I am unable to attend the funeral due to other pre-committments – however I have made a donation on behalf ofour ex company – LOF. https://john-andrew-evans.muchloved.com
Yearly archives: 2024
Funeral of John Andrew Evans Funeral service is at Springwood Crematorium on Friday 4th October 2024 at 2:30pm 4th October 2024 at 2:30 pm Springwood CrematoriumLiverpool https://john-andrew-evans.muchloved.com/
Update – John Evans (RIP)
I am sad to report the passing away of another LOF member – Ex Chief Engineer John Evans.(I sailed with John on the ‘London Pride’ around 1981) I received the following this morning (24th) Hi Roy, My sister and I came across your LOF News website while searching for information about […]
Obituary – John Evans Ex Ch/Eng
You can read my dedication on my personal website. www.roygerstner.co.uk
Merchant Navy Day 2024
A dear friend of many, a mentor and happy man, passed away on this day 2014 Tom March (RIP)
Not Forgotten – In Memoriam
My thanks to Dave Meare who has passed this news along. The London Spendour III was one of the last ‘new’ Suex-Max tankers built for LOF1996 built by Mitsui Japan. Hi Roy, I’d had a wearying day today, when just half an hour ago I decided to have a break […]
London Spendour III Breaker Yard
Noris Jackson was employed by LOF for some 44 years, starting as a Junior Engineer and eventually becoming a director of LOF.Monday 08th April 2024 a memorial service was held in his home village of South Carlton near Lincoln. Myself along with Rod Wilkinson, Bob & Sue Blake, Don Dunlop, […]
End of an Era – Farewell Memorial Noris Jackson
On this day – April 09th the tragic accident of the London Valour took place just outside GenoaItaly. The people of Genoa hold a memorial service every year in commemoration of the event.As far as I am aware there is only one surviving member (Officer) still alive.
Anniversary – Loss of the London Valour
Simon informs :- We will be having a memorial service for Dad at South Carlton Church on the 8th April. Time to be confirmed but I think it will be at 11:00 or 11:30 with a reception in Burton Club afterwards. RG note :- I think there is only one […]
Update Arrangements For Norris Jackson
I’ve just been informed by son – Simon, that Ex MD/Superintendent/Engineer Norris Jackson passed away on March 03rd.Simon tried to contact me, but for what-ever reason had to find me by ‘Google’.Norris was 91 and until recently had been in good health.Simon informs me that he died after a short […]