Obituaries

Sheila Gyngell

Sheila Gyngell

From Peter Gyngell. It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing of my mum Sheila Gyngell, mum passed away peacefully at home yesterday 29 January 2024 at the grand age of 93, she was a very stubborn and strong person that fought to the very end, she...

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David Dale 4th September 1943 – 15th May 2023

David Dale 4th September 1943 – 15th May 2023 David and brother John were brought up in the Medway towns, where his parents had a retail business. He was educated at Sir Joseph Williams Mathematical School, Rochester. His parents were members of the Medway Yacht Club...

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Mike Spurgin: 24 September 1926 – 17 January 2023

Mike Spurgin: 24 September 1926 – 17 January 2023

Mike Spurgin joined the MYC in 1962 and sailed a series of cruisers; Blue Glass (Spurn), Galloping Ghost (Listang), Galloping Knight (Westerly GK24) and Gordian Knot (Westerly GK29). He achieved considerable success in club events, not only due to him being the author...

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