Jim Rowlands

**Bricoates** · 08-12-2013, 13:33

Sadly I have to report the death of a true friend, Jim Rowlands, Jim died on Friday after a long, bravely fought illness, our thoughts and condolences go to his wife Ceri and Son's Andrew and Dylan and all Family and friends, Jim the brother of Glyn, (ex Sigs, 1 Btn 60s) served with the 1 Btn RWF in the 50's in Dortmund and Berlin, he also served with the 6/7th TA Btn RWF, also with the Gwynedd Army Cadet Force before retiring with the rank of Captain, Jim, our Branch Chairman, was a true Royal Welchman, he would turn red with rage at the mention of someone trying to change the traditions and the name of Royal Welch Fusiliers, a Royal Welchman througe and through, as Brian Donovan once said of a bereaved friend, "The Angels at the gate of Heaven will form a guard of honour" I bet Jim had the same welcome on Friday and saluted with pride as he passed througe the gates of Heaven, rest in peace my old friend.

Caernarfon Branch
Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association

**Dave Wozencroft** · 08-12-2013, 14:06

R.I.P and God Bless Jim, my thoughts are with your family at this sad time.

**nasher546** · 08-12-2013, 14:10

Rest in Peace Jim.

My sincere condolences to Jim's Family at this sad time.

**jungle1810** · 08-12-2013, 16:37

Hello Brian et al,
May I offer the condolence of both the Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthen branches on the sad loss of Jim. Our sympathy go out to all his immediate family and friends.
R.I.P. Jim.
R B Donovan pp Derek Singer and Sonia Prichard.

**dcdl12976** · 08-12-2013, 17:01

RIP another old soldier

**Ianto 10** · 08-12-2013, 23:26

So sorry to hear the sad news of Jim's passing, I knew Jim whilst serving in the 6/7 RWF prior to enlisting the 1st Bn, Jim was a great guy and from a true Royal Welch Family his brother Glyn and I served together in Sigs Pl RWF, On behalf of Shrewsbury and District branch RWFCA we send our sincere condolences to Jim's family and friends at this sad time. RIP Jim and until we meet again old friend god bless.

**Braz** · 09-12-2013, 15:15

Condolences to all Jims family and friends. Another Royal Welchman goes to the Big Parade Square in the Square. RIP and God Bless. Braz

**Gerrycc943** · 09-12-2013, 19:36

Deepest condolences to Jim's family, friends and fellow comrades from London Branch RWFCA. RIP Jim.

**BennytheBall** · 09-12-2013, 20:03

Our thoughts are with Jim's family, friends and fellow comrades' at this very sad time. Jim May You Rest In Peace
From All Comrades at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA