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Just as he was leaving the Army, John and Geraldine moved to Kinross,. Their daughter, Caroline, who lived nearby in Milnathort had two children, Nicole and Aaron whom John adored and whom he spent much time with, especially when Caroline was work- ing. John and Geraldine had a caravan at Connell near Oban for about 15 years and they took every chance they could to go there. John loved listening to the VHF radio of the planes that would fly overhead and also pottering about on the dinghy he had.
In 2016 Geraldine contracted cancer and sadly died that year. John then took up building airfix models of tanks that filled his man cave that he had in the back garden and Caroline would make sure he was alright on a daily basis. John contracted cancer shortly after Geraldine’s death and after treatment it went into remission. Unfortunately, his cancer returned and, after being admitted to Ninewells Hospital for treatment, he con- tracted sepsis and on the 13 October 2021 passed away peacefully with all his family at his bedside.
Alan Dalton
Alan was born on 4 November 1944 on the Wirral to Alan and Renee, although his father was away fighting the war in France when he was born. Alan went to school at Overchurch until he was nine when the family moved to Ganneys Meadow in Woodchurch. He then went to Fender School and, on passing the 11 plus, he
went on to Rock Ferry Grammar.
Alan loved playing football which became a very important part of his life. He and some friends started the Woodchurch team and later in life he was very proud to have played for his regiment in the army.
At a young age he accompanied a friend who was going to sign up for the army and there and then Alan decided to do the same thing. Not long after that two men knocked on his parents door. They said that they were scouts for Tranmere Rovers, had recently seen Alan score 6 goals and wanted him to trial for their team. They were disappointed as Alan decided he still wanted to join the Army.
Alan served in the 3rd Carabiniers from 1965 -1970 and served in Libya, Chester and Germany. He loved working in the tanks and alter made a model tank that took pride of place in his home. In the Regiment Alan was known as Dolly and there was never a dull moment when he was around.
Alans life was to change at a friend’s wedding in 1967 when he met Mary Ellen whom he married and with whom he spent 54 years together. Alan and Mary did not have their own children but were blessed with their eight nieces and nephews, and seven great nieces and nephews
He died on 27 May 2021.
Ronald Clark
Ron Clark was born on 22 November 1943, served with the 3rd Carabiniers from 1961-1964 and then maintained his links with the Regiment by being a member of the North West of England and Wales Branch of the Association.
Ron did a number of jobs when he left the Army. He was variously a trawler man, a win- dow cleaner and a chimney sweep, a job he loved and which he was still doing at the end. He also became the Vice President of the National Association of Chimney
Sweeps,
He married Ann in 1971. They were together for 50 years and had many happy holidays with their chil- dren and his grandchildren. He also had 4 great grand- children. Ron also gave generously to The British Legion and Help for Heroes.
Ron died on 12 July 2021.
Alister Corson
Alister died on 3 July 2021 at the age of 78. He served with The Royal Scots Greys and The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards from 1961 to 1979 leaving the regiment as a Sergeant. He was married to Lesley. After leaving the regiment they settled in Dorset. He worked for plant hire companies, firstly Sykes then Hewdens where he was
the area plant manager covering Somerset, Dorset and parts of Hampshire. He was known for having a high work ethic and for being able to communicate with people from all backgrounds- attributes he attributed to his time in the Army. He was married to Lesley, who survived him and was a member of the South West of England Branch of the Association.