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Published on Saturday, 09 June 2018 11:04 Hits: 2325Category: Crossed the Bar
Sitrep 1 Funeral Arrangements
It is with so much sadness that I report that Captain B (Brian) J Waters Crossed the Bar this morning (9 Jun 2018) aged 74 in a Salisbury Hospice. Brian was a stalwart of the RFA Association as a former Trustee, Chairman and latterly President of the Solent Branch, his contributions to all our activities will be sorely missed.
Brian's funeral will take place at St Lawrence Church Salisbury (HERE for their website and HERE for a map) at 14.00 hrs on the 27th June 2018 followed by a committal and private cremation. Rig of the day “sober” dark Tie/ RFAA tie.
Friends, colleagues and shipmates will be made most welcome to attend the service at St Lawence Church and wil be invited to join the family afterwards for refreshments.
Family flowers only but donations in Brians memory, if desired, should be made to the Salisbury Hospice (HERE for their website and HERE for a map) donations will be coordinated by the Funeral Directors I N Newman from their Salisbury office (HERE for their website and HERE for a map)

A true gentleman whose support to me during my early days as a trustee were much appreciated. Rest in peace.
Pam
Ray Bennett writes:-
I sailed with Brian three times and worked once the office for him. Each time was a good ‘trip’ and in the early days as Chief Officer he was something of a mentor to me. Probably most memorably was when Gold Rover lost her rudder off the Falklands. Worst weather I’d ever known! I was on the foc’sle head with the bosun and sailors trying to connect a tow from the harbour tug that had battled its way out to us. While trying not the be washed off the deck I radioed the bridge to speak to Brian, to be told he was lying down. Thought it odd, but passed the message via the navigator. Later found out he was trying to run the ship and control a nose bleed. After we were safe and in the bar (am I allowed to still say that?) the next day it was a subject of great amusement with Brian laughing the loudest. It is really sad that we have lost a shipmate all too soon! Calm seas and fair winds.
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