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GRAHAM 'CHATS' CHATWOOD wrote on September 23, 2009 at 12:06

hi. ship mates. i would like to add a belated tribute to the late great malcome ' yorkie' burton. I recently re-made contact with yorkie about 2 years ago and frequently chatted to him via email. Not only was he an ex shipmate and a fellow yorkshireman, he was also a true friend. i have many fond memories of yorkie, as i am sure you all have. he wil be sadly missed, but if he were to send us all a message now, it would probably be on the lines of...'dry yer tears and stow yer tits' such was his sese of humour....Yorkie mate, i'll si thee ont tuther side mate.R.I.P. If any one has Yorkie's brothers contact details (Graham Burton from Barnsley) would they please forward to me email address. I worked with Graham in Barnsley during the 90's. Plus....Steve 'boris Overall, please get in touch Best regards to each and every one of you 'chats'

Dave wrote on September 21, 2009 at 20:17

Hello!I'm Dave,Joe O'Driscolls little brother. I remember meeting him at Southampton just after he got back when I was a small kid. Nice to see a couple of photoes of him I aint seen before! All the best!

Toby Owen wrote on September 21, 2009 at 09:55

Ahoy Shipmates. The time has come again to apply for those Cenotaph March tickets. For those of you that have not been inform, the Office has move it is now The Secretary SAMA82 Unit 5 Torfaen Business Centre Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate Blaenavon Gwent NP4 9RL It would be great to see as many Ex Cov shipmates as possible. Hope to see you all there. Calm Seas Toby Owen

smiley miles wrote on September 11, 2009 at 10:06

Hello Shipmates, I came across your site when looking for an old oppo Jack Dawes LRO (G) RN on People123 website - we served on the Nottingham together - Jack or Colin to his mother and Louise were last residing in Doncaster the last time I had lunch with them. If your out there Jack or anyone has his email or tel number - please pass on the message. Many thanks Mick (Smiley) Miles D186797U Ex LRO (G) 80 to 91. mukka@homecall.co.uk

Denise Comfort wrote on September 2, 2009 at 22:20

Hello All, I wanted to let you know that Yorkie's Stepmother passed away from Cancer on August 30th. I just found out today from his dad. Arnie is having a really hard time. I thought it would be nice if any of you wanted to send him an email. Malcolm, Yorkie, was very close to Sylvia. Arnie Burton, gumdropab@hotmail.com

Jack Russell wrote on September 2, 2009 at 05:22

Hello Trev, Jack in Jubail in KSA (About 1 Hour Flying time from you) Lovely to hear that some of us are out in my neck of the woods pity the "C" cant come alongside here (Your too big) not said that for a few years! my KSA No is 00966 5505 13610 call me and I'll see if we can get together fur a few bevvy's. Slainte. Jack.

Trev Trevarthen wrote on August 29, 2009 at 05:53

Currently serving onboard HMS Cornwall, tied up in Dubai directly behind the QE2, brought back fond memories. Going onboard before sailing to have another look around, will think of you all and the time we spent onboard. Do any of the old Cov's live in Dubai now, would be great to catch up. Drop me a line or call me on 0044 7923457237. Thanks, Trev

ian tomlinson wrote on August 25, 2009 at 19:47

the guy in the stokers photo coming home on the qe2 is my brother in law martin cook

Malcolm (JOck ) Rutherfor wrote on August 20, 2009 at 01:00

Melanie, I am truly sorry for not being at Yorkies going away party, I got in an accident on the 10 freeway the day prior going to the party and had to turn back..... I have since sent the flowers and will be over to send my condolances in private to a friend.... Malcolm

steve (boris) overall wrote on August 17, 2009 at 08:06

also just back from hols but heard of yorkies sad parting through bev Wetherill (johns wife),through higgy, deepest thoughts to his family & friends,yorkie we will meet again message for (bas avery) can you call me lost phone &your number

mick daniels wrote on August 16, 2009 at 20:05

Just back off holiday - and very saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of a great shipmate,friend and colleague - "Yorkie Burton -RIP" Thinking of many happy times and laughs in 3Q and ashore and looking after other shipmates on 25th May 1982. Condolences to all the family at this time and rest assured that he will not be forgotten by his 'extended family'. Mick(jack)Daniels & family

Denise Comfort wrote on August 15, 2009 at 01:10

"Yorkies" Memorial Service was on Wednesday on Peoria. It was a lovely cermony and he was well sent off. His time on the Coventry was highlited and his love for his shipmates as well.I am so sorry I didn't know about this website sooner, I would have let you all know how he was doing. I can see that you were really trying to get in touch with him. Obviously there were "problems" with his POA, enough said there. We miss him terribly, thank you all for your kind comments, many were read at his service. Denise, Cameron and Greyson Burton. PS Malcolm Rutherford will you please email me?

Andy (Tiny) Rowland wrote on August 12, 2009 at 22:11

Take Care Yorkie! Will always remember you, you were the last to leave the after (probably the ship) part that day. Wish I had made contact earlier!

Steve Ingleby wrote on August 12, 2009 at 18:38

Not been on the site for a while sad to hear about our shipmate Yorkie. Rest in peace Yorkie and regards to the Burton family. Yours Steve

Jack Russell wrote on August 12, 2009 at 12:49

Yorkie, Take Care Marra. Kindest Regards to the Burton Clan. God Bless Jack. (on leave in UK till 21 Aug09).

Billy Barnham wrote on August 11, 2009 at 20:52

good night and godbless yorkie

David Harrison wrote on August 10, 2009 at 13:37

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vojYZ0s4TUo&feature=channel I did up that Tribute to Men of HMS Coventry D118 to honour them best regards David A Harrison

Ginge Crook wrote on August 9, 2009 at 14:22

R.I.P Yorkie my prayers are for you and yours at this sad time.

Matt 'Nobby' Northeast wrote on August 8, 2009 at 13:25

To Yorkie Burton's family and friends plus shipmates from Coventry 82. So sad to hear the news of Yorkies passing. He wont be forgotten and I know he realised how highly thought of he was by his shipmates from Coventry 82. RIP Yorkie

Malcolm (Jock) Rutherford wrote on August 8, 2009 at 04:04

Rocky email me at Malcolm31@sbcglobal.net