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Lee Massey

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Sad to announce the passing of Tony "Lofty" Hands who died at his home in Spain 02:30 6th November having lost his fight with cancer, his family were with him at the end. He will be cremated in Spain in accordance with their laws, a memorial service will be held in this country tbc.

All at the Wiltshire Branch send our deepest condolences to his family, personally I have lost an old and dear friend.



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Madge &Pete Parkinson (Ginge)

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no So very sad to hear of the passing of our old friend Tony - our love and deepest sympathy to Patti, Richard, Victoria and all the Family. RIP.

          From Madge, Pete, Tracey and family xxxxx



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Jeff Parsonson

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So sorry to hear the pasing of Lofty, Sincerest condolences to all his family. RIP Chosen man, See you at the FRV old friend.



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Billy Makepeace

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Sad news, a good man and a true Greenjacket, RIP lofty,God bless.Billy



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Beggers Ex 2/1 RGJ

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Sad news sleep well thoughts go out to your family

Beggers

celler et audax

 



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Seamus P Lyons

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A good friend and Rifleman. RIP mate.



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George and Mary Smith

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Very sad to hear of Tony's death.  He was a true Green Jacket.  If possible can you let us know when the cremation service will be as we are in Quesada at the moment and would like to attend.  Our condolences to his family.

R.I.P Tony

George and Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

very sad to hear of T



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George and Mary Smith

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George and Mary Smith wrote:

 Very sad to hear of Tony's death.  He was a true Green Jacket.  If possible can you let me know when the cremation will be as we are in Quesada for a few days.  Our condolences to his family.

R.I.P Tony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very sad to hear of Tony's death.  He was a true Green Jacket.  If possible can you let us know when the cremation service will be as we are in Quesada at the moment and would like to attend.  Our condolences to his family.

R.I.P Tony

George and Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

very sad to hear of T

 



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Mac McDonald

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My deepest sympathy to all his family- He was a good man and a fine Green Jacket, Rest well now.



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Bill Hughes

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Very sad to read this news.  I was given an opportunity to work with Lofty on the Bn Upgrading Cadre in Sennelager, a real decent guy and very fair to one and all.  God bless Lofty and sincere condolences to his family.

 



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Bob Albon

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George and Mary please phone Bob on this number 966714919



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Bob Albon

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The funeral for Tony will be held on Saturday, 2-30pm,  at the Tanatorio Crematorio , Vega Baja situated on the Almoradi to Orihuela Rd , km5.6. Just past Veja Baja Hospital .

The family have requested that donations to Elche Childrens Home would be preferable to flowers.

All are welcome to attend.



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Eddie Carbery

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Sad to hear about Lofty, we were in training coy together in 67, god bless mate R.I.P.



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Jamie Humphrey

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I last saw Lofty at Paul Harding's funeral, sincere condolences to the family for your loss,  such very sad news to read



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Anonymous

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From Tony and Tracy Fozzard, from 1979-2001 knew Lofty well, was a mentor when I was a JNCO, he optimized the ethos of the RGJ everything that is necessary and nothing that is not, RIP Lofty...Tony and Tracy 



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Anonymous

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I worked with Tony in Taunton about 12 years ago and was shocked to hear of his passing the other day. Our thoughts are with Pat, Victoria and Richard.

RIP Lofty 

... and the worlds a poorer place

Swift and Bold

Dave Paver

Could some please pass on the details of the memorial when they are posted

dave.paver236@mod.uk

Thank you



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Phil VAUGHAN (EX 2RGJ)

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Sleep well friend.

So sad to hear this news.

Lofty a good man & RIFLEMAN to the end.

My thoughts are with your loved ones.

Say hello to the others that went before.

See you at the FRV.

Swift & Bold

no



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Anonymous

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Worked with Tony in his time in Taunton. A legend to us and the cadets he inspired. You will be missed.

Rupert Cantello



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Ziggy ex 2RGJ

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RIP Tony, you did so much for the cadets of Somerset, your exercises you organised were ledgindary and the survival courses you and spanner ran inspired so many including myself, I have a lot to thank you for and I am so glad you made it to Spain as I know that was your dream, Jolly green giant you will not be forgotten, fond regards Ziggy



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john pickford

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Served with Tony in Derry 1971/72 good man, rip mate. John P



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The Rifles (London Office)

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A memorial service for Tony (Lofty) Hands, late RGJ, will take place in the Light Division Chapel, Sir John Moore Barracks Andover Road, Winchester SO22 6NQ on Friday 28th March 2014 at 1400 hrs.

Please contact Chris Gates (Rocky), preferably by e-mail, if you wish to attend for entry, parking and catering purposes.

 Capt (Retd) CJ Gates, Training Adjutant

Sir John Moore Barracks, Andover Road, Winchester, Hants SO22 6NQ
Civ: 01962 888 273  Fax: 01962 888 4348 ATRW-TRGWG-TRGADJT@mod.uk



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