Desmond francis burgess - bem

**Lofty-25** · 24-02-2010, 23:36

It is with sadness that i have to inform the Forum of the death of Desmond Francis Burgess BEM, at Countess of Chester Hospital on 20 Feb 2010

Desmond served with the 1st Battalion 1945 - 1967 and he received the BEM in Malayia

For more information you can call his daughter Patricia on 07967981630

Paul Hinge · 25-02-2010, 12:25

Can I on behalf of the Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA seen our sincere condolences to Desmond's familiy and friends. Sleep tight until we all meet up on that great parade ground up above.

Paul Hinge
Hon. Secretary

**jungle1810** · 25-02-2010, 17:10

Hello All,
Bridgend branch of the RWFCA send their depest sympathy to Desmond's family and friends. On a more personal note I served with Des in Malaya and we were friends.The last time I met up with him was on the League of Friends social evening held in the W"O's and Sjt's mess at the Dale in Chester. Requiescat in Pace dear friend
RBD Bridgend

**wally15** · 25-02-2010, 18:07

I knew Des quite well during my service, It is a sad day that i heared he has died a sad day for all of us , REST IN PEACE OLD MATE. wally 15

**Rog Ball 01** · 25-02-2010, 20:08

You are now at peace Des, condolances to his family.

**Rog Ball 01** · 25-02-2010, 20:09

Originally Posted by wally15

I knew Des quite well during my service, It is a sad day that i heared he has died a sad day for all of us , REST IN PEACE OLD MATE. wally 15

When I joined Bn in Minden, Des was the Bn Int Sgt.

**BennytheBall** · 26-02-2010, 15:03

On Behalf of the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA may we send our deepest sympathy to Desmond's family friends and fellow comrades.

**Bricoates** · 26-02-2010, 19:29

We at the Caernarfon Branch RWFCA wish to pass on our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends at the sad loss of Desmond.

Funeral service and committal at Chester crematorium, Blacon on Thursday March 4th at 2pm, flowers accepted or donations if desired to Help for Heroes

**gerry** · 27-02-2010, 13:22

the Denbigh Branch RWFCA send our deepest sympathy to Desmond's family friends and fellow comrades.

**Glyn Hughes 17** · 04-03-2010, 18:31

Dear All,
Under a sunny sky, family and Friends gathered at “Blacon Crematorium Chester” at 1400hrs on Thursday 4th March 2010, accompanying Dear Desmond Burgess on his final journey. Des, passed away after a short illness on Saturday 20th February 2010, he was aged 84. A most polished eulogy was given by the family, and the service most proficiently conducted by The Rev. Paul Varah. A Bugler from The 3rd Bn The Royal Welsh, sounded the last post and revelry. I was pleased to represent all members of The LOF at the service, with Capt Roy Blewitt representing the Officers Ass and the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Ass. I am instructed by Des family to express their sincere thanks to everyone for the kindness and sympathy extended to them at this time of sorrow.
Regards Glyn