Obituaries
July 29, 2020
Obituaries
Derek Painting
It is with great sadness that the NRA have learned of the passing of Mr Derek Painting, Life Member of the NRA, having sadly lost his battle with cancer. Our condolences go to his family and friends at this time.
Continue reading → June 23, 2020
Obituaries
Robert Chombart
It is with extreme sadness that the NRA have learned of the passing of Mr Robert Chombart, NRA Vice President, and Founding President of the Normandy Rifle Club, France. Robert was a great supporter of the Association, and a a colourful Bisley character. The shooting community will miss him very much. Our condolences go to
Continue reading → May 28, 2020
Obituaries
Douglas Glaister
It is with sadness that the NRA have learnt of the passing of Doug Glaister, Life Member. He will be remembered for his keen involvement in Classic and Historic, as well as Muzzle Loading, and he also conducted some of the range inspections on behalf of the NRA, after the MoD handed over. Our thoughts
Continue reading → May 20, 2020
Obituaries
David Friend (GM)
It is with sadness that the NRA have learnt of the passing of David Friend (GM), who died on Sunday. David won The Queens Prize in 1977. Our thoughts and condolences go to his family and friends.
Continue reading → February 27, 2020
Obituaries
Jo Wright
It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of JO Wright (97), who died on Monday 24th February 2020, following a short illness. JO was a member of the Thursday Club, IBIS Rifle Club and also shot annually in the Imperial Meeting F-Class competitions up until July 2019. He will be very much
Continue reading → February 10, 2020
Obituaries
John Beith
The NRA are saddened to learn of the death of John Beith, who died on Saturday 1st February 2020 after a long illness, aged 91. His funeral will be held at Mortlake Crematorium in London on Tuesday 25th February at 11.20 am and there will be a “wake” at the Angelsey Arms in SW7 afterwards.
Continue reading → January 13, 2020
Obituaries
Stephen Williams 1955-2020
We are sorry to learn that Sqn Ldr Steve Williams of the Air Cadets (1344 Cardiff Sqn) and Welsh Fullbore and Smallbore coach passed away shortly before midnight on Saturday 11.01.20 having been suffering for several years with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Funeral details to follow when known.
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November 19, 2019
Obituaries
Otto Weber
Otto Weber The NRA have been advised of the passing of Otto “The Duke” Weber, a longstanding member, and more recently an honorary member of the City Rifle Club. Otto died on Saturday 16th November, following cancer of the oesophagus. Given the option of further prolonged, uncomfortable treatment, Otto chose to let nature take its
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