Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

News > Announcements > Obituaries > JOHN CHAMPION (57-61)

JOHN CHAMPION (57-61)

4 May 2021
Obituaries

John Champion (57-61) died in New Zealand on February 14, 2021 after a long battle with asbestos lung cancer as the Society was informed in April by his wife Sally.

After the NCP where he was in Hesperus Division, John entered the Merchant Navy with Shaw, Savill & Albion Line and also served for a time in the RNR. Most of his voyages involved trades between the UK and Australia and New Zealand. Shaw Savill ceased trading in 1975. John is believed to have settled in New Zealand around this time but had nothing to do with OP events there and the Society has no further details.

Similar stories

Michael Fulford-Dobson

You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Michael Fulford-Dobson (1945-49) who we sadly lost in 2025. More...

You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Richard Hughes Young (19… More...

You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Richard Marsden (1953-57… More...

You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Owen Somerville-Jones (1… More...

You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Jeremy Hodgson (1951-54)… More...

Most read

Peter & Tyler Butterworth

Read the extraordinary story of actor Peter Butterworth's WWII exploits as uncovered by his son OP Tyler Butterworth (1972 - 1977) More...

Michael Fulford-Dobson

You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Michael Fulford-Dobson (1945-49) who we sadly lost in … More...

Have your say