My brother Joseph (Joe) Donnelly served on the Yarmouth during the Falklands war - I believe he worked with radar and helicopter control. I don't know when he joined or left the ship but he was onboard for several years. Sadly Joe died on the 18th of January - he had great affection for the ship and the serious mates he had.

Peter Donnelly

Served with Joe during the Falklands, very sorry to hear of his passing.
David Duffy

Sorry to hear the news about Joe Donnelly passing away. I served with Joe onboard during the Falklands. We had some good laughs and runs ashore. Good memories. My thoughts are with his family & friends.
Ronnie Gourlay

I have no doubt I am not the only to reply to this sad news. I remember Joe, and if I am right he would only be about 50. I hope the messages you receive from us all will help his family and give them support. May he Rest in Peace.

Rick Hodgkiss

Served with Joe during the Falklands and he was going to be my best man on return from the Falklands.  However he had other family engagements, please pass on my deepest sympathy to Joe's family.

Whisky Walker HMS Yarmouth 1982-1984 LS(R).  

Served with Joe on the Crazy Y during the Falklands, very sad to hear of his passing, my thoughts are with his family.

Harry Andrew

Was very sorry to hear the sad news of Joe's passing. I also served alongside Joe on the Yarmouth, we had some good times in his company RIP JOE.

BOMBER WELLS L/S RADAR

 

SAD, SAD NEWS…A GOOD MAN ,, GOOD TIMES REMEMBERED , R.I.P. MY FRIEND…

TAFF KNIGHT

Sad to hear about the passing away of Joe, I was down the Falklands with him in 82 he was a good ship mate, condolences to his family.

Geoff (George) Nelson  

 

It was never dull on a run ashore with Joe and me and him had a few on the ships we served on together. He will be missed by all who new him.

BILL QUATE L/S (S)

 

Very Sad news Joe we had some good runs mate ashore and down the mess deck R.I.P. mate

George Hubbard  L/STD Skippers run about