TALBOT, Henry (Milburn)

Henry Talbot (known as Milburn)
passed away in December 2024.
Milburn served alongside Rick Jolly at the Field Hospital in Ajax Bay. After serving his time in the RN, he went on to serve 29 years with HM Government at the House of Commons.…

McLAREN MBE RN, Ian

Lt Ian McLaren MBE RN passed away in November 2024. Ian served as Bridge Watchkeeper on board HMS Fearless.…

SULLY, Terry

Terry Sully passed away in October 2024. Terry served on board HMS Brilliant. …

SMYTHE, John

John (Smudge) Smythe passed away on 22nd September 2024.
John served on board HMS Invincible. …

WARD DSC AFC, Nigel

“Sharkey” Ward DSC AFC served as Commander with 801 Naval Air Squadron during the conflict. He passed away at home peacefully in Grenada, aged 80. His latter years was spent rescuing dogs from harm & neglect. He will be missed by all on the Island. …

WILLIAMSON, Tony

Tony Williamson passed away in April 2024. Tony served as AB(R) on board HMS Glamorgan during the conflict. …

SIMPSON, Keith

Keith Simpson passed away on 24th January 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Keith served on board HMS Sheffield. …

PIZZEY, Tony

Anthony “Tony” Pizzey passed away in May 2024. Tony served with 800 Naval Squadron Royal Navy, during the conflict. …

PULLEN, Brian

Brian “BJ” Pullen passed away in April 2024, following a short battle with cancer. He served on board HMS Alacrity as MEM(M)1, during the conflict. …

PROVIDENCE, Louis

Louis Providence passed away on 14th January 2024. Louis served on board HMS Cardiff as Radio Operations Supervisor. …

NGUYEN, Gary

Gary passed away on 18th March 2024. Gary served on board HMS Glamorgan during the conflict.…

LEYLAND, William

William “Brian” Leyland served as CPO/CRS on board HMS Argonaut during the conflict. …

KIMBER, Derek

Derek Kimber passed away on 8th September 2024. Derek served on board HMS Coventry. …

KINRADE, Trevor

Trevor Kinrade passed away in February 2024, following a hard fought battle with Cancer. Trevor served as AB(S)SM on board HMS Spartan during the conflict. …

Jackson, Andrew

Andy “Jacko” Jackson passed away in August 2024 after losing his battle with cancer. “Jacko” served on board HMS Invincible. …

JONES, Hugh

Hugh Jones served as CPO on board HMS Argonaut during the conflict. He played a big part in San Carlos as his role of PO Gunner and was mentioned in dispatches. …

INCE, William

William Ince passed away in August 2024. William served Chef onboard HMS Junella. …

HARDY, Jerry

Jerry Hardy served on board HMS Coventry during the conflict. …

HARRIS, Tony

Tony Harris served as CPOWEA on board HMS Argonaut during the conflict. Tony passed away in February 2024. …

GALEOZZIE, Ray

Ray Galeozzie lost his battle with cancer on 12th July 2024. Ray served on board HMS Coventry during the conflict as WEM(O)II. …

GILCHRIST, Greg

Greg Gilchrist served as a PWO in the Ops rooms on board HMS Glamorgan. Greg passed away peacefully on 19th June 2024. …

FIELDING-SMITH MBE, David

David Fielding-Smith MBE passed away on 3rd March 2024 aged 76. He served as Lieutenant Commander in 1982. …

CLARKSON, Stuart

Stuart Clarkson (Grizz) crossed the bar in September 2024. Stuart served on board HMS Hecate during the conflict. …

CLARK, Phil

Phil Clark passed away in April 2024. He served on board HMS Antelope during the conflict as a CPO Sonor. …

CUSSE, John

John “Sid” Cusse passed away in March 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. John served on board HMS Onyx during the conflict. …

COWAN, David

Dave Cowan served as PO (Sonar) on board HMS Glamorgan in 1982. He passed away at home in Texas, USA, in February 2024. …

BUTTERFIELD, Jim

Commander Jim Butterfield passed away on Sunday 21st April 2024. Jim served on board HMS Glamorgan during the conflict. …

WHYTE, Dougal

Surgeon Captain Dougal Whyte passed away on 29th July 2023. He served on board HMS Fearless during the conflict. …

WILCOCKS, Philip

Lt. Cdr Philip Wilcocks served on board HMS Ambuscade. He passed away in April 2023. …

VENTURA, Don

Don Ventura served with 11th Mine Counter Measures Squadron, whilst on board HMS Pict. …

TAYLOR, William

William “Buck” Taylor passed away in April 2023. “Buck” served on board HMS Invincible during the 1982 conflict. …

SIMONS, Neil

Neil “Taff” Simons served as AB (SR) on board HMS Herald during the 1982 conflict. Neil passed away in June 2023. …

Rostron, Martin

Martin Rostron served as AEM(L) on board HMS Hermes during the conflict. He crossed the bar in the Autumn of 2023. …

ROGERS, Dean

Dean Rogers passed away in February 2023. Dean served as Petty Officer Sonar on board HMS Onyx (Submarine) during the conflict. …

MOLONEY, Michael

Michael Moloney passed away in December 2023. Michael served on board HMS Glasgow during the conflict. …

MULLEN, Robert

Robert “Bob” Mullen served as Leading Seaman (R) on board HMS Sheffield during the conflict. He passed away in October 2023. …

MOLYNEUX, Garry

Garry Molyneux passed away in May 2023. Garry served as a Steward on board HMS Bristol. …

MAYNER, Peter

Dr Peter Mayner served on board SS Canberra during the conflict as Senior Surgeon. He passed away in February 2023. …

KELLY OBE, John

Commander John Kelly OBE passed away in June 2023. John was 2nd in Command of HMS Fearless and led the landings at San Carlos. …

JONES, Chris

Charles “Chris” Jones passed away suddenly on 1st November 2023.
Chris served as L/CK on board HMS Arrow during the conflict. In recent years Chris volunteered for SAMA (82). He held the role as Board Member of the Trustees and an Area Coordinator for Devon & Cornwall. His continuous, selfless work for Falklands Veterans was an inspiration and he will be sorely missed. …

GAVIN, Charles

Charles Gavin passed away on 23rd December 2022. Charles served as Sub Lieutenant on board HMS Farnella. …

DAVIES, Ian

Ian “Taff” Davies passed away on 9th March 2023. “Taff” served on board HMS Antelope as RO1(T). …

CAMPBELL OBE, Richard

Captain (Hon) Richard Campbell OBE RN passed away on 29th November 2023, aged 90. He served as Commanding Officer on board HMS Hydra during the conflict. …

CROSS, Eric

Eric “Jumper” Cross passed away on 12th January 2023. Eric served on board HMS Antrim during the conflict. …

BARRACLOUGH, David

Lt. David Barraclough passed away in August 2023. David served on board HMS Antrim during the conflict. …

BRITTEN, Neil

Neil Britten passed away in February 2023. Neil served as Lt Cdr on board HMS Antrim in 1982. …

ARUNDELL, Christopher

Christopher Arundell served as AMEA (L) 1 on board HMS Fearless during the 1982 conflict. Chris passed away in June 2023. …

WATSON, William

William “Bill” Watson passed away in early 2022. He served on board HMS Hermes in 1982. …

TILLEY, David

David Tilley passed away on 11th August 2022 from Bowel Cancer.
David served as A/MEA 2 on board HMS Intrepid during the 1982 conflict. …

SHERWOOD, John

CMEM John Sherwood who served on board HMS Plymouth, passed away on 12th March 2022. …

RICHARDSON, Peter

Peter Richardson served on board HMS Coventry during the 1982 conflict. Peter passed away in July 2022. …

QUILLAN, Owen

Owen Quillan served on board HMS Glamorgan during the conflict. …

PEARSON, Albert

Albert Pearson served on board HMS Exeter during the Conflict as CPO MEA(P). Albert passed away in October 2022. …

PADDINSON, Roy

Roy Paddinson passed away in February 2022 surrounded by his family. Roy served on board Canberra during the conflict. …

McDERMOTT, Craig

Craig McDermott served on board HMS Antrim during the 1982 Falklands Conflict. He passed away in November 2022. …

MILLBOURN, Craig

Craig Millbourn served as (AB(R) on board HMS Hermes during the 1982 Falklands Conflict. He passed away in May 2022. …

LOCK, John

Commander John Lock, served on HMS Hermes during the conflict.
He passed away in March 2022. …

KEWN, William

William “Scouse” Kewn served in the 1982 conflict on board HMS Fearless. He passed away in October 2022. …

HARSENT, Alan

Alan Harsent passed away on 11th August 2022 from cancer. Alan served as S/M on board HMS Plymouth during the 1082 conflict as well numerous other RN Ships during his long naval service. …

HARDING, David

David “Blue” Harding served with 3 Parachute Regiment during the 1982 conflict. David passed away on 22nd June 2022. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew him at this sad time.…

HOLLING, Paul

Paul served as Seaman Radar on board HMS Glasgow during the conflict. He passed away in April 2022 from Cancer. In recent years Paul volunteered with SAMA 82 and was a member of the Board of Trustees right up until he passed. …

GREEN, Peter

Peter served as CPO on board HMS Yarmouth during the conflict. He passed away in December 2022. …

EASTERN, Alan

Alan Eastern served onboard HMS Fearless during the Falklands Conflict. He passed away in March 2022. …

CURRAN, Jeff

Jeff Curran, passed away in August 2022 after a long battle with Cancer. Jeff served on board HMS Ardent during the 1982 conflict. …

ALLEN, Tim

LRO (G) Tim Allen passed away on 6th May 2022. Tim served on board HMS Glamorgan. …

WILSON, GORDON

Lt Cdr Gordon Wilson RN, served as an AWEO on board Contender Bezant, during the 1982 conflict.…

WITHERIDGE, James

James Witheridge who served on board HMS Andromeda in 1982 passed away in August 2021. …

TODD, Robert

Robert Todd passed away in 2020. He served with the Royal Navy on board Contender Bezant as a Medic.…

THOMAS, Ian

Ian “Chippy” Thomas passed away at home in France on 31st March 2021 after a long battle with Cancer. Ian served on board HMS Glamorgan. …

STOKES, Donald

Lt Cdr Donald I Stokes MCFA MHCIMA MICA (S) (CA) RN, passed away on 16th November 2021. During the conflict in 1982, Donald served as the catering Officer on HMS Hermes. …

SPERDUTI, Leslie

Les Sperduti passed away in early October 2021. Les served on board HMS Intrepid. …

SMITH, Michael

Michael Smith sadly passed away on 5th September 2021. Mike served on board HMS Sheffield during the conflict. …

STURGEON, David

Lt Cdr David Sturgeon passed away in February 2021. David served on board HMS Arrow during the conflict. …

RYAN, K

“Buck” Ryan passed away in October 2021. He served as POMA on board HMS Brilliant, during the conflict. …

OVERSON, Graham

Graham Overson served as LACCWEA onboard HMS Hermes during the conflict in 1982. He was laid to rest with his wife Julia in a double service in May 2021. …

MOORE, Andrew

Andrew Moore sadly passed away in October 2021. Andy served with HMS Hermes in the Falklands Conflict 1982. …

MEECHAN, Ted

Ted Meechan passed away in August 2021. During the conflict in 1982, Ted served with the Royal Navy on board Type 21 frigates. …

MITCHELL, Brian

Brian Mitchell served on board HMS Brilliant during the conflict as a Gunner/Missleman. He passed away in June 2021 from cancer. …

MacDONALD, Kevin

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Kevin “Mac” MacDonald. Kevin passed away suddenly on the 5th May 2021.
Mac was the SAMA (82) Area Coordinator for the South East region, and a Life Vice President. He also carried out duties as Secretary for Seaford Royal Naval Association .
“Mac” served on board HMS Antrim in 1982. He will be sorely missed by the SAMA (82) family.…

KEARLE, Robert

Robert Kearle passed away in October 2021. Robert served on board HMS Plymouth, during the Falklands Conflict. …

HEALE, Martin

Martin “Speedy” Heale passed away on 15th December 2021. Martin served as Leading Cook on board HMS Alacrity. …

HARRISON, Jon

Jon Harrison passed away on 25.01.2021 from COVID-19.
Jon served on board HMS Plymouth.…

GALLACHER, William

William Gallacher served as AB (R) on board HMS Hermes during the 1982 conflict. William passed away in March 2021. …

GARNER, Russell P.C

Russell Peter Charles Garner passed away on 13th January 2021. Russell served on board HMS Coventry during the conflict in 1982. …

GAFF, Al

Al Gaff passed away on Sunday 7th February 2021 from COVID-19. Al served on board HMS Glamorgan during the conflict. …

EDWARDS, Jim

Jim Edwards crossed the bar in August 2021. Jim served as CPO on board HMS Yarmouth in 1982.…

DAVIES, Gareth

Gareth passed away peacefully on November 2nd 2021 at home.
Gareth served as POMEM(M) on board HMS Arrow. …

DICKINSON, Philip

Lt Cdr Philip Dickinson passed away June 2021. He saw flying active service with 826 Naval Air Squadron in 1982 from a variety of ships, including HMS Hermes & RFA Fort Austin. …

CORNALL, Reginald

Reginald (Pasty) Cornall passed away on 2nd August 2021. He served on board HMS Exeter. …

BROMILEY, Carl

Carl Bromiley passed away In September 2021. Carl served onboard HMS Antelope, during the conflict. …

BUTT, John

POAEA (M) John W Butt passed away on 24th May 2021. John served with Naval Party 1960 & MV Baltic Ferry during the conflict.…

ARNOLD, Terry

Terry Arnold served on board HMS Yarmouth in 1982. Terry passed away in August 2021. …

ALLWOOD, Steve

Steve Allwood passed away in November 2021. Steve served on board HMS Coventry D118 during the 1982 conflict. …

WINES MBE, Brian

Brian Wines MBE passed away on 29th May 2020, aged 80. Brian served as WOMEA (H) on board HMS Hermes. …

STEWARD, David

David Steward passed away in 2020. David served on board HMS Hermes as RO2(G). …

STOBBS, Julian

Julian Stobbs served on board HMS Penelope during the conflict and assisted the Lynx aircrew. He was tragically shot and killed at his home in Johannesburg on July 3rd 2020 along with his partner.…

ROWE, Steven

Steve Rowe passed away in October 2020 with COVID-19. Steve served on board HMS Alacrity during the Falklands. …

MITCHELL, Colin

Colin Mitchell passed away on 29th August 2020 after a long illness. Colin served as MEM(M) on board HMS Glamorgan in 1982. …

McLELLAN, John

Cdr RN John McLellan passed away on 7th January 2020. John served as 1st Lt Cdr on board HMS Intrepid. …

LOWDEN, Graeme

Graeme Lowden passed away on 2nd February 2020, aged 67.
Graeme served as POWEM(R) on board HMS Alacrity He was awarded the Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct for his rapid actions in 1982 for assisting with the rescue operation of those on board Atlantic Conveyor in the immediate aftermath of being struck by missiles. …

JONES, John

John Jones passed away in June 2020. He served as a CPO on board HMS Intrepid. …

INGHAM, Michael

Michael Ingham, passed away in February 2020, aged 74. He served on board HMS Andromeda in 1982.…

HUISH, Bob

We are very saddened to hear the news that Bob Huish passed away from COVID-19. Bob served as LMEM onboard HMS Glamorgan in 1982. …

HOWE, Richard

Richard sadly passed away with Cancer on 4th May 2020. Richard served as an LMEM (M) onboard HMS Invincible but left the Royal Navy as an CMEA (ML) in 2000. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew Richard.…

GOODALL, Stuart

Stuart Goodall lost his four year battle with cancer he will be missed by many. Chief Petty Officer Stuart John Goodall B.E.M, D056111N, SMR of 845 Wessex Squadron. Embarked RFA Resource. Initially disembarked from San Carlos Water (Bomb Alley) and later to Port San Carlos.…

DENNIS, Malcolm

We are very saddened to hear the news that Malcolm Dennis has passed away. Malcom served on board HMS Conqueror. …

COOK, Steve

Steve Cook passed away on 15th April 2020 from COVID-19. Steve served onboard HMS Cardiff. …

CRISP, Steven “Fred”

Steven “Fred” Crisp served on board HMS Glamorgan in 1982. He passed away on 20.12.2020 shortly after celebrating his 80th Birthday. …

COWARD, John, Vice Admiral Sir

Vice Admiral Sir John Coward passed away in late Spring 2020. He served as Captain onboard HMS Brilliant during the conflict. …

CHROME, John

John “Rusty” Chrome passed away on 3rd February 2020. Rusty served a Chief Stoker on HMS Avenger in 1982. He passed away peacefully in a nursing home in Brixham. …

BECK, Gary

Gary Beck succumbed to COVID-19 on 29.12.2020. Gary served as WEM(O) on board HMS Alacrity during the conflict. He was a big supporter of SAMA (82) and will be missed by all. …

BINSTEAD, Tim

Tim Binstead served as AB (R) on board HMS Hermes during the 1982 Falkland’s Conflict. He passed away in 2020. …

BLIGHT, Christopher

Christopher Blight passed away on 6th January 2020. Chris served as Lt Cdr on board RFA Regent & Flight Commander of 848 “A” Flight Squadron. …

BODEN, Steven

Steven Boden, passed away in January 2020, aged 64. Steven served in 848 Sqn D Flight.…

BOOTH, Mike

Captain Mike Booth passed away, aged 70, in January 2020. Mike served as CO of 847 NAS. …

SKELTON, Alan

Alan Skelton served as a POAF on board HMS Antelope in 1982. Alan passed away peacefully on 6th March 2019. …

REVELL, Anthony

Anthony Revell CB CSjT FRCA MD served as Surgeon Vice Admiral on all UK Hospital Ships in 1982 and their prior deployments to the Falklands. …

PENTREATH, David

Captain David Pentreath CO served on board HMS Plymouth. He passed away in June 2019. …

NEAL, Lee

Lee Neal passed away in June 2019. Lee served as Leading Steward on board HMS Exeter. …

MILNE, Keith

Keith Milne passed away suddenly on 18th April 2019. He served as AEM(M) working in AED on board HMS Hermes. …

KIRBY, Karl

Karl Kirby served as a personal steward for Capt JJ Blacks on board HMS Invincible in 1982. …

JENKINS, Roger

Roger Jenkins served as Captain of the Nordic Ferry in 1982. He passed away in February 2019. …

Hope, Geoffrey

Captain Geoffrey Hope RN passed away in February 2019. Geoffrey served in Command of HMS Hecla & Senior Officer of the Ambulance Ship Squadrons (Herald & Hydra). …

HALFORD, Mark

Mark Halford, aged 55, passed away in early April 2019. Mark served as MEM(L) on board HMS Alacrity. …

CHEYNE Gordon

Gordon Cheyne passed away in early April 2019. He served on HMS Yarmouth as Chief Yeoman. …

CULTON, Raymond

Raymond served on board HMS Brilliant as Communications Yeoman. …

BRINDLEY, Kim

Kim Brindley served as Lieutenant Commander on board HMS Bristol during the conflict. Kim very sadly passed away in April 2019. …

AUSTIN, B F

B F Austin passed away peacefully on 18.10.2019. He served as LMEM on board HMS Farnella. …