Dick Gibbons
We regret to report that Dick Gibbons passed away on 30th September 2012 after a short illness. Dick was a popular Radio Officer and well liked amongst those of our era. No doubt there are still a few of us left who had the pleasure of sailing with him. R.I.P. Check here to read the condolences posted on the Forum. |
After leaving RSL I did freelance sparks and superintending jobs for Govan for a year or so, Organising Secretary with the Radio Officers Union for a short spell then Company rep with EB Communications (a Norwegian company) for 20 years, eventually helping to do R/O’s out of a job by flogging satellite communications to shipowners.
I retired at 60 due to arthritis problems but got that under control by a daily swimming routine which I keep up and am now enjoying my retirement living in London with reasonable health and mobility. I never married so am free to dally as I please and frequently visit friends and relatives for long spells in Australia . Dick Gibbons
April 2011.