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I regret to inform you that John (Paddy) Sands passed away early this morning in his sleep.

23989923 Cpl John Augustine Sands (Paddy) Served with 1GJ 1RGJ and 3 RGJ

GSM (Borneo / Malay Peninsula / NI ) UN (Cyprus).

Army Champion Cross Country Runner and Battalion Boxer.

Funeral

The funeral will be held at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Church at 10:30am on Tuesday 14 June 2011

This is located at

Esh Winning

New House

County Durham

DH7 9LF

Following the service the buriel will take place in the church cemetery and the wake will be held at the Newhouse Club, which is opposite the church.

The family request the wearing of berets and medals if possible.

If attending please inform Jake Cheetham

Family address for condolence cards etc

Linda Sands

13 Coronation Homes

Esh Winning

County Durham

DH7 9PP

 

Informant - Jake Cheetham



-- Edited by administrator on Sunday 5th of June 2011 08:54:54 PM



-- Edited by administrator on Wednesday 8th of June 2011 06:06:38 PM

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alan (trigger) Rogers

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Another very sad day The loss of a realy true Rifleman.  Our condolences to Linda and the family.

 

Alan and Ann xxxx



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Macker

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So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing.  My sincere condolences to John's family.  He was a great bloke and I liked him very much.



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Keith Kneller

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So very sad to hear of the passing of another 'good' man - RIP John (Paddy) Sands.   You were a great mucker.    Condolences to family



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Ron F

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So sorry to hear the very sad news, Paddy was an endless source of humour in those days in Celle, a cracking lad. Rest in Peace my friend, may I express my sincere condolences to his family and friends.



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Tony M

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Such sad news.  Goodnight and God Bless Paddy.



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Sandy Wells

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Served with Paddy in 1st Bn B Company in Malaya, Borneo and Berlin, and knew him up till he left us on 3RGJ re-formation, in early 1972. Unbelievable that so much character could be packed into so small a body! Paddy was a tough, tenacious soldier and always funny. A sad loss to our Greenjacket family. 

       



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Gary Heritage.

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I knew paddy in 3  rgj.Another character of the battalion gone.May he rest in peace. 



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Dan

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Sad to see that paddy has left us, a good bloke, condolences to his family.

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ace maclean

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sad to hear of the death of john rest in peace, your duty done

condolences to john family



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Bill Netcher

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Very saddened to hear of this loss of another of those great characters    Paddy you will certainly will be missed and you was one of those who had that typical paddy sence of humour.   RIP Paddy and my sincere condolences to your Family.   God Bless



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David Askew

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A nicer man you couldn't find, never once heard him cross or moaning.

(What a good job you kept your middle name under wraps Paddy, you know we would have made hay with it).

Sank many beers with you, your company was only ever, totally brilliant.

Rest in Peace Mucker, you certainly will be missed, but will also certainly stay in our memories.

God Bless



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malcolm don donnison ex 3rgj

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R.I.P John another great character called to the final rv , glad to have known you. deepest sympathy to Linda and the family 



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Tony Cusack 3RGJ/RB

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My Condolences to the Family. (Rest In Peace Padd)



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Chalkie Parfitt

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My sincerest condolances to Paddy's family on their loss. Paddy was a great asset to the QM's store and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. RIP  Paddy (if only we knew your middle name all those years ago)



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Rick Twohey

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Paddy you will be sorely by all who knew you whenever I look back to those days you were allways there in my memories RIP John



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Pat Bibby

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Good night & God Bless Paddy - It was a privillage and pleasure knowing you.

My sincere condolences to Linda and the family.



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Chris and Liz Wagstaff

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So very sorry to hear of this very sad news of Johnny,had great times and lots of fond memories of him in 1 and 3 RGJ.

Linda our sincere condolences to you and the family.

Chris and Liz

 



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Alan Payne

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Very sad to hear of Johns passing.  I knew John in Celle and supped quite a few beers with him, he was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. RIP John.



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Alan (zubes) Aubrey

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Such sad news,rest in peace Paddy . And our sincere condolences to Linda & family.

                                 Alan & Shirley Aubrey



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ginge coulter

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RIP  paddy god bless



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beggers Ex 2/1

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Good night paddy the bugle has called you and now you have gone from our side's but you will remain in our thoughts for all time .

condolences to your family

 

good night sleep peacefully



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Martin Lile

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How sad.  Paddy once told me that to get a pair of socks would cost me a pint and for a bottle of brandy I could get my own APC!  I bought him the pint and enquired about my new socks - Paddy smiled at me and said "nip to that mob in the next barracks and bribe them - you were getting your socks anyway, but cheers".  Typical of his humour and style.  Fond memories of another character.



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Mark Westbrook

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Many happy memories of Paddy whilst in the QM's in Celle (and our short journey to the Cpls Mess down the corridor...).   Condolences to Linda and the family.  RIP.



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Robin C.

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Sincere Condolence to his family.

Rest In Peace John.



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billy buchanan

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Condolences to Paddy,s family. RIP Paddy.



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Ginger Allen.

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I served with Paddy in Berlin,Tidworth and Celle,brilliant Rifleman, very funny Guy,good egg and great friend.Rest in Peace John.Condolences to Linda & Family.



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Ray Smith

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Served with Paddy during his time with the 1st RGJ.

Great bloke -   always in our memories.

Ray & Sue Smith



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Kevin Goode Ex 3 and 1RGJ

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Sincere Condolences to the Family of John (Paddy) Sands

RIP



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Andy Forrest

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Another sad day, my condolences to the family and the regiment.



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