OBITUARIES
CAPTAIN JACK WEBB
I learned today of the sad loss of Capt Jack Webb, very much respected and a gentleman, loved by all who sailed under him, i was most fortunate and priveliged to have sailed with him, I am sure he will be sadly missed by us all,
Nolly Harvey. 14-8-2009.
Sad to hear my ex skipper Jack Webb has died. A fine captain and a fine person.R.I.P.
John Grainger.
Very sad to see the sad loss of Jack Web , i worked with him on the Sun VIII with John Grainger, my father Fred Cawsey worked with him during the war years, they were based at Southend, both deckhands and went through many scrapes onboard and ashore together, a well respected man and sure to be sadly missed by his family, for some reason Jack always reminded me of Frank Sinatra, he was a man who made an impression on me and will not be forgotten.
Eric Cawsey.
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GARY LUCAS
GARY LUCAS, a tuggie for 31 years, sadly passed away Tuesday 19.7.2010. Thank you from all the Gravesend tug men. Dave Sutherland
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RON STANFORD
Crossed the bar 20th June 2011.
Ron was an early contributor to this and other tug enthusiast sites. I will miss his input greatly. Condolences to his family and friends - Pete.
Sorry to hear about the death of Ronnie Stanford, he was a great shipmate, always calm and ready with a dry sense of humour RIP Ron. - Eric Cawsey.
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WILF WAGHORN
Passed away 2011.
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BERNARD 'BUCK' PEARD
Crossed the bar 13th July 2011, aged 90.
My thoughts are with his family and friends during this very sad and difficult time - Pete.
Sorry to hear that "Buck"Peard has passed away, another really nice bloke who always had time for anyone, my regards to his brother and family. rip Chief. Eric Cawsey.
I would like to thank everyone from the Tug Community who sent messages of condolence re the death of my father and those who attended his funeral on 28th July some travelling considerable distances. My brother and I floated our wreath on the river from near Town Pier - on the label we wrote "Proud to be a Tugman". The response from the community showed how right he was. Bernard Peard.
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PERCY TOMS
just heard of the death of Percy Toms, who passed away last sunday 7-8-2011, his funeral is at medway cremetorium on monday 15th aug 12.20.
regards nolly harvey
My sincere condolences to his family and friends, though I've been out of the industry for some years Percy was one of those people it is impossible to forget, for all the best reasons. Pat Marshall Shore Staff ATCL Gravesend.
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BILLY ALLEN
Posted 19-9-2011
I've just heard that Billy Allen, the last surviving crewman from the Cervia tragedy, has died.
I don't know the exact date, but I understand it was about two weeks ago. I first met him when he was my skipper on the Ocean Cock back in 1962
mike houckham
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