Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Derek Leese

I must sadly report that 21124307 WO2 (SCM) Derek Leese (81) who served in the 1st Royal Dragoons between 1947 until amalgamation and finished his service with the Blues and Royals in 1970 passed away at home on the evening of Wednesday 25 th January 2012,

Condolences go to his widow Pat and Family at this sad time.

Funeral arrangements will be given in due course.
THE ROYAL DRAGOONS REGIMENTAL COLLECT

O God, in whose sight all creatures are manifest and to whose eyes all things are open,
grant that the works Thou requirest of the 1st The Royal Dragoons may never be done to be seen of men,
but always for Thy Glory, and that, waiting on Thee to renew our strength, we mount up with wings as eagles at Thy word,
through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

(TOBIAS,1930)




John Atkins
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45 comments:

  1. JOHN ATKINS25 January 2012 at 12:54

    Derek to me was a very good friend that I will miss terribly, we have always been in touch from the very beginning since we got back in touch after forty years, Derek's wish is for me to keep the BB going and this I have promised him that I will do, I hope that all the members will do all that they can to make this possible.

    Rest in Peace now my friend

    John Atkins

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  2. stuart mackay25 January 2012 at 13:03

    Oh so sad,Dear Pat my most heart felt condolences on hearing this sad news,A great friend to the MacKays my Dads Bestman and Jimmys Godfather,Derek we will miss you Dearly..Stuart MacKay






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  3. dave smith25 January 2012 at 13:04

    Very sad news. My condolences to Derek's family. Thanks John for being prepared to keep the BB going it is a fantastic forum .

    Dave 118

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  4. tom carolan25 January 2012 at 13:16

    sad news my condolences to Dereks family will be miss by all R I P Derek Tommy Carolan

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  5. Tom Smith25 January 2012 at 13:18

    John, Can I add my condolences to Dereks Family on there Sad loss ,He will be missed by all.Tom 780

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  6. john brown25 January 2012 at 13:28

    Send my condolences to Derek,s family its a sad loss

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  7. paul graver25 January 2012 at 13:45

    My sincere condolences to Dereks family. I never met him personally but have enjoyed his banter over the last few years. It was a pleasure to have known him.

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  8. Peter Winfield25 January 2012 at 14:26

    Rest in Peace Derek. You'll be sadly missed by all who knew you.Don't forget to tip your bowler to the C.O. as you enter the Gates.
    My sincere condolences to all your nearest and dearest.
    Good on you for keeping the BB going John.
    Pete Winfield.

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  9. Colin Rixon25 January 2012 at 14:32

    My sincere condolences to Derek's family, he will be sorely missed. John thanks for keeping the BB up & running, This forum is a tribute to Derek's memory.

    Colin A Rixon
    Pixie191

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  10. tony benn25 January 2012 at 14:40

    SAD to here of another great ROYAL has passed on RIP Derek,

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  11. BRIAN ALLEN25 January 2012 at 15:25

    So sorry to hear this sad news,please ad my condolences to his family,another LOYAL ROYAL gone on a "SWAN"..
    Bri.

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  12. Mark Gange25 January 2012 at 18:20

    My sincere condolences to Dereks family. A very sad lost to all Ex Royals.

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  13. Steve Shaughnessy25 January 2012 at 21:38

    I'm very sorry to read this sad news, my condolences to Derek's family. I have some happy memories of his time as SSM of B squadron in Detmold.

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  14. David Bramble25 January 2012 at 23:03

    Condolences to Derek's family.Fewer in number as each year passes by.

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  15. Helene Meikle25 January 2012 at 23:06

    Our condolences to his family and friends

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  16. Mike de Carteret26 January 2012 at 00:55

    Condolences to the Family from Pat and I
    Mike de Carteret

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  17. Kevin Alexander26 January 2012 at 00:59

    Sad to hear about Dereks' passing. Hope he didn't suffer.
    My condolences to his family.
    kev(alex)

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  18. norman best26 January 2012 at 01:33

    Our condolences to Dereks Family & Friends.
    Thank you John for keeping the BB up & running in Dereks memory.

    Ken,(A Sqn), Mike,(B Sqn).Doug & Joan Best.(C Sqn.)

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  19. graham taynton26 January 2012 at 01:42

    On hearing the sad news my memory went back to Wesendorf 1955-1957 inside a SHQ Troop Saracen on one snowy morning, with Derek and I struggling to get A Sqn all "on net", only to find out that we were not connected to the A set Ariel base.
    My sincere condolences to his family.
    Graham

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  20. Phil Hayward26 January 2012 at 01:57

    Please add my condolences...a true loss to everyone who knew him. RIP
    Phil Hayward

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  21. Brian Ingram26 January 2012 at 02:02

    God Bless You Old Comrade.R.I.P.

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  22. David Greer26 January 2012 at 02:35

    I knew Derek when he was my SSM. A lovely man. RIP

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  23. chris sayers26 January 2012 at 02:36

    So sorry to hear that about Derek , my condolances to all his family , RIP

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  24. James Lees26 January 2012 at 03:52

    A sad day for all ex Royal Dragoons. I will miss our little chats. RIP.

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  25. john kelly26 January 2012 at 04:30

    I too have happy memories of Derek at Wesendorf and Herford. He made me feel very welcome when I joined BB Last year.
    My sincere condolences to his family
    John.

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  26. fred collingwood26 January 2012 at 04:39

    My sincere condolences to Derek's family, As Grumps states another fine Old Royal Dragoon leaves us with many memorys Rest In Peace Derek.
    Fred.

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  27. Grant Bridgen26 January 2012 at 04:51

    My sympathys with Dereks family, unfortunately its unlikely that I will be able to attend the funeral. As I am am away for two weeks from next Tuesday.

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  28. Stan Whitworth26 January 2012 at 05:00

    My thoughts go back to those Wesendorf days too. Sad news, my condolences to Derek's family. RIP Derek.
    Stan (Band of The Royal Dragoons).

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  29. Keith Shaw26 January 2012 at 05:30

    My sincere condolences to Pat and all the family Rest In Peace Derek.

    Keith Shaw.

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  30. donald remfrey26 January 2012 at 05:39

    Someone I knew very well for so many years - a great man and a greater Royal,he will be sadly missed by us all.Sincere condolances to his family and friends,of which he had plenty.The world and us will miss our Derek.God bless him.
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    Don

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  31. robin Ward26 January 2012 at 05:47

    Although I never served with Derek I new him in passing.From the messages of sympathy here he was a good man
    My condolences go to his wife and family Rest in peace Derek

    Butch Ward Ex Asqn

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  32. Clarence Card26 January 2012 at 06:16

    My thoughts too go back to Wesendorf a great Royal.My condolances to his wife and family Rest in peace Derek.Two great mates losted in the past three weeks.

    CLAL CARD.

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  33. ken eatch26 January 2012 at 07:56

    My sincere condolences to Dereks family.He welcomed me on to this forum,like he did everyone else.Another good man will be sadly missed.Ken.E.

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  34. Colin Martin26 January 2012 at 08:56

    My sympathy to all Derek's family members, a sad time for you; may you know inner strength and courage over the coming days. I believe it is the Salvation Army that speak of one being
    'promoted to glory.' I trust it is thus for our friend Derek.
    Colin

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  35. Les Harty26 January 2012 at 10:20

    My sympathy to Dereks family, Remember him well and a sad loss. RIP Les Harty

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  36. james paul26 January 2012 at 11:07

    I can't say how sorry I am at the news of Dereks death. He was of course one on my generation of Royals and therefore my memories of him go back a long long way..During that time he came over as a geniune person full of life and gave those about him many a good laugh.I am proud to have been his comrade and I hope his friend. My condolences to his wife and family. He will not be forgotten.
    Paddy

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  37. harry robertson26 January 2012 at 11:22

    My condolences to Dereks wife and family.I remember him from Berlin 1949 when he was the arms storeman .We have lost a great character.
    Bob

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  38. Brian Hill26 January 2012 at 11:36

    Condolences to Dereks wife and family also Joe Bosher sends his condolences as well.

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  39. denis sowerby26 January 2012 at 11:45

    Rest in peace my old friend.i will just have to find an argument with JOHN?lol Condolences to PAT and family

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  40. john panton26 January 2012 at 12:24


    my sincere condolences to all of his family and to his many friends he will be sadly missed, but will never forgoten by those who were lucky enough to serve under him RIP Derek
    john(jp)

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  41. michael henchion26 January 2012 at 14:13

    I can only wish your dad Godspeed. He was a great man and you should be proud of his military service, and his service to his country.
    My sincere condolences.
    Rest in Peace Derek.

    Paddy H (Henchion)

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  42. angela lynch28 January 2012 at 06:27

    The family would like to thank everyone for their cards and kind words. When Dad did his hand over of duties to us he was asked if we didnt do as instructed would he haunt us his response was "Good grief No, I will be far too busy". We are all thinking that by the time all his old comrades join him he will have another BB all set up for them. No rest for the wicked ;-) Rest in Peace Dad x

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  43. BRIAN ALLEN28 January 2012 at 15:29

    All WONDERFUL words to a WONDERFUL man.

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  44. James Brooker29 January 2012 at 06:40

    My condolences to Derek Wife and Family
    Jim Brooker

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  45. Jenny Bobeszko7 February 2012 at 22:41

    It is always a sad time hearing of someones passing. My deepest condolences to Derek's family. In the depth of sorrow, memories of happy times help to heal the pain.
    Jenny Bob

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