Clive Rhodes : Redcap / Passenger Services Officer
Clive passed away peacefully on the 23rd January 2025 after a short illness. My sincere condolences to wife Pat, his family, friends and former colleagues at this time.
Clive joined BUA in 1965 and during his aviation career with BUA, BCAL and briefly BA post- merger he filled many roles. These included Load Control, Service Control / Redcap, Passenger Services Reception, the ticket desk, Loadmaster and overseas secondments.
On the right a photo of Clive from 1985
Clive joined BUA in 1965 and during his aviation career with BUA, BCAL and briefly BA post- merger he filled many roles. These included Load Control, Service Control / Redcap, Passenger Services Reception, the ticket desk, Loadmaster and overseas secondments.
On the right a photo of Clive from 1985
Clive Remembered
From Malcolm & Pat Watts
Clive was a real character with a keen sense of humour and fun. I and my wife Pat have been friends with Clive and his wife for many years right through his airline career and beyond. He will be sorely missed.
From John Simpson
Clive always had a smile on his face and a joke to play. My condolences to his family at this sad time. RIP Pal.
From Trevor Fisher: Brilliant character. RIP CIive
From Doug Ledingham
Always enjoyed working with Clive, great sense of humour. RIP & condolences to all his friends and family.
From Ruskie Dee: RIP Clive
From Caron Phillips: RIP Clive, my sincere condolences to his wife, family and friends
From Gaynor Faulkner
Always cheerful. Super to work with. Very popular colleague who was respected by all. RIP Clive.
From Walter Riggans: RIP Clive.
From Gill Black: RIP Clive. Great character. Condolences to his family
From Alan Pearce: A good bloke, always fun!!
From Jim Will: RIP Clive. Condolences to all who knew him.
From Len Bunn: RIP Clive.
From Neil Ambrose: Very well liked guy. Good fun to work with. A real character. RIP Clive.
From Riaz Butt: RIP Clive, my prayers for Clive and thoughts for his family and friends.
From Roger Warren: RIP Clive
From John Bailey: Sad to hear, RIP Clive
From Graham Waters: R.I.P.
From Tony Realff
A very sad loss and my condolences to Patsy and the family. Clive was an enormous character with a great and unique sense of humour. He was a good friend and neighbour many years ago in Smallfield . He will be greatly missed.
From Fee Flee: So very sorry. Fly Free
From Sally Simmonds: Sad news. RIP, Clive.
From Susie Douglas-Smith: My sincere condolences to his family and friends for their very sad loss
From Alan Reeves: RIP Clive
From Richard Blackwell
I'm sorry for the loss of a thoroughly delightful man. Clive was great company. His sense of humour was just brilliant. I really enjoyed working with Clive. A good man. When I flew, I had the absolutely pleasure of flying with his beautiful daughter. My sincere condolences go out to her and all the family. R.I.P. Clive
From Mike Tanner: RIP Clive
From Tony Bearman: Sad news indeed and another fine person gone, RIP
From Trevor Warburton: RIP Clive
From Christina Selmes: RIP Clive, condolences to all his family
From Ian Saunders
I’m sorry to hear of Clive’s passing. He was a real character. We had some good times together throughout the years. RIP.
From Frances Taylor: R.I.P. Clive. Sincere condolences to Clive's wife, family and friends.
From Pauline Bowell
Very sad news indeed. Clive was one of the best Pax Services Officers. I really enjoyed working with him early/mid 70’s, always cheerful and a bright positive outlook on any adverse situation the shift presented. One of the good guys for sure. Rest peacefully Clive
From Linda Collyer
Clive was from Ken and my era. Loved to meet up with him and Pat at reunions. Thinking of you Pat and family
From Neville Coleman
Worked with Clive for many years and a huge character and great sense of humour. My condolences to all his family
From Nigel Dale
I first met Clive when I joined BUA Load Control in '66, he was a Redcap, Clive was a great guy with a unique sense of humour and fun. My condolences to Pat and his family. RIP Clive
From Wendy Dudley: Such a gentleman with a wicked sense of humour. My condolences to his family
From Elaine Jupp: Sad to hear. He was a very nice chap with great humour. Condolences to all his family.
From Stuart Richardson
Clive was a true character and always a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his family. RIP Clive
From Colin Varty
Clive was a great character, always full of fun. I’ll never forget the hysterical laughs on the aircraft returning from the GIB soccer trip! Condolences to Pat and family.
From Phil Baker: RIP Clive - what a character and comedian. Condolences to Pat and family.
From Pam Whitehouse
Such sad news condolences to Pat and the family, Clive joined BUA just after me so a very long time ago.
From Alan Roberts: RIP Clive
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Anthea McClelland, Irm Mian-Abbas, Peter Hollingsworth, Richard Blackwell, Brian Russell, Roger Moore, Fee Flee, Freddie Gorman, Janet Willis, Susie Douglas-Smith, Joy Inch, Graham Waters, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Ray Bridgman, Riaz Butt, Susan Buckley, Biddi Geoghegan, Nick Washington-Jones, Julie Hourigan, Terry Sparrow, Lesley Peacock, Walter Riggans, Peter Durran, Doug Ledingham, Sylvia Murphy, Kris Massie,
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From Malcolm & Pat Watts
Clive was a real character with a keen sense of humour and fun. I and my wife Pat have been friends with Clive and his wife for many years right through his airline career and beyond. He will be sorely missed.
From John Simpson
Clive always had a smile on his face and a joke to play. My condolences to his family at this sad time. RIP Pal.
From Trevor Fisher: Brilliant character. RIP CIive
From Doug Ledingham
Always enjoyed working with Clive, great sense of humour. RIP & condolences to all his friends and family.
From Ruskie Dee: RIP Clive
From Caron Phillips: RIP Clive, my sincere condolences to his wife, family and friends
From Gaynor Faulkner
Always cheerful. Super to work with. Very popular colleague who was respected by all. RIP Clive.
From Walter Riggans: RIP Clive.
From Gill Black: RIP Clive. Great character. Condolences to his family
From Alan Pearce: A good bloke, always fun!!
From Jim Will: RIP Clive. Condolences to all who knew him.
From Len Bunn: RIP Clive.
From Neil Ambrose: Very well liked guy. Good fun to work with. A real character. RIP Clive.
From Riaz Butt: RIP Clive, my prayers for Clive and thoughts for his family and friends.
From Roger Warren: RIP Clive
From John Bailey: Sad to hear, RIP Clive
From Graham Waters: R.I.P.
From Tony Realff
A very sad loss and my condolences to Patsy and the family. Clive was an enormous character with a great and unique sense of humour. He was a good friend and neighbour many years ago in Smallfield . He will be greatly missed.
From Fee Flee: So very sorry. Fly Free
From Sally Simmonds: Sad news. RIP, Clive.
From Susie Douglas-Smith: My sincere condolences to his family and friends for their very sad loss
From Alan Reeves: RIP Clive
From Richard Blackwell
I'm sorry for the loss of a thoroughly delightful man. Clive was great company. His sense of humour was just brilliant. I really enjoyed working with Clive. A good man. When I flew, I had the absolutely pleasure of flying with his beautiful daughter. My sincere condolences go out to her and all the family. R.I.P. Clive
From Mike Tanner: RIP Clive
From Tony Bearman: Sad news indeed and another fine person gone, RIP
From Trevor Warburton: RIP Clive
From Christina Selmes: RIP Clive, condolences to all his family
From Ian Saunders
I’m sorry to hear of Clive’s passing. He was a real character. We had some good times together throughout the years. RIP.
From Frances Taylor: R.I.P. Clive. Sincere condolences to Clive's wife, family and friends.
From Pauline Bowell
Very sad news indeed. Clive was one of the best Pax Services Officers. I really enjoyed working with him early/mid 70’s, always cheerful and a bright positive outlook on any adverse situation the shift presented. One of the good guys for sure. Rest peacefully Clive
From Linda Collyer
Clive was from Ken and my era. Loved to meet up with him and Pat at reunions. Thinking of you Pat and family
From Neville Coleman
Worked with Clive for many years and a huge character and great sense of humour. My condolences to all his family
From Nigel Dale
I first met Clive when I joined BUA Load Control in '66, he was a Redcap, Clive was a great guy with a unique sense of humour and fun. My condolences to Pat and his family. RIP Clive
From Wendy Dudley: Such a gentleman with a wicked sense of humour. My condolences to his family
From Elaine Jupp: Sad to hear. He was a very nice chap with great humour. Condolences to all his family.
From Stuart Richardson
Clive was a true character and always a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his family. RIP Clive
From Colin Varty
Clive was a great character, always full of fun. I’ll never forget the hysterical laughs on the aircraft returning from the GIB soccer trip! Condolences to Pat and family.
From Phil Baker: RIP Clive - what a character and comedian. Condolences to Pat and family.
From Pam Whitehouse
Such sad news condolences to Pat and the family, Clive joined BUA just after me so a very long time ago.
From Alan Roberts: RIP Clive
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Anthea McClelland, Irm Mian-Abbas, Peter Hollingsworth, Richard Blackwell, Brian Russell, Roger Moore, Fee Flee, Freddie Gorman, Janet Willis, Susie Douglas-Smith, Joy Inch, Graham Waters, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Ray Bridgman, Riaz Butt, Susan Buckley, Biddi Geoghegan, Nick Washington-Jones, Julie Hourigan, Terry Sparrow, Lesley Peacock, Walter Riggans, Peter Durran, Doug Ledingham, Sylvia Murphy, Kris Massie,
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Service Information
Clive's service was held on 28th February 2025 at Guildford Crematorium
Any donations in Clive's memory to the
Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance please
A gathering was held after to remember Clive
Clive's service was held on 28th February 2025 at Guildford Crematorium
Any donations in Clive's memory to the
Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance please
A gathering was held after to remember Clive
