Silent Keys
Rod Hancock, M6RFF, 6th December 2020
It is with sad regret that I must report the passing of Rod Hancock, M6RFF, another victim of Covid-19. He passed away on 5 December 2020. Rod was a stalwart of Burton Amateur Radio Club and a character who will long be remembered for his humour and anecdotes – particularly those concerning the military. He will […]
Mike Mills, G3TEV, 13th November 2020
Mike Mills, G3TEV passed away on 13th November 2020 in Gloucester Royal Hospital. He was 88. He had been taken into hospital with a severe lung infection and was subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. Mike had a fantastic knowledge of his area’s history, together with a keen interest in photography, railways, canals and aviation. His […]
Sam Noble, GI4SAM, 27th November 2020
Sam McCrudden Noble, GI4SAM died peacefully at home on 27 November 2020, aged 92. Born in Belfast on 10 March 1928, Sam had degrees in Applied Science and Electrical & Mechanical Engineering. In 1948 he joined the University Air Squadron, piloting a range of aircraft including his favourite, the Tiger Moth. Between 1953 and 1968 […]
Colin Horrabin, G3SBI, November 2020
Colin Horrabin, G3SBI, passed away in the last weekend of November 2020, a month after being diagnosed with cancer. He did not respond to treatment and passed away at home. Colin worked at Daresbury Nuclear Physics Laboratory. He was responsible for numerous innovations, including the “superb” serial link control system for the Nuclear Structure Facility […]
Tony Lorton, G4EKL, 5th November 2020
I would like to report to his many friends around the world the sad death of Tony Lorton, G4EKL. Tony started as a lad with a cat’s whisker and never looked back! He sadly passed away on 5th November 2020 after a struggle with failing health, in particular over the last 18 months. Born in […]
John Butcher, G3LAS, 12th September 2020
It is with sadness that I have to report that John Butcher, G3LAS passed away on 12th September 2020. He had suffered a number of strokes over the past year and had been in a home for some months. John served as CDXC Chairman for eight years, passing the baton to me in 2009. Those […]
