Obituaries

Lesley Wright

Lesley Wright

With great sadness the Flag Officers regret to inform you that Lesley Wright, wife of Graham and mother of Victoria, passed away peacefully at home on 19th February. Lesley had been a member of Medway Yacht Club for nearly 50 years and an active member of both Squib...

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‘H’ Long

‘H’ Long

It is with great sadness that we let you know of the passing of Helier ‘H’ Long on Wednesday 4th February. H joined MYC in 1968, initially sailing Hornets and Fireballs.  He spent many happy years sailing Serendipity and then Huffler.  He loved sailing with the...

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David Townshend

David Townshend

It is with great sadness that the Flag Officers regret to inform you that David Townshend, Commodore 1993 - 1994 and husband of Judy, passed away due to ill health on the 29th January 2026. David and his family have had a long and highly regarded association with MYC....

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John Roberts

John Roberts

It is with great sadness that the Flag Officers regret to inform you that John Roberts, owner of Hunter Channel 31 Jacstar and member of Medway Yacht Club since 1957, passed away on 18th December 2025. His funeral will take place at 11am on Thursday 22nd January 2026...

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