INVERGORDON 

Ron Gomez 

Born in Calcutta in 1936, Ron Gomez moved to Twickenham in 1954 and worked for British Rail. He carried out his National Service from 1956 to 1958 with the Royal Artillery.  He rejoined the Royal Artillery in 1959, reached the rank of Sergeant and served in Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong and did two tours in Northern Ireland. 

After retiring from the army in 1977, he lived in Westbury and worked for the London Underground until retiring in 2001. He moved to Invergordon in 2003, and as an enthusiastic Legion Scotland member, he helped revive the Invergordon branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland and served on the committee as chairman up until he passed away on 14 May. 

He was a keen fencer and had a love of horses which he shared with his wife Alison. Our thoughts are with Alison, his daughters Caroline, Sarah, Rosemary and their extended families. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

 

WICK, CANISBAY AND LATHERON

 

The Branch President of Wick, Canisbay and Latheron Branch has sadly notified us that eight members passed away in recent years. They have not previously received their Last Post, and a more detailed obituary for each will be published shortly.

 

Robert Center

Passed away on 26 October 2019 

Bobby McBeath, former Branch President

Passed away on 22 November 2019 

Michael Kelly, former Branch President

Passed away on 22 February 2020 

Neil Manson

Passed away on 3 April 2020  

John Gunn

Passed away on 22 November 2020 

David Ross

Passed away on 14 August 2021 

Charlie Williamsom, Standard Bearer

Passed away on 15 August 2021 

William Gunn, former Branch President

Passed away on 22 November 2021 

Jimmy Sutherland

Passed away on 19 June 2022

 

TAIN

Andrew (Andy) Farquhar 

Andrew (Andy) Farquhar passed away peacefully in Innis Mhor care home, Tain, on Tuesday 19 July. He was a well known and respected man in the town and elsewhere. Andy served with the Royal Air Force. He was a great supporter of the RBLS and would help out at any events while his health was still good. He will be sorely missed by family and friends.