Eifion Jones 80

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It is with the deepest sorrow and regret that I have to inform you of the passing of my Comrade and mate Eifion today. Eifion passed away in Nightingale House Hospice and I believe Wenna, Ian and Alison were present. Details of the funeral at present are 12.30 hrs Tuesday 2nd Oct at St Giles (Parish) Church for the Service and 13.30 hrs at the Crematorium, if there are any changes to this, they will be posted on the forum. Mine and Carols heartfelt condolences go out to Wenna, Ian, Alison and Grandchildren. I, or Major Ellingham will keep everyone informed.
Dai

It is with deep regret to inform of the death of Eifion Jones 80 this morning 26/09/07 after a long illness. I have spoken to his brother Keith Jones 14 this afternoon and he has asked that I enter this message on his behalf and asks that any correspondance be sent to him via this forum by way of private message.

Regards

Bri Taylor 49

My thought are with Wenna, Ian and Alison at this very sad time we have all lost a good friend, We had so many stories to tell during our time in the platoon together, so many good times and many laughs Rest in Peace 80 mate

69

All members Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA send their condolences to Wenna, Ian, Alison and all who feel this sad loss.
Eifion was a Royal Welchman through and through, and his passing will leave a hole in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Rest in peace mate until we meet again


Hingey

Cofion atoch chi Wenna, Ian, Alison a Keith.
Sheena

my thoughts go out to the family, rest in peace my freind

Hello All,
Our thoughts and sympathy go out to Wenna, Ian, and Alison at this sad time.
Brian Bridgend & District Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.

Thanks Brian

Funeral arraingement for Eifion is on Tuesday 1230 St Giles Church Wrexam.

Family flower Donations please to Nightingale House Hospice

Like the rest of you I am deply saddened to hear of the passing of Eifion. It truly was an Honour and a pleasure to have served with him. His sense of duty and loyalty within the Regiment was second to none and his commitment to every job he did, was total. I had the un-enviable task of following his footsteps firstly in the Signal Platoon and then the QMs. ( I say un-enviable because he was an impossibly hard act to follow). Never a worry though, as his handovers were always perfect and he would always make himself available to lend a guiding hand and an attentive ear. He had a wonderful sense of humour and a remarkable ability get away with remarks that would earn the majority of us a slap in the face. Eifion was my Peer, my Boss, my Neighbour and one of my Best Friends . Wenna and the family are in our thoughts.

" He 's Singing in the Rhondda one more time" Godbless Eifion.

Condolences to Wenna & the rest of the family, he was one the characters.

He'll be riding his Harley in the sky, a very sad day.

I'm so sorry to hear that another wonderfully loyal and truly profesional Royal Welchman has passed away well before his time. 80 had been a mainstay of 1RWF in so many roles, not least in the Signals Platoon. I remember well how his knowledge of all things signals and his proactive rather than reactive initiative kept communications going on exercise in Lemgo and on operations in NI so many times. This coupled with his great sense of humour, and wonderful stories, and ability to just make things happen were real strong points. He 'saved the day' on so many occasions. Nothing ever seemed to much for him. When I was Adjt, and running 'zero alpha', and the other Bn HQ officers always seemed to manage to skive off stag, 80 was there to take his turn and quite frankly he could have run the show by himself, and often did; he was that sort of man. 80 and Wenna also of course played a full part in Bn life helping many young soldiers through the early days of their Service. I'm sure my final thoughts will be the same as everyone who had the good fortune to serve along side him - the Regimental family owe him a lot, we shall all miss him.

There are many kinds of sorrows
In this world of love and hate
But there is not sterner sorrow
Than a soldier's for his mate.

Dai just to let you know that myself and June my wife was also present throught the long night

Keith Jones Eifions brother

We can ill afford to lose the likes of Efion, a great Royal Welchman in all respects.
My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.
Joe.

I had a wonderful experience of having served with 80 when he joined the TA. HE said to me I WILL BE AN R S M he left the T A to join the 1ST BATT RWF and he attchived all he set out to do, and nobody could have done it better . AS RQMS in Berlin with RICHIE as RSM they certently look after George Cole and myself , for that i will be eternally grateful , YOURS ALWAYS YOURS SAM .

I hear with a broken heart the very sad news of Eifion's passing and support all the kind words and memories that fellow comrades have already mentioned. A truly outstanding Royal Welchman who will be sadly missed by all those who ever had the pleasure to know and serve with him. I know for one that without Eifion's help and guidance throughout my career I would not have achived the the things I managed to achive within the Royal Welch. Farewell my friend. my condolences go out to Wenna, family & Keith at this very very sad time.

Another tragic loss to the Royal Welch, rest in peace. Communications in the sky will benefit from our loss. Deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.

My Deepest sympathy goes out to Wenna, and the family and friends, Eifion was a good friend and great comrade.
He was a TRUE Royal Welch Fusilier through and through a great insipration to the Regiment and the RWFCA Comrades' Association he was a man who would help anyone in their time of trouble or need, we have lost a wonderful person. May Eifion Rest in Peace.

" OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY"
Deepest Regrets
Benny and Carol Ball

" The pure, the bright, the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts in youth,
The impulses to wordless prayer,
The streams of love and truth,
The longing after something lost,
The spirit's yearning cry,
The striving after better hopes ---
These things can never die.

The timid hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need
A kindly word in grief's dark hour
That proves a friend indeed;
The plea for mercy softly breathed
When justice threatens high
The sorrow for a contrite heart ---
These things will never die.

Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work to do,
Lose not a chance to waken love ---
Be firm and just and true.
So shall a light that cannot fade
Beam on thee from on high
And angel voices say to thee ----

These things shall never die"

( Charles Dickens)

The Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA would like to send their condolences to Wenna and Family and friends and Comrades' on the sad loss of Eifion, a Comrade that will be truly missed. May he Rest in Peace.

Sympathy to all
From the President, Chairman, Branch Officers' and all BrancH Members'
Shotton and Deeside Branch
The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades' Association

Condolences to Wenna and Family.

Condolences to Wenna & the rest of the family. He will be sadly missed by all of the Red Dragon Old Boys. Condolences also from all of the members of the Bargoed & Blackwood Branch RWFCA

Its with fondest memories that I will remember Eifion, he was always there with sound advice if and when I needed it. Deepest sympathies goes to Wenna and his family at this sad time.

Paul 01
Secretary
Bargoed & Blackwood Branch
RWFCA

A very sad day. I never really got to work with Eifion until I made it into the Sgt´s Mess. That being said, as a young Fusilier in Lemgo, I certainly knew all about him.

He was admired by all of my era of young Fusiliers because at that time, he was a rare breed of SNCO who always showed kindness and respect to the young soldiers, but was never weak. He was very approachable, and he was always rich with humour. A highly intelligent soldier who was respected by all. Those qualities made him stand out amongst his peers. When I later joined the mess, and as Eifion climbed further up the ladder, those qualities never deserted him.

Deepest condolances to Wenna and their family, and of course to his brother Keith. Your all in our thoughts.

Condolences to Wenna and Family. I remember Eifion when he was RSM at Hightown in Wrexham when I was with the AYT, a true gent always willing to help.

Mike

To Wenna, and all Eifon's family and Friends, all members of Wrexham branch RWFCA send there condolences.
He was true Royal Welch man, he will sadly be missed but not forgotten .
I admired Eifion, he was a good man, with a great sense of humor , he did so much for our branch, and comrades Association, we are very honored to have know him.
May he rest in peace. Val.

Wenna, our dear friend

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wenna, Ian, Alison, Keith and all the family during this difficult time. Eifion will always be in our hearts, a true friend and character, he will never be forgotton, his greatest joy was making others laugh. We had so many good times together, too many to mention but memories which we will always cherish. Rest in peace our dearest friend.
Wenna, please know we are here for you and always will be. God bless.

Love Gaynor & Jacko
xx

Sad news and only just read the forum REF Eifion's passing. As already said a true gentleman willing to help any one out, certainly helped me out in Wrexham on posting a few times. Sincere condolinces to Wenna and family from Debbie and myself, also from the lads in Iraq who knew Eifion and wenna. God bless.

A sad loss.Our thoughts and prayers go to Wenna and family.

How very sad we are to hear of a passing of another great man. Our thoughts and prayers go to all the loved ones he's left behind. We hope that their many happy memories will get them through the next few days and beyond.
What reunions they must have in Heaven as each RWF man joins them.
God bless him, may he rest in peace.
Anita & Clive Corbett & family. x

My deepest condolences t o Eifion's family, i served with him during my time in Sigs and he was my Det commander in Belfast and i'm sure i'm only repeating what others have stated in that he was a true gentleman and nothing was too much trouble for him and he had time for all. God Bless you Eifion.

To Keith, Wenna and family deepest condolences - even in the back streets of Cornwall he spotted me - spent many a shift on Ops together in the back of a 432 - and it was good to speak welsh (Covy Dre) from time to time I will miss him.

Geraint (Llanrug, Caernarfon Boy).

My mum, sister and I would like to thank everyone for their kind messages. Looking at these comments has brought back a lot of good memories of my dad's time in the Royal Welch - and the many friends that both he and my mum Wenna made.
Ian (Eifion's son).

Our thoughts go out to Eifions familly on this very sad time rest in piece my friend

Ritchie 39

All Members of the Caernarfon RWF Comrades Branch and many friends and family in Caernarfon wish to convey our deepest sympathy to Wenna and Family, also Keith and Family, at the sad loss of Eifion

abright light has gon out in foster road

really sad news . a great guy and Royal Welch though, so professional and an insperation
to a young fusilier. good nite god bless 80. nick

Our Condolences to Wenna & Family. Eifion was such a good man our thoughts are with you.

Ken Judah & family in Canada.

A very big thank you to all for the heart felt messages that we have been receiving at this very sad time. Dad touched a lot of lives in many ways and i'm so very proud that he was mine and Ian's dad and a loving taid to his grandchildren and a much loved husband to my mum, Wenna. He will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed. Thanks again. From Alison Jones.

our condolences to wenna and family, eifion was a smashing boss,friend also a true royal welch fusilier,our thoughts are with you all,
mac xlesley from holyhead/pontypridd

My thoughts are with you all today or this very sad occasion, Rest in Peace Efion

past but never forgotten

Barry 69