This sad news came to me this evening via the RFA Association and this piece is taken from their website obit section.
It is with much sadness that I pass on the news that First Officer(LS) Barry Copland RFA Crossed the Bar last Wednesday, 28th February after a short illness.
Barry transferred to the RFA from Harrison Line in 1982 and retired in February 2005. Barry was an active member of the RFAA NW Branch until his health failed.
On behalf of the Association, I have extended Carolyn and her family our deepest sympathies.
Barry’s funeral will take place at Landican Crematorium, Woodchurch, Wirral CH49 5LN at 09.30 on Thursday 14th March 2024
Followed by refreshments at The Bassett Hound, Thingwall, Wirral CH61 1AS
Family flowers only. Donations to ‘Age UK’ in Barry’s Memory c/o Susan Porter Undertakers, 39-47 Arrow Park Road, Upton, Wirral CH49 OUB