On the back page of The Times 10th June 1971:

BIRDS EYE, CAPTAIN – On June 7th 1971, after long exposure, life just slipped through his fingers. Celebrity and gourmet. Mourned by Sea-Cook Jim and the Commodore, in recognition of his selfless devotion to the nutritional needs of the nation's children.

I have to thank Jean for pinpointing this obituary in the newspaper. How did I come by it? >>>>>>>>>>