sad news

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

More sad news about one of our popular members, i am sorry to relate the news that John Benham, board of guardians member (retired) has passed away in hospital, more details will follow about funeral etc
Alan

[Keith Mitchell]

Very sad news, indeed. Rosanne, John's wife, has just rung me to confirm John's passing. He was a stalwart of the Association and served as a 'Member at Large' on the Board of Guardians for many years as well as being a regular attender and enthusiastic flyer at many, many LMA events.

I hold him in particular regard as he was always very supportive during my terms as LMA Chairman and thereafter Chair of the BoG. I also counted him a close friend. Although he had not been active in the last year or two due to deteriorating health and eyesight, he retained his interest in the LMA.

Sincere condolences to Rosanne and the family. We will miss him ----.

Keith Mitchell

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

A measure of the man was that when he gave up flying, he had me sell all his models, and gifted the moneys raised to airmans charitys, he was also our retired club chairman, (bury metro mfc) a post he held for may years, and was an enthusiastic teacher of tyro flyers, being involved with anything that furthered the ambitions of the club, i hope that BMMFC carry on his superb work

[DAVE JOHNSON]

Really sad news--John was a keen supporter of the LMA events before poor health stopped him moddeling--condolences to his family---DAVE

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

Hi All I have just received information regarding the Funeral of John Benham as follows. Wednesday 11th April Service at The Guardian Angel’s Church in Elton, Bury at 12.00 noon Committal at Radcliffe Crematorium at 13.00hrsRefreshments at Dobbies Social Club, Bradley Fold Road, Bradley Fold.

COPIED AND PASTED FROM A CLUB EMAIL, i hope some of you can get there to pay your respects, if you need any more details, i will try to help out
Alan