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The obituary notice of Cdr. Charles William Obe Mscsoc Rn CRICHTON

Plymouth, Published in: Plymouth Herald, Western Morning News.

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Cdr. Charles William Obe Mscsoc RnCRICHTONIt is with great sadness we announce the death at home, surrounded by his family, of Charles Crichton on 25th November 2022 aged 80. Dear husband of Delia, loving father of Louise, James, Alexandra and Katherine, doting Granda of Imogen and Toby, and father-in-law to Robin and Patrice. Charles spent 37 years in active service in the Royal Navy and 10 years more in naval uniform as a retired officer civil servant. He was an accomplished musician and proud former Drum Major of The City of Plymouth Pipe Band. A committed participant, patron and ambassador of several youth and veterans organisations involved in supporting city-based projects he was also the go-to man for matters of the maritime history of Plymouth. His wealth of knowledge and stories will be greatly missed. With grateful thanks for the care and dedication of everyone at Derriford Hospital and the local health care services, enabling Charles to continue enjoying a full life despite 15 years of living with cancer. Memorial Service at St. Andrew's Minster Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth at 2pm on Friday 6th January 2023. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Cancer Research UK., Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre or SSAFA may be made by retiring collection or via the website www.morrisbros.co.uk
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Nigel Baxter:It was always a great pleasure, an honour and often good f...05/01/2023
Wendy Coulton:I had the absolute pleasure of working with Charles in Devo...03/01/2023
Peter Waterhouse:I was a volunteer for the Dockyard Museum and Charles always h...01/01/2023
Mick Price:I worked in the dockyard for 24 years and Cdr Crichton w...28/12/2022
Louise:A true gentleman and friend that I am so grateful to...24/12/2022
Ursula Myers Maj (Rtd):A wonderful supporter of Plymouth as a naval city & of many org...24/12/2022
Keith Finch:Such a wonderful example of kindness and helpfulness. Ma...21/12/2022
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06/01/2023
It was always a great pleasure, an honour and often good fun to work with Cdr Charles Crichton in Devonport Naval Base. A true true gentleman. Nigel Baxter
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05/01/2023
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I had the absolute pleasure of working with Charles in Devonport Dockyard on the Naval Heritage Museum development work. He was always a gentleman - courteous, kind, attentive and with such integrity. Not forgetting of course his mischievous warm sense of humour. So many people have benefitted from his generosity of spirit and public service. I lit a prayer candle today for Charles' family because I cannot attend the special service for him at St Andrew's Church. Rest in peace Charles. You touched our hearts and lives with your humility, dedication and kindness.
Wendy Coulton
Wendy Coulton:
03/01/2023
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I was a volunteer for the Dockyard Museum and Charles always helped me with anything I wanted. He was a very great man. Peter Waterhouse
Peter Waterhouse:
01/01/2023
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I worked in the dockyard for 24 years and Cdr Crichton was always around, always happy, polite and friendly. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace Sir. Calm seas and fair winds.
Mick Price:
28/12/2022
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A true gentleman and friend that I am so grateful to have met and worked with .My thoughts and prayers to Delia and family from Louise (HMNB)
Louise:
24/12/2022
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A wonderful supporter of Plymouth as a naval city & of many organisations. Always full of energy & enthusiasm & a lot of fun to be with. Will be greatly missed.
Ursula Myers Maj (Rtd):
24/12/2022
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Such a wonderful example of kindness and helpfulness.
Many fond memories of Charles leading the Plymouth Pipe Band at "Music of the Night"
Stand easy Sir your watch is over.
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21/12/2022
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