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Death of Fred Edwards - Formerly RB, GJ, 3RGJ, 2LI, 1RGJ and Suffolk Branch Member - Funeral details now posted.
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I regret to announce that Fred Edwards, sadly died after a long illness, at 21.35hrs on Wednesday 2nd February 2011

Funeral Details

The Funeral of Frederick (Fred) Richard Edwards will take place at 2pm on Monday 14 February in the church of St. Michael the Archangel, North Cadbury, Somerset BA22 7DR.

 

Following the Service in church the burial will be attended by family members only. The congregation are asked to wait until directed to leave and make their way to The Catash Inn, North Cadbury a short distance away where there will be a buffet.


If you arrive early the Inn (BA22 7DY) and in the High Street will be open from about 11.45am for car parking, the purchase of tea and coffee and a room available for those who may wish to change.

 

Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK and cheques sent to Howard F. Miles, Funeral Director, Winton Cottage, South Cadbury BA22 7ES. There will also be a collection plate in the church which will also go to Cancer Research UK.

 

Informant Ron Cassidy 

 



-- Edited by administrator on Saturday 5th of February 2011 12:42:50 PM

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Trevor (Geordie) Anderson

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I have some very fond memories of Fred: our evening wrestling bouts on the top floor of "C" Coy block in Felixstowe in 1964 when he used to let me win sometimes; the saturday afternoon in the Sgts Mess bar in Celle in 1969 (sorry Ron, but you weren't there to stop us) when he led a group of us in the somewhat juvenile pursuit of chair bouncing (from one armchair to the next), which ended with Johnny Powell breaking his arm; having fun with him on various training courses as corporals and sergeants. The more I think about it, the more I could write. 

He was great fun, a character, a gentleman and a great soldier. I will miss him.



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David Askew

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Big Fred was big Fred from when I first met him in Celle in 1968.

Charismatic he most certainly was, but he was also the most professional of soldiers. He helped us young Riflemen without patronising us, always firm but fair .... he always did it, The Green Jacket Way. 

 He was still 'Big Fred' at the RB Assoc dinners of recent times, and will be sorely missed.

A truly Lovely man.



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Sheila & Stephen Horsley

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 It is with great sadness to read of the passing of Fred, our paths crossed many times over the years, I have many wonderful memories of Fred in the RB,GJ, & RGJ, also at the Suffolk Branch. A faithful and loyal Riflman to the end.R.I.P Fred. Your fight is over, you will meet many friends at the final R.V.
Our sincere condolences to Lally and familyno

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Anonymous

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It will be a great loss to the Green Jackets, & especially to the Suffolk Branch, i have memories like Trevor Anderson, although he forgot to mention the George club antics in cyprus, my sincere condolences to Lally     

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Ron Frampton

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Big Fred, what can I say what a man he was always there to help, encourage and get the best out of everyone he met, sleep well bud. My heart felt condolences to Lally and all his family.

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Tony ( Snowy ) Cusack.RB.3RGJ.

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My sincere Condolences to Lally and the Family, on hearing the Sad News about Big Fred. (May He Rest in Peace). Will be Sadly Missed by All who knew Him.

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Mike Taylor

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I was very sorry indeed to hear of the death of Fred. My first encounter with him was when I joined the Mortar Platoon in Celle as a MFC. He and Joe Mills were both sergeants and were an amazing double act! God help any platoon commander who thought for one moment that he was actually in charge of the platoon - any feelings of superiority were soon  dispelled by Fred and Joes' withering looks.

Many happy exercise hours were spent inside warm APCs with a brew constantly on the go. Fred was of the opinion that there was no need for anyone in the battalion to know his real location, simply a new, ficticious, grid reference every few hours.

I have many fond memories of Fred - he ran a great platoon and both Paul Trevethick and I learned the true meaning of "man management" from him.

A big man with an even bigger personality.

Mick

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Johnny and Anne McMullan

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SUCH AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING FIGURE WAS HE, IT SEEMS STRANGE THAT HE WON'T SUDDENLY TURN UP AT THE NEXT GATHERING, LAUGHING IN HIS BOOMING WAY, MAKING JOKES, KNOCKING BACK COPIOUS PINTS AND NEVER BEING THE "WORSE FOR WEAR".

FRED WAS A SOLDIER'S SOLDIER. WE ALL LOOKED UP TO HIM, FIGURATIVELY AND LITERALLY.

ANNE AND I ENJOYED HIS AND LALLY'S VISITS TO US IN BOTH NEW JERSEY AND VIRGINIA - WE COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR BETTER COMPANY.

HE IS ALREADY SORELY MISSED.


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Fred Boomer-Hawkins

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To say that I am gutted is an understatement. I will always see Fred on the old codgers march past at the reunions at Winchester, Because Fred was a big man and his complete white head he stood out so well, but you could see that he was such a proud man and proud of the Regt that he served with honour. RIP big man.

My condolences to your family



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Ken Ambrose

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I first met Fred in late 1963 when I arrived in 3GJ newly turned out from the Rifle Depot and throughout the years that passed we met up from time to time in both the 3rd or Ist battalions.

He was a big man with an even bigger heart and my deepest sympathies go to Lally and his family. He was much admired and respected by all that he came into contact with and I am deeply saddened by his death.  

A great rifleman who is already missed by many who will I hope be waiting to greet us when our turn comes.

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Bill and Eileen Taylor

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Dear Lally, 

Sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Fred.  We have fond memories of the

laughter and fun whenever we were in Fred's company.  Our love and thoughts are with you at this time.  Bill and

Eileen.






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ace maclean

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another sad time as another true green jacket goes to join the others in the final rv
rest in peace fred your duty done.
condolances to family and friends

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Anonymous

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He will soley be missed by all, and a place in my heart will never be filled.  RIP Fred xx

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Bill Netcher

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RIP and God Bless you Big Fred

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Kenny Ridgway

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Big Fred Edwards was a great influence to me for my time in the army as he must have been to many. Sleep well big mannjscg

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Del and Pom Hemsley

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Lally,

Please accept our condolences and our thoughts, which are with you and your family, as you try to fill the hole, which Fred's passing must have left. He was a 'Gentleman' and a 'Rifleman', who always left you feeling, that with him around, all is well. 

He will be sorely missed by the Suffolk Branch, which he chaired until fairly recently, always supported our functions, whether in Felixstowe or in Winchester, and, with you, travelled a long way to do so.

RIP Fred.

Del and Pom

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Steve Hooley

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So long Sarge,

I have fond memories working for you when 3RGJ had their spell with the UN in Cyprus. You were a big man with a big heart. You kept a watchful eye over this Rifleman and got me out of trouble on more than one occasion.

Gone but not forgotten.

RIP Fred.

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Frank and Christine Roe

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Sincere condolences to Lally and family.
R.I.P. Fred



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Brian Taplin

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My mate Fred has passed but will never be forgotten         I met fred in malaya in 1957  when we return to the uk he came home with me        Sheila and I  will miss him  All my family send how love to Lally and all the family  RIP Fred no

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John Guest

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Very sad to hear about Fred.  Our sincere condolences to Lally and family.  We have happy memories of the do's at the Orwell.  John and Chris

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John Gard 1RB/3GJ

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Bye Fred,
I will remeber you!

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