Huge response to funeral appeal for WW2 veteran
It is thought retired Flt Sgt Peter Brown, 96, had few friends despite being well-known in the communityAn appeal to find mourners for a World War Two RAF veteran's funeral has been so successful the local council does not think everyone can attend.
Funeral directors W Sherry and Sons say they have been overwhelmed by the number of people wanting to attend the service at Mortlake Crematorium, in south-west London, on 29 March, and have urged people not to do so unless they knew him.It is thought Flt Sgt Brown had few friends when he was alive despite being well-known in the community.
In addition to being the "ears and voice" of the aircraft responsible for communications, Mr Devitt said Flt Sgt Brown would have had to deal with emergencies on board and step in as a gunner from time to time."If the aircraft had to ditch in the sea he would have to stay at his post as long as possible to give the last position of where they were," he said.
He described Flt Sgt Brown, who he lived opposite, as "fiercely independent, stubborn as hell, but a wonderful guy", adding he was "always smiling, he was never miserable". Local newsagent Jasmin Deilor said Flt Sgt Brown was a customer for more than 40 years and used to come in every morning for a newspaper and bar of chocolate, adding he was "a good guy".
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