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Post by KG on Jun 25, 2012 22:51:47 GMT
Bert Bale, one of the National Merchant Navy Association’s Vice Presidents and former Chairman of the Newport Branch of the MNA, crossed the bar early this morning.
Crossing the Bar by Alfred Lord Tennyson:
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
All thoughts are with Bert, his family and friends.
KG.
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Post by Administrator on Jun 27, 2012 17:33:55 GMT
Bert Bale Bert Bale. long time Chair of the Newport Branch Merchant Navy Association passed away on Monday in the Royal Gwent Hospital. This picture attached was taken on one of his proudest moment. He was in charge of the ceremony to recall the sacrifices of the Merchant Navy in war. The annual event takes place at Tower Hill London every September. Bert was a proud Newportonian, a tireless campaigner for recognition of the sacrifices of the Merchant Navy, a loyal friend and an inspiration to the causes he espoused. More at LINK: paulflynnmp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/06/bert-bale.htmlK. Attachments:
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Post by Administrator on Jun 28, 2012 16:24:01 GMT
Tributes paid to Bert Bale, Newport's Merchant Navy stalwart: South Wales Argus:
Thursday 28th June 2012 A NEWPORT man, who “loved the sea and lived for the Merchant Navy Association”, has died aged 79. LINK: www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/9787048.Tributes_paid_to_Newport_s_Merchant_Navy_stalwart/K. A Proud Newportonian: The date of the funeral is not known at present. It has been requested that MNA Standard Bearers and Members attend the Funeral which was Bert’s wishes. NO FLOWERS or WREATHS. Donations would be kindly appreciated to: St Annes Hospice Harding Avenue Malpas NEWPORT NP20 6ZE
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Post by Administrator on Jun 30, 2012 6:45:19 GMT
Published in the South Wales Argus on 29 June 12:
BALE (Bertram David) On 25th June 2012, Bert, aged 79 years, of Ridgeway, Newport. Passed away peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital. Much loved and respected husband of Wendy. Funeral will take place on Friday 6th July, service at St Stephens Church, Pillgwenlly, Newport at 12.15pm followed by interment at St. Woolos Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations in lieu if desired to St. Anne's Hospice, Harding Avenue, Malpas, Newport. NP20 6ZE. Afterwards everyone is invited to The Masonic Lodge, Dock Street, Newport for light refreshments.
RIP.
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