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It is with great saddness and heavy heart I have to inform comrades of the passing of Capt Wayne Beddis. Wayne lost his battle with cancer at 8.50 last night surrounded by his family at his home in Market Drayton, All members and friends of Shrewsbury Branch RWFCA send Ann and family our heart felt condolences, Wayne was a fantastic friend and we will miss he good humour and banter. RIP old soldier you were a good one. We will publish more details as it come clear.
My sincere condolences to Anne and family at this very sad and trying time
Rest in Peace Wayne
RIP Wayne. We had some Great times in the Depot whilst in the Orderly Room. Condolences to Waynes family from all at the Denbigh and District Branch the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association. RIP. Braz
A lovely man, small in stature but massive in every other way. Godbless you Wayne.
So sad to hear this, I served with Wayne at the Depot Crickhowell years ago,My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Wayne
Another Sad loss, so sorry to hear. RIP Wayne, our condolences to Family and Friends
Shaun and Sue.
Another great loss. I was friends with Wayne for a very long time, but lost contact when he was posted from the Bn. Condolances go out to Anne and the Kids from Rog, Chris and my kids.
RIP Wayne.
R.I.P Wayne. My condolences to Anne and the family. A very sad loss indeed.
sorry to here about wayne he was a good member of the regt, so rest in peace mate and condolances to the family marion jones 15
also wally 15
please also add me wally 15
Deepest sympathy to all Family, Friends and fellow Comrades at the sad loss of Wayne
Caernarfon Branch, Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association
Sad news RIP Wayne
Another sad loss.
god bless Wayne, rest in peace mate
So sorry to hear this sad news. Wayne seemed in good spirits at the Reunion and I was glad to talk to him there. He was one of the powerhouses in the Bn Orderly Room for many years. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
R.i.p our condolences to the family.
When I last saw Wayne he was a lance corporal and I was a corporal, leaving the battalion on posting to the Welsh Depot, never to return. So many years ago. And now, he's gone! A very sad day for all of us. RIP Wayne, you will be sorely missed.
A sad llas. RIP
RIP Wayne
Served with Wayne in the Bn Ord Room at Tern Hill - a very fair man with a good sense of humour - RIP Wayne
The Shotton and Deeside send their deepest condolences to Ann, family, friends and fellow comrades on this very sad time.
Wayne RIP mate.
R.I.P Wayne. My condolences to the family. A sad loss.
Condolences to Ann and family at this sad news, from Tony and Carol Corbett and family.
My condolences to Ann and family Wayne was a good friend and will be missed by all that knew him ,you were one of a few ,may Godbless you and look after you. From George and Barbara Cole.
RIP Wayne
Pembrokeshire Branch send our Condolences to Wayne Beddis, Friends and Family
worked with wayne for many years what a great guy will be sadly missed RIP mate
VERY SAD NEWS ABOUT WAYNE OUR THOUGHTS GO OUT TO ANN and FAMILY R.I.P. WAYNE FROM KEITH MAY AND ALL AT CARDIFF RWFCA
I was hugely saddened to learn of the death of Lawson Wayne Beddis. He was a very good friend of mine. We both served in B Company together, along with another constant comrade, Preston Jones 67. Wayne was an integral part of the team and the platoon and was always up for a good laugh and a fair few beers with the boys. He had an irrepressible sense of humour. Always the first to volunteer for anything, he was one of B Company’s characters: someone who could be found at the front at work or play, and was hugely popular as a result.
Oh what fun the three of us had and what wonderful and tremendous experiences we went through together, Hong Kong in particular. He was great fun to have as a mate and I am deeply saddened that I will never again have the pleasure of his company
I can only endorse the tributes paid to him by you all. The very many people who knew him were richer for the experience, and will be all the poorer for his passing. I, for one, will continue to cherish memories of shared laughter and happiness with him.
Oh Dear, how very very sad that another Comrade has been so prematurely taken from us, indeed, not just a Comrade but good friend.
Wayne and I worked together as Coy Clerks, Orderly Room Clerks and subsequently Chief Clerks. He was unique in as much as he was good company both socially and professionally - totally avoiding talking shop over a beer. Looking back, I can't remember any occasion when he ever lost his temper or was unhelpful to those in need. It was this knack that earned respect from both his subordinates and seniors resulting in them having complete confidence in him.
His popularity and esteem are identified by the well earned tributes paid to him on this thread.
His passing has come as quite a shock as I wasn't aware that he was so ill - we were only exchanging emails back in August regarding the reunion - sadly, I didn't have the opportunity to have a beer with him over the reunion weekend which I deeply regret. I am, however, left, with very fond memories of our time together and they will be with me forever!
Deepest condolences to Anne, family, Comrades and friends from Verna and myself and all members of the London Branch RWFCA.
RIP Mate.
Received the following from Mal Ball
Here are the details of Wayne's funeral. Could you please put them on the forum?
The funeral service will take place on 19th December at 1400hrs in St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Market Drayton TF9 1AD, followed by a service at 1515hrs in Emstrey Crematorium, London Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6PS. You are warmly invited to join the family for refreshments back at the Royal British Legion, Church Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1AF.
Family flowers only, donations will go to Macmillan Cancer Support Shrewsbury, cash or cheques payable to J R Williams Funeral Director will be fowarded on the family's behalf.
Many thanks
Mal
Again such sad news.
Rest in peace Wayne.
My condolences to Ann and the Family.
R.I.P. Wayne. Our sincere condolences to Anne & family thinking of you at this sad time. Titch 70 & June.
On behalf of the Members of the Mountain Ash Branch (RWFCAssoc) Send their Condolences to his family & friends (RIP)
So Sad, I was a Clerk under Wayne when he was Chief Clerk, a great guy to work for and a great Royal Welchman, condolences to Anne & family from myself and Wendy, and the LofF, thinking of you at this sad time. Wendy and myself will not be able to attend the funeral, please pass on our best wishes, Wendy will be in the Hospital having her chemo at that time.
Deapest condolences to Ann and family, a very sad loss.
Roland and Kathy
Condolences to Wayne's family. Geoff & Carole Bassett