Category Archives: Lest we forget

Roger joined the West Sussex Tourists on 4th March 1999 and passed away on 2nd July 2018 just two days short of his 91st birthday. Affectionately known within the club as ‘the very nice man’ he toured with us on 9 … Continue reading →

Norman joined the club in the spring of 1974 and remained a member until his passing away in 1996. Joining the management committee in 1976 as Secretary he held the position until 1981 before joining the general committee for 2 … Continue reading →

Alan joined the club on 6th February 2014 and remained a member until he passed away on 5th December 2025 aged 70. He was elected to the clubs General Committee at the November 2017 AGM and served until ill health … Continue reading →

Fred joined the tourists on 5th March 1998 and was a member until 2007. He toured with the club 8 times. He was born on 15th December 1930 and passed away on 30th July 2019 aged 88 years.

Pat joined the club on 4th March 2004 and left when ill health stopped him actively participating at the end of 2015. Pat toured with us on 8 occasions. He passed away on 16th July 2018 aged 88.

Amrik (Hammy) joined the club on 29th November 1990 and in November 2010 was proudly elected Honorary Life Vice President status. He was born on 18th December 1942 and passed away on 13th February 2025 aged 82 years. He toured … Continue reading →

Joe was born on 31st May 1943 and passed away on 17th June 2020 aged 77 years. He joined the tourists in February 2012 and toured with us on 5 occasions. He loved to be known as ‘Rum Joe’ for … Continue reading →

Tony was born on 10th June 1924 and passed away during 2008 aged 83 years. Tony joined the tourists on 15th May 1991 and travelled on 15 tours.

Brian joined the club in March 2004 and resigned due to ill health at the end of 2014. Brian passed away on 20th March 2017 aged 87 years. He toured with us on 8 occasions.

Ken was born on 21st September 1921 and passed away on 5th November 2015 aged 94 years. He joined the West Sussex Tourists on 29th November 1979 and travelled on 18 tours. Was club President in 1991 and 1992 and served … Continue reading →

Frank was born on 6th September 1919 and passed away in 2013 aged 93 years. Frank joined the club in April 1991 and toured on 12 occasions.

Ray joined the club on 31st January 2013 and was a member until he passed away on 22nd July 2020 aged 73 years. He was born on 9th November 1946 and toured with us on 6 occasions.

Richard joined the club on 11th February 2019 and joined us for his only tour (to Tenby) the following May. He was taken ill shortly afterwards and moved away from Bognor Regis to be near family. Due to his moving … Continue reading →

Peter joined the club on 7th September 1982 and passed away during 2001. He was elected to the club committee at the AGM in November 1985 becoming Hon. Treasurer at the following years AGM. He held this role within the … Continue reading →

Bert joined the club in March 1991 and toured regularly until 1999 before moving ‘back home’ to Suffolk in 2004. He made a total of 9 tours with the club. Bert passed away a few years after returning to Suffolk.

Bert joined the club on 18th May 1995 and was a member until he passed away on 16th January 2019 (aged 93). He was elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the club in November 2015. Bert toured with us … Continue reading →

Alan joined the club on 22nd February 1994 and was a member until he passed away on 28th December 2017 aged 82. He toured with us on 14 occasions and was a great clubman happily doing any odd jobs and importantly … Continue reading →

Peter became a member of the club on 19th November 1992 and was a member until 2003 touring with us on 9 occasions.

Ken was born on 21st January 1933 and passed away on 24th December 2008 aged 75. Ken travelled with the club on 18 tours. Served as President in 2002,03 & 04, Captain in 1997 & 98 and served on the … Continue reading →

Ned was born on 17th September 1943 and passed away on 16th January 2023 aged 79. He joined the club on 6th March 2008 and remained a member until he passed away. He joined the clubs management committee at the … Continue reading →