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August 2010 Brian Hulme It was announced last week of the death of Brian, a true gentleman. He had an heroic fight with cancer which sadly got the better of him. Funeral details. Tuesday 17th August, 11.00am at St. Michael’s Church, Townley Street, Middleton, Manchester, and afterwards at Middleton Crematorium, Boarshaw Road, Middleton, and afterwards at the Old Boar’s Head, Long Street, Middleton, Manchester. Brian sailed as an engineer officer during the late ‘50s and early ‘60s on The Mariner, The Pioneer, and other of the steam ships. Several of his former colleagues will attend and anyone will be most welcome at the funeral. Yours sincerely, George Bettridge _____________________________________________________________________________________________ May 2010 ROBERT (BOB) BOWEN Peter Cullen has today received a card from the family of Bob Bowen: "We write to pass on the news our father Robert, who you knew better as Bob, sadly died last Friday night 28th May 2010." Bob was in hospital at the time and died peacefully just before midnight. He was 86 years old, and looked so well when we last saw him at Didsbury last year. Our condolences have been sent to the family to the family on behalf of all members. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ May 2010 ERIC SALISBURY Sadly, we have been informed by June Nelson that Eric Salisbury, who was the Terminal Manager at Manchester Liners in Montreal, passed away two weeks ago after a very courageous battle with cancer. Eric passed away peacefully. He leaves behind his devoted wife and family, and many friends and relatives in the UK. After a private cremation a garden celebration of Eric’s life will be held at a later date. Eric fought his illness with great perseverance and determination, supported by Hillary to the very end. He has earned his sleep. I shall always remember his warm smile and friendship. We send our condolences to Hillary and family. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ April 2010 CAPTAIN LEN TAYLOR It is with regret that I have to notify members of the passing of Captain Len Taylor on the 10th April 2010. Captain Taylor and his wife Jean were married for 66 years and only last year moved from Anglesey to Devon. Our condolences go out to Jean and family. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ March 2010 EDWARD FRANK (BOB) WARDLE We have been advised by Donald McDermott (Minty Mac) that his old friend and shipmate Edward Frank (Bob) Wardle passed away on the 1st March 2010. He was a Bo'swain and worked in the shore gang and will be sadly missed. His funeral was on the 9th of March 2010 at Macclesfield crematorium. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Sadly we have only recently heard of the loss of the following members: KEN BARTON died 18 months ago followed 3 months later by his wife. ERIC MORTON died two years ago. Eric’s wife Margaret would like to hear news of any past ML friends and associates. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 2009 CAPTAIN BLAKE NELSON St Bruno, Quebec - died August 18, 2009 aged 65 It is with much sadness and a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Capt. Blake Nelson, succumbing from lung cancer and associated complications. He slipped quietly into the calm waters of a safe harbour in the early hours of the morning of August 18, 2009 as I lay along side. At all times in command. He is also survived by his two children, Peter and Kathleen, of whom he is very proud, as well as his brothers and sisters and their families in the UK and brothers and sisters in law and their families in Canada. He leaves many friends and colleagues throughout the marine industry and around the world. We will miss him deeply. Kindly pass on this message to your friends/colleagues as I may have
missed some. Blake joined Manchester Liners in 1967 and obtained
his Master's Certificate in 1970 and was promoted Master in 1975 -- one
of the youngest permanent masters in the Company, an achievement of which
he was very proud. Blake started Bancan Maritime Management, Inc., and became renowned for his investigative work into marine casualties and legal cases, as well as his on-board ship attendances for his clients around the world. He was particularly proud of his long-time association with Quebec Stevedoring Co. becoming their preferred consultant in marine matters. Blake was also an avid gardener and was also well-known
in St-Bruno as the Whistler-in-the-Woods Blake’s wishes were for his ashes to be scattered next to the Bridge Inn at Buttermere, England at a date yet to be determined. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ June 2009 NORMAN COTTON We have recently been advised by Tina Cotton of the sad passing of her father Norman Cotton in June 2009. He sailed with Manchester Liners between 1956 – 1963 as AB in the SS Manchester Merchant, Manchester Spinner, Manchester Shipper, Manchester Trader, Manchester Mariner and Manchester Fame. From the late 1960’s up to the early 1990’s he spent most of his time at sea on the New Zealand coast, Australia and the Pacific Islands retiring as Bosun in 1992. Originally from Oldham, Manchester, he lived in New Zealand for forty years and spent his last years happily on Australia’s Gold Coast. We are always sorry to hear of past shipmates crossing the bar, and are sorry to hear of your recent loss. Please accept our condolences to you and all your family. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ May 2009 ELIZABETH (BETH) EIS I received a letter from Russ Eis to inform us that his wife Elizabeth (Beth) Entered Into Rest on May 27th 2009 in Sun City Arizona. A Memorial Service was held on June 2nd 2009 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Phoenix Arizona at 11-00 A.M. Beth, and her husband Russ, was an Honorary Member of our Association following their rescue in the Pacific Ocean, and also of their yacht "Desert Princess" by the the Seatrain Trenton (Manchester Vanguard) on 21st August 1978. Sincere condolences are offered to Russ and all his family at this time of loss. Capt. Peter Cullen ____________________________________________________________________________________________ March 2009 ANTHONY (TONY) LAURENS We have recently been advised by Dorothy Laurens of the sad passing of her husband Anthony (Tony) Laurens on 12th June 2008. He will be sadly missed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ February 2009 WILLIAM (BILL) RUSHTON Geoff Rushton, who was a distant relative, has told us of the sad passing of William (Bill) Rushton whose funeral took place on February 16th. Bill worked in the pay and finance office at both the old ML Dock Office and at Furness House and was known by many of the Old Shipmates. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 2009 STEWART ADAMSON Died 17 January 2009 Stewart was an engineer on many of the Manchester Liners ships and was a very active correspondent of our Association. I first met Stewart in Montreal when I was called to the “Topsail Star” to arrange some electrical repairs. The ship was built as “MV London”, in Scotland I believe, and was a joint venture with Capt. Lloyd Bugden of Topsail Newfoundland. Later I would see Stewart in Montreal when he was Chief Engineer on the container ships. In recent years we have enjoyed motor cycle rides in South Lakeland with Stewart on his pride and joy, a pre-war Triumph Tiger 80 and me on my Norton. It was always a pleasure to meet up with Stewart and Betty and their immaculate Triumph TR4A sports car at the local country shows. Finally with a friend of mine we would meet up to appreciate the music of the Slaidburn Silver Band at the “Hark to Bounty” in Slaidburn, ending with a Last Night of the Proms evening concert at the bandstand in Clitheroe Castle grounds where, as if by magic, Stewart would produce a bottle of wine and four glasses. Farewell, Stewart. Our thoughts are with Betty and the family. Brian Wylie 17th January 2009. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 2009 DOROTHY CARR I received a phone call last week to say Mrs Dorothy Carr had passed away 21st September 2008. She worked on Manchester Liners switchboard along with myself and Audrey Malpas. Rita Wilkinson ____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 2008 MORELAND SMITH Sadly, we have been told by Alan Gunshon of the passing of Moreland on Thursday 20th November 2008, in hospital after a short illness. Our condolences go out to Norrie and all his family. He sailed on many of the Manchester Liners ships and was an active member of our Association, and was at Didsbury only four weeks ago for the Reunion. He was well-known and will be missed many of the Old Shipmates. His funeral takes place at 1100h on Wednesday 26th November at the Sacred Heart RC Church, Floatshall Road, Baguley, Manchester. _______________________________________________________ Dear Steve Thank you so much for placing the tribute to Moreland on the MLOSA on the web site. I wish to thank also on behalf of our two sons Mark and Andrew all his old shipmates who attended the Service, for their cards, letters, telephone messages, and donations to Francis House Childrens Hospice. To date the total is £450.00. and counting, which we are most appreciative of. Moreland loved his life at sea, and especially the years he spent with Manchester Iiners. There will be an Acknowledgement on Tuesday 2nd December in the Manchester Evening News. Thank you all once again. Norrie Smith. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ September 2008 DERRICK ROYLE It was with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of Derrick. He crossed the bar at 1600h on the 18th of September. Derrick served on the M.V. Manchester Faith and M.V. Manchester Fame as Chief Cook - he could have served on other Manchester Liners but I am not sure. He leaves his partner of 20 years Glenda, his brother Peter and an only son Andrew and family. Derrick was also a personal friend of mine and a member of the National Sea Training School/College Gravesend Association of which I am now the Vice President and General Secretary. We crossed paths at the school in 1951/2 but didn't know it at the time. Both Derrick and I started our M.N. Service in 1952. Derrick just ahead of me. We even crossed paths with Tom Hicks better known as Tommy Steel. However many years later I got involved with the Gravesend Association and Derrick again beat me to it - he was founder member No 92 and I was 109. Joyce and I travelled up to Middleton on Thursday 25th September to attend his commital at 1345h. I arranged for the coffin to have the red duster placed on it, and I led in front of the cortege from the gate of the cemetary to the altar with the M.N. National Standard. I offered our condolences from both M.L.O.S.A. and the N.S.T.S/C. Gravesend Association. We were both involved in giving him a good and worthy send off. I know that Glenda and the remaining family were very pleased and thankful for our efforts. He will be sadly missed. John D Meadowcroft ____________________________________________________________________________________________ March 2008 RAY CAMILLERI Ray regretfully crossed the Bar on the evening of Tuesday the 26th March in hospital. I was advised of his passing by Barbara Gunshon, she and her husband Alan were close friends of Ray and Joyce. His thanks giving service will be at 1045 on Thursday 3rd of April at St Joseph's Church, Salford, followed by Commitial at Agecroft Cemetary at 1140. Ray was with M.L. for many years starting as a Galley Boy in the old coalburners and rising through the ranks to Catering Officer. Ray will be missed by many who have sailed with him, they will miss his comradeship and sense of humour. Ray was a Grand Shipmate. Capt. Peter Cullen ____________________________________________________________________________________________ March 2008 DEREK AVRIL CLULOW It is with regret I have to inform you that Derek passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday 9th March 2008. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in Liners Old Shipmates, with his ready humour and his wonderful approach to life. Our thoughts go out to his wife Jean, and to their daughter Wendy who lives in Canada. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ December 2007 DOROTHY ASKEW I am sorry to tell you that Capt Eric Askew's wife Dorothy passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday 30th Dec 2007. She and Eric had been married for 58 years. Together they had chosen the venue at the Lindum Hotel for the first weekend reunion way back in 1982, and up until Dorothy had a stroke in 1995 she was with Eric at all the Old Shipmates reunions. Many who sailed with Eric will also remember Dorothy from the times she accompanied Eric on voyages . Capt & Mrs Cullen and Capt & Mrs Worthington attended the funeral which was held at St Georges Church New Mills. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ November 2007 WILLIAM CAIN On a sadder note I had a card and letter from Elisabeth Cain to say that Bill had passed away on November 2nd. in hospital in Torquay Devon. Apparently they had moved down there in July to be near their son David. Elizabeth is hoping to move into a bungalow in Totnes in the New Year and their house in Blackrod is up for sale. Elisabeth did ask that I inform you ( i.e. Old Shipmates ) of Bill’s death though unfortunately she did not give any address for a reply. Alan Wilde ____________________________________________________________________________________________ October 2007 GERRY PATCHETT After the newsletter was circulated last October an email was received from the person now living at Gerry Patchett’s former address, informing us that Gerry had passed away. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ October 2007 ROBIN TOWNSEND Sadly, on Wed., September 26 we learned of the passing of Robin, who will be well-known to many of the Old Shipmates. He was very well known on the Montreal waterfront as a ship chandler for 40 years and was a frequent visitor to the ML ships when they were in port. He passed away in Perth Hospital, Ontario on Monday, Sept. 23 at the age of 85. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Robin will be held in the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, Sept. 28 at 2pm. Private burial to be held at a later date. On-line condolences will be accepted at www.odacrefamily.ca. We sent the following message on behalf of MLOSA. On behalf of Robin’s many friends and colleagues of the Manchester Liners Old Shipmate’s Association, sincere condolences are offered to his wife and all his family at this time of loss. Robin was a founding member of the Association which this year celebrated its 25th Reunion in UK. Having attended that function one can vouch for the many fond memories of lunches past aboard and ashore which we shared with Robin. One can be sure that many former captains and chief engineers who “crossed the bar” before him have already welcomed Robin and are now swapping yarns of bygone days together. Bon Voyage and smooth sailing, Robin. Capt. Blake A. Nelson ____________________________________________________________________________________________ July 2007 YVONNE WILDE, wife of Alan Wilde. Alan and Yvonne moved to Spain with great plans for the future but alas this was not to be. On behalf of the membership we offer Alan and his family our sincere condolences. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ April 2007 FRANK PRIEST News has been received news via the Social Services and the East Lincs Council that Frank Priest passed away on the 8th April 2007. Frank was a member for only a short time but was regularly in contact by phone, and enjoyed hearing news of former shipmates. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ February 2007 With great sadness we have to report the passing of the following: MARGARET COCKSHOOT , wife of the late Captain N.W. Cockshoot, passed away in Malta in October 2006 CAPTAIN ALAN COOKSON passed away in Dorset in late October 2006 BILL ALLEN died Thursday 25th January 2007 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ BILL ALLEN William H (Bill) Allen "crossed the Bar" - Friday, 26th January 2007. Bill Allen joined Liners in August 1950 from the C.W.S. Export Department. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School, and had six years War service, half of them in the Royal Navy in Destroyers and half with the Fleet Air Arm. In March 1953 it was decided to open a Liners Branch Office in India Building's, Liverpool, in order to maintain close and friendly relationships with all our supporters in that area and Bill was appointed Manager for the opening. He proved to be a very successful representative for ML being well thought of both by Shippers and Agents in Liverpool and by those of us in Manchester. He was to remain in that position for almost 30 years, travelling each day from his home in Stretford to Liverpool. I first became friendly with him when in 1957 I was asked to undertake a six month tour of duty in Liverpool due to Bill's assistant, George Bibby, contracting a serious illness. For the next six months I travelled with him each day as well as working with him, returning back to Manchester only when George fortunately was returned to full health. Bill was a joy to both travel and work with and he taught me, a then very inexperienced Junior Clerk, a great deal about the business which stood me in good stead in later years in the Company. We kept in touch over the years, although not seeing
much of him after I left the Company, so it was a joy to me when he joined
the MLOSA and we met again. Derek Porter ____________________________________________________________________________________________ CAPTAIN ALAN COOKSON I am sorry to announce the death of Captain Alan Cookson
in Dorset in late October. By the end of the War he had his 2nd Mates Certificate
and some time later served on "Park Boats" (Managed by Manchester
Liners), out in Canadian Waters, both as 3rd and 2nd Mate, before rejoining
the Manchester Liners Fleet. He took the Manchester Crusade out to the Far East
on Charter under the name of "Asian Reward", thoroughly enjoying
the experience. From: Michael Robson Thank you so much for the sad information on Captain Alan Cookson's passing. I have often wondered how he was faring in recent years. He was my first Captain when I joined the "Manchester Progress" for a so-called "trial trip" at Hamilton, Ontario in July 1969. I was a tender-faced seventeen year-old at the time! Captain Cookson was such a fine gentlemen and, I would hasten to add, very much a father figure in the eyes of the young deck cadets. He was never afraid to muck-in with all and sundry if there was a big job on! One incident I recall was a deep tank leaking liquid lard into the cargo space of an adjoining 'tween deck (I believe we had yellow corn there ) and he was down there in full uniform blues assisting with a cement box construction ! You can imagine the state of his uniform after this job was completed !! I cannot remember how many times I sailed with Capt.Cookson
but it was on several occasions in 1969/1970 and perhaps even 1971. Michael Robson ____________________________________________________________________________________________ September 2006 JOHN JACKSON We were sad to hear JOHN died on the 20th March 2006. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ February 2006 WILLIAM JOHN (BILL) FORCAND Blake Nelson in Canada has informed us that William (Bill) died Dec. 27, aged 82 Senior members, especially masters and catering officers
can probably recall Bill, otherwise known as "The
Best Salesman in North America" (ex VP Sales Montreal). As such,
Bill attended the many "specials" held on the Challenge class
at Section 70 and afterwards often "pushing the boat out"
uptown. Bill was also one of the very few who could match Commodore Denis
one for one and live to tell the tale! February 2006 SHIRLEY JOHNSON. It is with regret I report the passing of Shirley. Shirley was married to Pete Johnson who was a Radio Officer with Manchester Liners. Although Peter predeceased Shirley a numbers of years ago. Shirley continued as a member until her passing. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 2005 THE END OF AN ERA It is with regret that I have
to inform the membership of the passing of ROBERT
BURDON STOKER MBE, who was often affectionately referred
to as 'Mr Manchester Liners'. We all owe him a debt of thanks for the
way he steered the company through some very difficult times, especially
towards the latter days of the company's existence. The notification of the passing of R.B. STOKER MBE in the Daily Telegraph read as follows :- STOKER "ROBERT BURDON, M.B.E. M.A. Died peacefully in hospital in the Wirral on the 14th January 2005, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Mildred, much loved father of Ann, David and Francis and dear grandpa of nine grandchildren. Family Cremation, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Bartholomews Church, Wilmslow at 3pm on Friday, 4th February 2005. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Arthritis Research Campaign or The Mission to Seafarers, may be sent c/o J.A.Whiston, King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DW, 01565 632644 " A donation has been made on behalf of the members to
The Mission to Seafarers endorsed ____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 2005 DENNIS TYNAN It is with regret I also have to report the passing of Dennis who had reached his 92nd year. Dennis was Chief Cook with Liners for many years and sailed with Capt Peter Cullen in various ships, the last one being the Seatrain Trenton. Ray Camilleri was Chief Steward on the Trenton when Dennis was the Chef. Peter recalls - “in 1975 when I was asked to do a 6 month tour of duty (on the Trenton) trading between the States & Japan I asked if I could have Dennis, the reason being “Good Chef = Happy Ship”, and it worked.” I am sure everyone extends best wishes and condolences to Dennis’s wife June and family. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 2005 HARRY TOBIN Mike Taylor phoned to say that Harry one
of our recently-joined members had just crossed the bar. Harry used to
work with Tom Moss and Frank Stafford on the dockside. I think many may
well remember those 9 dock and 8 dock days. Harry was often seconded
to the Pacific Boats. September 2002 It is with regret I have to report that some of our members have passed away. CAPTAIN GEOFFREY SHADBOLT earlier in the year died in Fleetwood. JOHN ARMSTRONG CLAY died at the Dartmouth hospital aged 81. MRS JULIE MOORWOOD died on the 11th August this year. CAPTAIN JOHN MANN died in Toronto
just before Christmas aged 83. I am sure the whole membership would want me, on their behalf, to extend our best wishes and condolences to families concerned.
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