Dilwyn Payne

[A&SRHQ]

The Royal Hospital Chelsea have just informed us that Dilwyn Payne, our Chelsea Pensioner, died on 11 Mar. His funeral is on Wed 19 Mar at 1.30 in St Mary's Church, Wellington Road, Rhyl

[Bob Bacon]

I'm so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. What a way to start Monday morning!

I feel the loss deeply enough, and I was only mildly acquainted with him and had only ever had the chance to chat casually with him over the phone. He was a staunch member and supporter of the LOFs, a real gentleman.

He was so obviously a great human being who had done so much and certainly would go on to do much more of the same.

To those who knew him better, what a bitter blow this must be. Warm, comforting thoughts to all of you who are grieving

[Thom15]

My thoughts go out to friends and family at this sad time.
A great man with a great name

Dilwyn (Thom15)

[BennytheBall]

Our Thoughts go out to Dilwyn's Family, Comrades' and Friends at this sad time. I was honoured to meet this extrodinary man and he will be sadly missed.
BennytheBall
All at the Shotton & Deeside Branch RWFCA

[jungle1810]

Hello All,
Our thoughts go out to Dilwyns family and friends at this sad time. I served with Dilwyn in Malaya . And as Bob stated he supported the LOF at all times. A great man. He will be sadly missed. From the Bridgend & District Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.
RBD

[Glyn Hughes 17]

I first met Dilwyn at Carter Barracks Bulford, in 1960; he was the MT Sgt, loved by all and feared by a few. On leaving the Army, Dilwyn settled in Rhyl North Wales. At the passing of his Lady Wife, Dilwyn took comfort at The Royal Hospital Chelsea as an In Pensioner and wore his Red tunic with much pride; he was a splendid Ambassador to his Regiment and The Royal Hospital.
I and Roy Blewitt will be attend the Funeral at St Mary’s Church on Wed 19th March 08.
Regards Glyn.

[Paul Hinge]

I had the honour of meeting dilwyn on a few occassions over the years he was a Royal Welchman through and through.
His passing is a sad loss to the his family and friends as well as to his extended family...THE RWF. Both myself and the Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Paul Hinge

[Glyn Hughes 17]

Under a sunny sky, Dillwyn’s family and friends gathered at St Mary’s Church Rhyl, accompany Dillwyn on his final journey. Order of Service was Conducted by Rev’d Father Charles Ramsey, with Poem and Readings by his family and friends. His Regimental Family was very much in evidence from the Denbigh & Rhyl RWF Comrades. I’m instructed by Dillwyn’s family to express their sincere thanks to everyone for all the kindness and sympathy extended to them in their bereavement.
Regards Glyn.

[gerry]

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Our Thoughts go out to Dilwyn's Family, Comrades' and Friends at this sad time from all members of the Denbigh branch rip

[Euan Roberts]

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Our Thoughts go out to Dilwyn's Family, Comrades' and Friends at this sad time from all members of the Denbigh branch rip