Mac Gittings

[tony.t.corbett]

It is with much saddness that I inform members of the death on Saturday 29 September of Mac he had been ill for some time with lung and bone Cancer. He died at Home with Sharyn and their family in attendance.Funeral details not yet available. Condolences to Sharyn,Darryl,Nicola and Donna. from myself,Carol,Andrew,Ian and Hayley. Mac was a good soldier and instructor, also good company. Rest in Peace Mac.

TC

[ap1]

Very sad to hear this Tony. Mac was my CSM in the Falklands with Alphas, he was the ideal man for that posting. Old school, but not over the top. I and a few Alpha's boys had great pleasure in having a beer with him at the LOF many years later, he was genuinely chuffed that we'd made it into the mess, against all odds! Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

[wally15]

a sad day again to hear about mac he was a grade one soldier in all ways condolances to his family and friends rest in peace mate 15

[Jinx 56]

Deepest sypathy to Sharyn and your family, a great friend over 22 years,

Roland and Kathy...

[davidhuntley]

Mac was one of our training coy instructors when i joined in 72, i always remember how smart and well turned out he was, i then had the privelage of serving under him as a cpl then plt sgt in Alphas, how can anyone forget the Hooby challenge with the battery csm, mac slept it off for 2 days and nights, what a bloke.
R.I.P.Mac
Ned

[mick carnell 53]

So sorry to hear about Mac so soon after Andy passed away, I know that they were good friends, RIP Mac, another good Royal Welchman has left us

[Dai72]

Seems to be never ending of us losing Royal Welchmen. RIP Mac.

[Lofty-25]

My sincere condolences to Sharyn and family at this very sad and trying time

Rest in Peace Mac

[jcj]

I had the pleasure of serving with Mac on the SAA wing in Depot Crickhowell 72/73. He was a true professional and a very good friend. My sincere condolences RIP.

[Dave Wozencroft]

My sincere condolences to Sharyn and their family. Mac was a great Senior NCO who i had the great honor to serve under for nearly 10yrs. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. R.I.P and God Bless.

[Mike Salway]

I had the great pleasure of working with Mac from the beginning to the of my career.I mostly followed him to the next posting or position within the Bn.I had some great times with Mac and will never forget him.Deepest Sympathy to Sharyn and family.

[BennytheBall]

Once again very very sad news I had the privilage to be one of "mac's" soldiers' a true Royal welchman and did the RWF proud, my personal condolences go out to Sharyn and family, friends and fellow comrades' at this terrible time.
Mac RIP mucker.
From Benny, Carol Ball and all at the Shotton and Deeside branch RWFCA

[Alun Cleaver]

Farewell Mac you was liked and respected in equal measures. Condolences to your family. RIP

[Guvs]

Sorry to hear of the passing of mac, my condolances to his family.

[Keith Jones 989]

Another very sad loss. I remember spending some very pleasurable evenings in Mac's company in the NAAFI (Cpls Mess) in Gun Club Barracks, Hong Kong. He was a very good friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. RIP mate.

[ritchie8839]

A truly sad day Mac and myself soldiered together for 20 years plus,with the 1st Bn and as PSI with the 3rd Bn a first class soldier and a great friend our condolences to Sharon and familly.
Rest in pieace my friend.

Ritchie 39

[Rob12]

Condolences to Mac's familey from all members of Denbigh and District Branch The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association Branch. RIP Mac.

[Bob Bacon]

‘Mac’ and I served together in the Signals Platoon in Minden and Honiton. He was the consummate professional, diligent and hard working. He also had a wicked sense of humour, which you could always tell was near the surface by the tiniest of grins and a glint in his eye.

My life is richer for having known him. His demise is a great loss to me and to our entire community. His family has every right to be proud of him, not only for his service to his country, but as a Royal Welchman extraordinaire.

Our heartfelt condolences are with Sharyn, Darryl, Nicola and Donna. I cannot begin to imagine the pain they are feeling, but the thoughts and prayers of the whole forum are with them at this most difficult time.”

As Shakespeare said in Hamlet, “I shall not look upon his like again.”

[SHAUN MCCORMACK]

Sharyn our thoughts are with you at this sad time, RIP Mac.
Sue & Shaun

[sixties]

What a great man/Soldier, served with him in the Bn from Minden To Hong Kong. R.I.P. my friend.

[jungle1810]

Hello,
Our condolences go out to all Mac's family and friends, from the under mentioned branches of the RWFCA.
Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthen RBD

[nasher546]

Mac was my Plt Sgt in Londonderry 86 with Charlie Company. What a true professional he was. He was also one of the smartest people I knew, even in combats.

My sincere condolences to Mac's family at such a sad time and may he rest in peace.

[hoppy41]

RIP Mac

[Ianto 10]

On behalf of Shrewsbury and District Branch RWCA, condolences are extended to Sharyn and family on their loss of Mac, Mac was a great guy and a good friend, he was a very good Royal Welchman which brought fame to the Regiment by being one of the first Royal Welchman to be awarded with GOC Commendation for Devotian to Duty on our 1st NI Tour in Londonderry. Mac was a section commander in the RECCE Platoon and whilst on patrol in his Ferret Scout car they came across an incident where a murder had been committed and if my memory serves me right he and his section gave chase and caught the gunman.A very good soldier and proud Royal Welchman. RIP mate.

[julie 31]

The Sgt's Mess in heaven is getting full so glad Andrew has a good friend to keep him company. R.I.P Mac Julie Ray and Sandra

[richie264]

Nasher took the words from my mouth a very smart clean cut professional soldier. RIP. Too many going too soon.

[vince(maggot)]

so sorry to here of the passing of mac he was a grade one soldier and a good friend we had some great times in netherhaven he will be sadly missed my condolences to sharyn and family vince (maggot) sleep tight my friend

[evans70]

My deepest condolences to Sharron and family. Ianto 70

[poperome]

my sincere condolences to sharyn and family.doug pope

[Owen W]

So sad to hear of another strong Royal Welchman lost to us all.

Memories of a stalwart character with standards.

Our thoughts go out, as ever, to his family and close friends.

Owen

[tony.t.corbett]

Funeral Arrangements Mac Gittings.
The Funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th of October at PARNDON WOOD Crematorium Harlow CM19 4SF Family flowers only, donations to St Clare Hospice, through Funeral Director Daniel Robinson & Sons Wychern Harlow 1GK 1LA.


TC

[sharyngittings]

Funeral Arrangements Mac Gittings.
The Funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th of October at PARNDON WOOD Crematorium Harlow CM19 4SF Family flowers only, donations to St Clare Hospice, through Funeral Director Daniel Robinson & Sons Wychern Harlow 1GK 1LA.


TC

Many thanks Tony for this thread Can i also just add that the funeral will be held at 3.15pm. The address of the Funeral Directors is Daniel Robinson and Sons, Wych Elm, Harlow IG10 1LA not as above (sorry).

Meeting afterwards at
The Golden Swift
Hare Street
Harlow
Essex
CM19 4AY

[Gerrycc943]

Oh Dear, another sad chapter in the history books of the RWF.

The previous messages posted on this thread have identified what a professional Mac was. He was also a good friend and my last association with him was when we served together in Shirley, Solihull in the early 90's - he was WOIC Cadet Trg Team and I was Chief Clerk 5 RRF - we were both members of the local Royal British Legion. Sharryn also managed one of the local Shoe Shops and they both had an abundance of friends in the Town.

He made his mark in Shirley when he assumed the duties of Parade Marshal each successsive Remembrance Day - they still refer to him as the "Mini Guardsman" and were full admiration for him when he impressed them with his Military Skills when on parade. Indeed, those who I have informed of the sad news have asked me to convey their condolences - they range from the Legion Members, barbers Shop, Pubs and Traders in Shirley.

Deepest condolences to Sharryn and family from myself, Verna and family plus members of the London Branch RWFCA.

It's also worthy of note that in addition to his GOC's NI Commendation, Mac was a recipient of the Silver Jubilee Medal in Tidworth 1977.

[steve wright]

As Al Poole said Mac was my CSM in Tern Hill and the Falklands and I got on very well with him. One of the smartest, well turned out soldiers I ever met and a very fair man.

RIP and condolences to his family

[Brian Robert Dexter Dando]

Sorry for the late response but I don't use the forum that often, I'm very sorry to here of your loss and I admired Mac as a soldier and a man my feelings go out to Sharyn and your family. My last memory of you Sharyn was the driving lessons in Lemgo, I would have attended the funeral if I had know in time, sorry for that. RIP Mac.

Brian

[sixties]

So sorry to find this post so late. Condolences to the family.
What a great man.
I would have attended the funeral if i would have known in time as i only live 50Mls away.