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David Askew

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Stan Branch - Vigilant PlatoonIt with with much regret that I must inform you all of the death of Stan Branch last night, (4th November). He had been suffering for some time with stomach cancer. This was recently followed by kidney failure.

Stan joined the Rifle Brigade in the early 60`s and was part of a group of West Indians who came to us at that time. His fellow travellers were Fred Ward and George Nurse that I can think of. He was very well liked and much respected by all those he came into contact with.

Our thought must go to his family at this difficult time. Another good man has gone to join the ever increasing number of absent friends. RIP Stan

Stan's son mark has provided me with the following details:

Wednesday 12th Nov at Streatham Crematorium, Rowan Road, Streatham, London SW16 at 1300 hrs.

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Malcolm Donnison ex 3 rgj

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 Another true RB /3RGJ RFN gone to the big parade square in the sky.  Rest In Peace Stan deepest sympathy to your family and friends.
 Swift and Bold

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Jake

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To a fellow rifleman, rest in peace and sincere condolences to all the Family

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Jim Browning

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It is with great sadness to hear of the sudden death of my good friend Stan.Always loyal and true, going to miss you mate.Thanks for the good times, life won`t be the same without you. 

                                  Rest in Peace My Friend

    My sympathy and condolences to all the family, thinking of you all at this very sad time.

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Robin Crockford

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Rest In Peace Stan, another chapter in the history of   "The Regiment" closes.
My sincere condolence to Stan's  family.
Robin.

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Marc Branch

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MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR KIND WORDS OF SUPPORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I KNOW IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MY FATHERS WISH TO SEE AS MANY OF HIS RGJ FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES PRESENT AT HIS FUNERAL. 

WE WILL REGULARLY CHECK THIS FORUM FOR ANY QUERIES AND WILL RESPOND AS SOON AS WE CAN.....

Many Thanks and Regards to you all....

Marc Branch (Stan's youngest son).

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Bill Netcher

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RIP Stan as I am still trying to get my brain cells focused as to what Coy you was in.

Condolences to all Your Family

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Mick Mizon

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so sorry to here of Stans death a realy smashing Rifleman

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Daren branch

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 Sorry to hear of your loss, marc could you contact me on darenbranch@hotmail.com
cheers mate

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Snowy Cusack.

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 my deepest sympathy to Stans Family at this sad time, I met Stan along with George Nurse, Freddie Ward, Mickey Brace, back in Cyprus in the 60s.
RIP Stan.

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bill Bingham

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   IT WS WITH DEEP SORROW THAT I RECIEED THE NEWS OF STAN'S DEATH FROM MARC ,HIS SON I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING STAN FOR MANY YEARS HAVING SERVED WITH HIM IN THE VIGILANT PLN.
 WE HAD MANY A GOOD LAUGH TOGEATHER AND THAT IS HOW I SHALL REMEMBER HIM .
TO STAN'S FAMILY MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME
         "REST WELL OLD FRIEND YOUR IN GOOD COMPANY"

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RATTIGAN FAMILY

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R.I.P MY FELLOW RIFELMAM, BLACK AND GREEN,SWIFT & BOLD.CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY

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MARC BRANCH

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To all concerned,pleasefind the confirmed details for the
funeral of Stanley Branch:

The ceremony will be held at 1pm (1300hrs) at:
South London Crematorium
Rowan Road, Streatham,
London, SW16 5JG

A social gathering will be held aftewards at:
Streatham Vale Social Club,
Canmore Gardens, Streatham
London, SW16 5BD

If anybody has any queries or concerns, please fell free to leave yourdetails below. You will be answered promptly...

Best Regards to all...

Marc Branch (Stan's youngest son)





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David Askew

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Stan really was the coolest of the cool.
In fact, he was cool before it was cool to be cool.
He was kind and thoughtful... inviting nigs like me to dinner in his house when he really didn't need to, maybe I was lucky.
Anyone who knows Stan would tell you, he would take whatever came ........and smile, he was that confident, that secure, that confident.
You couldn't help but love Stan. A man to look up to, to emulate...and be glad to call friend.
God Bless you Stan and sleep easy.


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Roy Brown Ex 3RGJ

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I remember Stan from his days with Vigilant Pl, I Coy, 3RGJ.  He was indeed a very laid back guy who took things as they came.  I recall him being well respected by all who came in contact with him.  My condolences to your family.

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George Herbert

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Stan [Mr cool]  R I P old friend



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Hoping to see you all there tomorrow.
Remembering the man,the absolute legend that is Stan Branch

x


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Del H URDING

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                   R.I.P. Stan
                   My deepest sympathy and condolences to Stan"s
                   family and friends .

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Charlie Sargeant

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Have only just heard of the sad passing of Stan, proudly served with him in 3GJ, 3RGJ & 1RGJ, lovely man, local lad and very good friend.  My thoughts are with his family. 

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