Obituaries
Robbie Stewart
Robbie Stewart It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Robbie Stewart. Robbie started his sailing at Medway Yacht Club in the early 1960s. He sailed in a Cadet dinghy in his early days progressing to Moths. At this time, it was his first experience of boat...
Ray King
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of long time member Raymond King. His memorial will take place at 12pm on Monday 2nd September at Thames View Crematorium - The London Cremation Company This will be followed by his wake here at the club from...
Ann English 22/12/1938 – 17/07/2024
The Flag Officers regret to inform you of the death of Ann English, who died peacefully, aged 85 on 17th July 2024, in Darent Valley Hospital. Ann, along with her late husband, Denis, had been a member for over 50 years, first owning a Flying 15, Flying Fancy, before...
Susan Roberts (1950 – 2024)
We are sad to report that long-time member Susan Roberts passed away in hospice on Monday 6th May. Susan joined Medway Yacht Club back in 1958 at the age of 8 and continued to sail here regularly with her brother, John, right up until her recent illness. She was the...
Mike Wallis
It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that Michael (Mike) Wallis passed away in his sleep on 7th May 2024. Mike served as Commodore between 1999 and 2001 and, such was his success and popularity in that role, he served a second term from 2008 to 2011. ...
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...