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17/09/2010 17:08:42
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Stephen Donnison
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Ive just heard from a neighbour of his that Frank Johnson has been taken ill He was taken to hospital in Lincoln . I 'll try and find out how he is
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19/09/2010 11:38:44
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Stephen Donnison
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My sister in law Ann who is a family friend of Frank and Marion has just rung me to say that Frank has died. This is terrible news. Frank was a lovely man. I was at his home the other week admiring his commando items on the wall and was thinking that I miust get a photo of him stood with them He had lent me a good book on the SAS which im half way through .We 'll all miss him. RIP Frank
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19/09/2010 11:50:06
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Pete
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This is indeed more sad news . Rest in peace Frank
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
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19/09/2010 14:11:49
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geoffmurray1
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A very sad loss. Frank was a staunch supporter of the CVA and indeed helped Vic Ralph in the very early days to get the Association up and running.
Our thoughts and condolences go to Marion and her family in their time of sadness.
Thanks for everything Frank, God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Details of Frank's funeral will be posted as soon as we hear anything.
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19/09/2010 14:24:49
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Bob Bishop
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I am so very sorry to hear this. Frank and Marion were always so very kind and welcoming to Bob and I. He will be remembered.
My love to Marion and the family.
- Janet
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19/09/2010 18:48:17
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hockhamlain
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Truly sad news,
Rest in Peace my friend.
Ron and Bev
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19/09/2010 21:36:09
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John M
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This is very sad news.
Frank was for many years Vice Chairman of the Lincoln Branch CA and then the CVA.
I met him there and was fortunate to serve with him on the committee.
Frank was a warm and friendly man full of enthusiasm and always very possitive in his outlook............he was very proud of his involvement and the realisation of the memorial at Alrewas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marion and his family at this sad time.
Rest in Peace old friend.
John & Bernie Mewett
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19/09/2010 22:19:01
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NIC
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Rest in Peace Frank, we'll all miss you. may God go with you.
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23/09/2010 19:47:41
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Stephen Donnison
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Frank's funeral is at the Lincoln Crematorium Monday 4th October at 11-50am
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04/10/2010 17:39:47
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Stephen Donnison
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It was Frank's funeral today .It was very moving .Marion bore up very well .Scotty was there to read the Commando prayer and he and other veterans did a grand salute for Frank
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09/10/2010 01:21:57
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It was a real honour to have met Frank in Fort William the past couple of years, where he was only too happy to share stories of his Black Watch and Commando days.
Rest in Peace Frank.
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