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    Paul Hinge
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    Mel Holt

    I have today been informed that Mel passd away some weeks back. He served in the RWF Band before my time. His funeral has already taken place but if there is anyone who would like to contact his family please get intouch with me and I'll point you in the right direction.

    "Sleep peacefully Mel untill we all met again on that Great Parade ground up above."

    Paul Hinge

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    Smokeyjoe
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    Re: Mel Holt

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Hinge View Post
    I have today been informed that Mel passd away some weeks back. He served in the RWF Band before my time. His funeral has already taken place but if there is anyone who would like to contact his family please get intouch with me and I'll point you in the right direction.

    "Sleep peacefully Mel untill we all met again on that Great Parade ground up above."

    Paul Hinge
    Paul,
    Mel was in the Corps of Drums when the Bn went to Singapore in I think 1962 or 63, the next time I saw Mel he was working in the MRS.
    A very quite and nice man, may he rest in peace.
    Regards,
    Joe

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    Re: Mel Holt

    Our Deepest Sympathies to Gwen and the family.

    What sad news. Mel was a great guy, a real gent. Mel was also one of the stalwarts of the original forum on Delphi, regularly chatting and adding his own brand of humour to the hilarious banter taking place.
    He and Gwen rescued us when we missed the train in Wrexham a few years ago, driving us to Chester just like that, we were so grateful but he thought nothing of it.

    A fantastic person who I'm sure will be sorely missed.

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    Re: Mel Holt

    Spent a lot of time with Mel - many, many years ago - very saddened to hear of his passing. RIP my old mate!
    Keith Jones
    'Government does not tax to get the money it needs; government always finds a need for money it gets'

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    Re: Mel Holt

    OMG!! I thought it was odd that we'd not heard from him and he wasnt at the Reunion in September. I can't believe it, I feel like someone has just kicked me. I remember him from when dad was Med Sgt, what a fantastic bloke. Dad used to say he made the best cuppa and often could be heard shouting "Holt put the kettle on!" I bet he's saying it again now.
    Please let Gwen know I'm thinking of her.
    Anita x

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    Paul Hinge
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    Re: Mel Holt

    There seem to be a few of you that knew Mel.
    Here are Gwen's contact details:

    Gwen Holt
    Verona
    2 Recreation Road
    Pwllheli
    LL53 5PF

    Tel: 01758 701046

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    Re: Mel Holt

    All our belated sympathy go out to Gwen and family friends comrades'
    May Mel "Rest in Peace"

    (Old Soldiers never Die, They just Fade away)

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