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It is with great sadness to hear today the passing away of Mike "Ginger" Howells.
Mike served in Bravo Company during the Londonderry (Ebrington Bks) days.
I think Mike originally came from the Valleys of South Wales then moved up to the Deeside area?
No funeral details as yet?
BennytheBall
Thanks Benny. Deepest condolances to his family and friends.
Re-published on the Forums FB Page.
Deepest condolences to family and friends of Mike "Ginger" Howells from all branch committee and members of Denbigh and District Branch The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association (RWFCA) of the Royal Welsh Comrades Association (RWCA).
Some of the FB messages from his comrades and friends:
Peter Dagnall Sad news. Thought go out to his family and friends. RIP Comrade.
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Stephen Bird condolences to his family RIP
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Jack Murphy Thanks for letting people know ben r.I.p mike
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Alun Phelps R.I.P Mike condolences to the family
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Phil Bell God bless you Mike,RIP,Dinga.
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Nigel P Davies R.I.P Mike
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Johnnie Hood RIP mike
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Byron Hopkins RIP Mike.
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Edward Roberts Condolences from all at Denbigh and District RWFCA.
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Jim Ross R.I.P.COMRADE.
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Keith May Condolences from all at Cardiff RWFCA RIP
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Pete Owen RIP Comrade
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Fred Hughes R I P Mike thoughts with you and your family, R W F.
My condolences and thoughts go out to family and friends at this sad time ...
Deepest Sympathy to all Mike's Family and friends at your sad loss
Caernarfon Branch, The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association
Hello,
May I extend my deepest sympathy to all "Ginger's immediate friends and family.
R B D Independent Member.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends, RIP Mike. From all members of the Wrexham Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.
Hi All
Mike's funeral details are:
Thursday 3rd Dec 15 1200hrs St matthews Parish Church BORTH near Aberystwyth Ceridigion.
Hiya all i am mike eldest daughter Maryanne and i am looking to get in touch with some of his old squadron and was wondering if any of you have any old photos please you can get in touch with me by telephone omy number is 07780548592 or by email at howellsmaryanne@yahoo.com or even on Facebook my name is Maryanne howells my profile picture is my sons or on my other Facebook my picture is my dad many thanks Maryanne xx
Hi Maryanne,
only just seen this post and deep condolences to you and your family.
i served with your Dad in 4 Plt B Coy from late 73 Until sometime in 75.
i then transferred to the cooks platoon where I became the meat cutter!!!
Although I never stayed in touch with your Dad, I got some fond memories
particularly from our time in Belize in '74.
ya see, I'm from London and although I'm Welsh from grandparents, your Dad and
a guy I only remember as Elliot (Really don't remember his first name) had a drunken night
out at a local bar as you do, and they both adopted me as "London Welsh!"
Yeah, I Was There!!! Was adopted as a Welsh geezer!
as I get older I often think about guys I served with and wonder how it goes!
Sad news.
if you're his eldest daughter, May I ask if your Mother is Anne?
He often spoke of her with much love back in the day!
Forgive me if I'm wrong but guessing cos of your name!
Anyway, much sympathy.
you can find me on Facebook if ya like.
johnnyboy2104 will get you there!
Hiya. Yes i am mike's eldest. Daughter and also yes anne is my mum i am named after his mother mary and anne after my mum it good to hear some found memories he was a character and a pure welsh man to the end i think i have just had a inbox off you on Facebook. I have just sent you a friend request. Please. Reply Maryanne xxx
I forgot to say earlier i was actually born in the. April of 1975 please reply xxx