Herewith a personal tribute from Roger’s youngest daughter, Samantha: –
Thomas, Roger Nicholas
A huge loss. Roger of Barnstaple & Lynton (formerly of Portishead, Bristol, Sandhurst, Germany, Beaford & South Molton), died peacefully on 18th April 2024, aged 92, his youngest daughter at his side.
A Captain in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, Roger was a talented engineer and went on to become a racing driver, an antiques dealer and a skilled model engineer. A smart man, he was great company and good fun, with a dry wit, an irreverent sense of humour and an abundance of charm.
A hugely loved Pops, Dad, Grandpops, Bup, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He didn’t suffer fools gladly and liked dogs more than people for the most part. Known for his love of women and cars, not necessarily in that order. He had great resilience and was not afraid of making brave decisions. He was very much, ‘Once A Tankie, Always A Tankie’.
Currently seeing if the grass is greener on the other side, he leaves this life a lot less colourful without him.
May you Rest In Peace 🙏 Roger, thankyou for your service, FN.
Herewith a personal tribute from Roger’s youngest daughter, Samantha: –
Thomas, Roger Nicholas
A huge loss. Roger of Barnstaple & Lynton (formerly of Portishead, Bristol, Sandhurst, Germany, Beaford & South Molton), died peacefully on 18th April 2024, aged 92, his youngest daughter at his side.
A Captain in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, Roger was a talented engineer and went on to become a racing driver, an antiques dealer and a skilled model engineer. A smart man, he was great company and good fun, with a dry wit, an irreverent sense of humour and an abundance of charm.
A hugely loved Pops, Dad, Grandpops, Bup, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He didn’t suffer fools gladly and liked dogs more than people for the most part. Known for his love of women and cars, not necessarily in that order. He had great resilience and was not afraid of making brave decisions. He was very much, ‘Once A Tankie, Always A Tankie’.
Currently seeing if the grass is greener on the other side, he leaves this life a lot less colourful without him.