RAOC Gazette - page 207
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
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has been a tragic blow to me and to all those ,who knew her; her presence and kindness will be sorely missed. I am sure that everyone who knew Betty will join me in offering Lieutenant Colonel Connolly and his family our deepest sympathy in such a tragic loss, * ENGAGEMENTS ROE— DRYSDALE.—The engagement is announced between Corporal Ian Martin Roe, RAOC, second son of Mr and Mrs F. Roe of Stokesley, Yorkshire, and Elaine, eldest daughter of StaET Sergeant and Mrs N. Drysdale, RAOC, currently of HQ AFCENT. TAYLORSON—ADAMSON —The engagement is announced between Captain Philip John Taylorson RAOC, only son of Mrs Gladys Taylorson and the late Mr John Ford Taylorson of 30 Grove Lane, Headingley, Leeds, Yorkshire and Sandra, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Y. Adamson of Venturefair Avenue, Dumferline. MARRIAGE GlMBRfcRE— GREGAN — On 9th September 1978 at St Oswalds Roman Catholic Church Deepcut, Edward Emile, younger son of Mr and Mrs Leo Gimbrere, to Sally Jane, daughter of Colonel John and Esme Gregan of Deepcut. BIRTHS DILLOW.—On 20th September 1978, at BMH Iserlohn, to Margaret and Sergeant Douglas Dillow of 3 Armoured Division Ordnance Company BFPO 106, a son Carl Peter t a brother for Michael and Kevin. G1NN— On 22nd September 1978, at Watford General Hospital, to Simon and Mary Ginn, a son Peter Simon. PATON.—On 25th September 1978, at BMH Rinteln, to Margaret and Graeme Paton a daughter Catherine Ruth. SOUTHERN.—On 9th September 1978, at Derby City Hospital, !o Robert and Judith Southern, a daughter Lucy Elizabeth Joan. DEATHS ADAMS.—On 26th August 1978, Sergeant I. J. Adams, P1GGOTT.—Betty, beloved wife of Major Frank Piggott (Retd) and mother of Janet and Hazel, died 23rd September 1978, after much suffering courageously borne. Present address: 16 Selby Road, West Bridgeford, Nottingham NG2 7BL, WADDELL,— On 25th September 1978, Sergeant A. W. Waddell, of 352 West Dyke Road, Redcar, Cleveland. THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have informed us of the death of the fallowing Officers, late RAOC: — CATER.—On 29th July 1978, Major (QM) L. R. Cater. SHAW.—On 5th July 1978, Major E. D. Shaw MBE. SIMMONS.—On 30th July 1978, Major (OEO) C. J. Simmons. TEMME.—On 20th June 1978, Lieutenant (Hon Captain) E. H. Temme. WHITE—On 18th July 1978, Major C. R White. MRS BETTY CONNOLLY CAPTAIN R. W. SIDER writes: — I first met Betty Connolly when both she and her husband, Lieutenant Colonel M. J. H. Connolly came to SSD Viersen where I was the Regimental Sergeant Major. I had a great deal to do with her through the welfare of the families and Betty worked so very hard in achieving the wonderful spirit which w e had in Viersen. On commissioning I became a member of the same Officers Mess, and her bubbling personality with the Wives Club and enthusiasm with other social functions never ceased to amaze me. She was everyone's friend. Her death * * LIEUTENANT COLONEL Af. L CONNOLLY writes:~ Simon and I are so very grateful for the many kind letters and beautiful flowers received in sympathy over the death of my Betty, Thank you so much, we are deeply appreciative and would wish you to know that your kind thoughts and prayers did help to ease the personal despair on such a day of sadness. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 1978 CORPS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY will be observed by a parade service on 12th November on the Blackdown Square, Deepcut, commencing at 10.45 am. Those attending are requested to be seated by 10.40 am. At the end of the service there will be a march past at the Corps Memorial. Military personnel should wear No. 2 dress, No. 1 dress hat with a poppy behind the left hand chin strap button, medals and gloves. Officers should wear Sam Browne belt without sword. Greatcoat or British Warm may be worn. Medals may be worn by those attending in plain clothes. Transport will be at Brookwood Station at 9.48 am to meet travellers on the 9.02 am train from Waterloo. Transport will leave for Brookwood Station at 2.30 pm for the return journey to Waterloo. Luncheon for Officers past and present and their families will be served in the Headquarters Officers Mess. The charge inclusive of a glass of wine will be £2.00 per head, children under twelve years of age £1.00. Owing to the numbers in- volved, luncheon will only be available to those who apply for it in advance. A cash-only bar will be operated in the Mess, and this may be used by all Officers and their families attending the parade. A curry lunch for Warrant Officers, Sergeants and Old Comrades of the Corps and their families will be served in the Headquarters Sergeants Mess. The charge will be 85p per head. Again, advance booking is essential. Applications for luncheon tickets should be sent t o : The Corps Secretary, RAOC Secretariat, Blackdown Barracks, Deep- cut, Camberley, Surrey, by not later than 27th October. They should be accompanied by cheques or postal orders made pay- able to * RAOC Association.' ML THE ROYAL JUBILEE COCKTAIL PARTY A CORPS Royal Jubilee Cocktail Party will be held at the Headquarters RAOC Officers Mess at Deepcut from 6.45 pm to 8.30 pm on Friday, 24th November. This invitation is extended to serving officers of the Regular and Reserve Army and their ladies and to retired officers who are members of the Officers Club and their ladies. A number of Corps guests are also to be invited. The cost of tickets for the Cocktail Party will be £1.75 per person. Due to staff and space limitations the numbers will have to be restricted to four hundred and applications to attend will be accepted on a 'first come—first served basis.* Applications to attend the Cocktail Party should be sent to the Treasurer, RAOC Royal Jubilee Cock- tail Party, RAOC Secretariat, Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey, together with a cheque payable to the Head- quarters RAOC Officers Mess Reserve Fund. — 169 — {Notices continued on page 192.) |
| Book number | R0247 |