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Jolly Sailor · PWSTS Forum Moderator

Crossed the Bar - Ben Ashton

Jolly Sailor · PWSTS Forum Moderator

Have enlarged the picture so you can see the write-up.

Barry

Michael · PWSTS Australian Director

Ben I never knew you, I am very proud to have served in the same training School as you. RIP I salute you.
Wiggy

Andy · PWSTS UK Director

The world is a sadder place. He was such a lovely man. I will miss him.

RIP Bernard.

http://pwsts.org.uk/bernardashton.htm

Andy · PWSTS UK Director

Message from Alan Knott:

Funeral is at Barham Crematorium on Thursday 20 - 12 - 12 at 1200hrs.

http://www.barham-crematorium.co.uk/

JOHN LOCK · PWSTS Forum Moderator

How sad, I spoke to Ben & shook his hand at Tower Hill this year.

R.I.P. Bosun.

Regards John.

Dover Shark · PWSTS Forum Member

Bernie was a personal friend of mine,I worked with him on TTCF & I am shocked at his departing,what a brilliant man & what a pleasure to have known that we followed him through the PWSTS.RIP Bernard.

Andy · PWSTS UK Director

Bernard's son has requested as many PWSTS old boys attend the funeral as possible. Service details above with reception at the Best Western in Dover.

Dover Shark · PWSTS Forum Member

If I can get the leave I will definatly be there.I think it would be nice to see the PWSTS Standard there if poss or if you think it would be appropriate ?

Sharky

Andy · PWSTS UK Director

I have sent Roger a message but unsure if he is in the UK at the moment mate.

Andy · PWSTS UK Director

Bernard 'Ben' Ashton (PWSTS 1939)

Crossed the Bar 04/12/2012

Funeral Details:

Thursday 20 December at noon

Service		Reception
Barham Crematorium Canterbury Road (A260) Barham Nr Canterbury Kent CT4 6QU Tel: 01227 831351		Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel and Spa Dover Waterfront Waterloo Crescent Dover CT17 9BP Tel: 01304 203633

glancon · PWSTS Forum Member

So sorry I can't be there, but will be in spirit.

Condolences to his family at this time, RIP mate.

Glancon

Vintage Port · Ex PWSTS Standard Bearer

I only heard this morning about Bernard's passing, and I am devastated that I can't get to Barham in the morning!

I met Bernard in Normandy when I went over with our standard the same year that President Obama came over for the D day landings memorial, and he always came to the annual Dover Merchant Navy days.

Rest in peace.

Roger.

paul · PWSTS Forum Member

Very sad news had a few chats with (ben) was a great guy will be missed R.I.P