Roy Blewitt MBE

[Gerrycc943]

Oh Dear, very very sad news indeed - 2011 is only six months old and has already claimed yet another RWF Character- a sad year so far!

I served at the same time as Roy Blewitt MBE and on more than one occasion had to appear in front of him when I was a SNCO and he was RSM. His fatherly dressing downs really struck home, no screaming or shouting and when you left his office you knew that you had been reprimanded - he had that knack!

I had a beer with him at the last reunion where we attempted to put the "Regiment To Right" in particular the future of the RWFCA.

Roy personified the ultimate example of a Royal Welchman and despite his transission on commissioning, never forgot the service roots of his Regimental career ladder from the NAAFI through to the Officers Mess - he was still Roy to everybody and that's how he will be affectionately remembered.

He was also fortunate to enjoy the support of Rita, who was just as much RWF as he was and gave the same committment be it through the Battalion Wives Club, the Unit Families Office, LOF and the RWFCA

Sincere personal condolences to Rita and family on the passing of a Regimental Icon from myself, Verna and family

Condolences also from all at the London Branch RWFCA.

Gerry 43
Hon Sec
London Branch RWFCA

[Joe Cartwright]

A great character and a true Royal Welchman, I have great memories of serving with him, he will be sadly missed. Our condolences to Rita and family.
Joe and Carol Cartwright.

[sixties]

We never new he was sick, another sad day for all. Rest in peace.

[Davies GW]

Capt Blewitt was one of the first larger than life characters that I came across when I joined the 3rd Battalion. As a young Fusilier it was quite nerve wracking to go in front of the great man for a rollocking. As I became more senior it became easier. His sense of humour and mighty laugh are abiding memories of our relationship. I saw him at every rememberance day parade and he never seemed to age. He still stood as straight the last time I saw him as the first time. I truly believed the man was indestructible. I extend my deepest condolences to his family.
GW

[Chris Sanders 98]

rip roy yoy will be sadley missed

[keith may]

On behalf of cardiff branch rwfca we wish to sent our deepest condolences to rita,gary,gaynor and tony r.i.p.roy TILL we meet again keith may

[Owen W]

As everyone has said to date, a Royal Welchman through and through. I, like many, was lucky enough to learn much from Roy about the Regiment and many other aspects of life.

A class man, whose strengths and qualities were combined with those of that greatest of characters Rita to shape another class act to follow him in Gary.

Very sad news and my deepest sympathies to Rita, Gary and Gaynor.

Owen Walters

[Guvs]

I would like to add my condolences to Rita and family.
From
Steve, Anne, and family.

[Dai Davies]

On behalf of Swansea Branch RWFCA sincere condolences to Rita and the family. I knew Roy when he was a corporal in Wrexham.Dai.

[wally15]

HI RITA just a few lines to say how sorry both marion and i were to hear e about the passing of roy, you both were a great help to all in the regt, and i myself asked roy for help many times during my service , thinking of you all at this sad time god bless wally & MARION 15