Grenadier Guards

24060577 Mr M H Robinson

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:40:13 +0000

25060577 Mr Mark Henry Robinson formerly Grenadier Guards

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Mark Henry Robinson who served in the Grenadiers from 1966-1982 and has recently passed away, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details:

His funeral will be held at Rainsbrook crematorium in Rugby on the 4th August 2026 at 2pm.

It would mean a great deal to the family if a representative from the Grenadier Guard’s Association could attend the service. Mark’s wishes were that anyone who would like to make donations to Grenadier Charities should do so in his memory.

23158639 Mr B Burgess

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:02:34 +0000

23158639 Mr Bernard Burgess of The Oxfordshire Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of a member of the Oxfordshire Branch Mr Bernard Burgess who passed away on 14th July, Bernard joined the Grenadier Guards in 1955, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details:

The funeral is to be held on Tuesday 18^th August at 12:00, South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford.

Association General Secretary Handover

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:47:34 +0000

Dear All,

Please note the handover of the Grenadier Guards Association FROM Lt Col Stumpy Keeley MBE TO Lt Col Faz Farrell has now taken place very successfully.

Should you now need to contact the General Secretary of the Grenadier Guards Association for any and all Association matters the email address is assngensec@grengds.com

Stumpy is the Assistant Regimental Adjutant and Treasurer at Regimental Headquarters.

Funeral of Mr Roy Godwin

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:43:17 +0000

The funeral of the late 23509050 Roy Godwin will take place at the West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6HL at 11:30 hrs on Friday 21st August 2026. And afterwards at The North Star Club, Bremhill View, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9EE.

The Bristol Branch will be supplying an Association Wreath, as requested by the family but otherwise Family Flowers only.

Also – I will notify the former members of both the Bath Branch and Wiltshire Guards Association Branch.

Regards
Matthew
Bristol Branch

23102382 Mr R F Barwick

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:20:56 +0000

23102382 Mr Russell F Barwick formerly 1st Battalion

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Russell Barwick who passed away on 22nd July. Russell served in the 1st Battalion 1955 to 1957 in Germany. He was a Vice President of the Norfolk branch and a founding member of The Norfolk Dining Cub our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service to our great Regiment and the Association and may he rest in peace.

His funeral will be at Alysham Parish Church, The Market Place Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6BZ, 1.30pm on Friday 14th August 2026.

25068699 Mr D Lloyd

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:53:11 +0000

25068699 Mr David Lloyd formerly Regimental Band.

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr David Lloyd who served in the Band of the Grenadier Guards our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

Yukon 700 2026 Take Off

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:27:21 +0000

Yukon 700 Team

They are just about to take off for another Yukon Adventure I will pass on any photos I receive.

We wish them all the best of luck and if we can show our support to the Yukon Team by making a donation to the Colonels Fund however big or small to see them on their way.

Good Luck

Yukon Expedition is fundraising for The Colonel’s Fund Grenadier Guards

30110328 Mr S McCash

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:50:44 +0000

30110328 Mr Scott McCash formerly 1st Battalion and Nijmegen Company.

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Scott McCash from Nottingham who served in Nijmegen Company and the 1st Battalion, he joined in 2009 and left in 2014 and served in the Mortar Platoon on Op Herrick 16, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced if known.

Tony Woodall Sandhurst Reunion

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:57:32 +0000

Tony Woodall Sandhurst Instructor in the late 1970’s

Does anyone know Tony Woodall who served at RMAS in the 1970’s who would now be in his 80’s?

His squad at Sandhurst are having a reunion and would like him to attend.

If you have information that would lead us to be able to make contact by email or by phone please let me know at commsoffr@grengds.com

Thank you

Barry Lawson’s Funeral

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:34:38 +0000

Dear Grenadiers,

The funeral of Barry Lawson will take place on Thursday 6th August 2026 at 12.40 at South West Crematorium, Hounslow Road, Hanworth, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 5JH.

The message from Barry’s son Tony is that all are welcome.

May he rest in peace

23509050 Mr R E Godwin

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:46:03 +0000

23509050 Mr Roy Godwin formerly 3rd Battalion

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Roy Godwin of the Bristol Branch who sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning, Roy served with the 3rd Battalion between 1957 and 1960 and saw service in Cyprus as a Signaler our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details will be announced when known

24141563 Mr B Lawson

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:03:45 +0000

24141563 Mr B Lawson 1st and 2nd Battalion Battalion, Guards Para and London Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of a friend to many Mr Barry Lawson who served with great distinction in the 1st and 2nd Battalions and with the 1st Guards Independent Parachute Company, he served in Number Three Company as a role model to many of us, The Close Observation Platoon South Armagh, The Recce Platoon Mech in Munster, Company Sergeant Major Support Company 2nd Battalion amongst many other achievements in his career, our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details will be announced when known

2628186 Mr L L Jeffrey

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:09:47 +0000

2628186 Mr Laurie Jeffrey

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Laurie Jeffrey who served in the 3rd Battalion in Palestine and on the placing in suspended animation of the 3rd Bn was the Drill Sergeant 2nd Bn and completed his service as a Regimental Sergeant Major, he was for many years involved with the Aylesbury & District Branch of the Association and was the Chairman of the Branch to it’s end and is remembered with great fondness by many, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service to our great Regiment and the Aylesbury & District Branch of the Association and may he rest in peace.

His funeral has already been held.

Funeral of 22545773 Mr John Shannon

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:34:27 +0000

22545773 Mr John Patrick Shannon Funeral Details

The funeral of Mr John Shannon will take place 0n 7th August 2026 at 1200

Portchester Crematorium

Upper Cornaway Lane

Portchester

Fareham

PO16 8NE

The Wake will be held at The Seagull Pub after the funeral service

23969953 Mr J Johnston

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000

23969953 Mr J Johnston of the Manchester Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of a very popular member of the Manchester Branch Mr Jeff Johnston, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and for his support of the Manchester Branch and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

24707628 Mr E Ellison

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:12 +0000

24707628 Mr Edward Ellison

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Edward Ellison who lived in the Manchester area, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Mr Ellisons funeral took place in Blackley on 7th July 2026

127th Sergeants Past & Present Club Dinner & Dance

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:35:06 +0000

Sergeants Mess Past and Present Annual Dinner

05^th September 2026 in the Old Bell Hotel, Derby

£40 per person, no cap on Guest limit.

3 Course formal Dinner with a Choice of 3 options for each serving.

Approx 30 spaces left and Registration Closes on Aug 1st.

To attend please click the below link. An Admin Instruction will follow registration.

Grenadier Guards Sergeants Mess Past and Present Dinner – 05th September 2026 in Derby – Fill in form

2027 Black Sunday 16th May 2027

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:22:04 +0000

Hot off the press Black Sunday 2027 is Sunday 16th May 2027

23509367 Mr C W Rafter

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:52:12 +0000

23509367 Mr Colin Rafter

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Colin Rafter who served from 1957 and has recently passed away, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details: Will be announced when known.

22545773 Mr J P Shannon

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:48:42 +0000

22545773 Mr John Patrick Shannon

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr John Shannon who served from 1953-1957 serving on Operations in the Suez and Cyprus who was very proud of his service as a Grenadier Guardsman and often shared stories with his family, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details: Will be announced when known.