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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 14, 2020 11:08:16 GMT 12
SADLER, Dorothy Constance (nee Patterson). WAAF service no. 422287 Born March 30, 1922. Passed away peacefully in North Shore Hospital 6th January, 2020 aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney; dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Graeme, Peter and Mary, Kathleen and the late Roy. Much loved Nanna and Great Nanna to her 6 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Dorothy was devoted to her family and will be sadly missed by all. Many thanks to the staff of North Shore Hospital and Summerset Falls, Warkworth for their care.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 14, 2020 11:10:56 GMT 12
RIDDELL, Kenyon Elder (Ken). RNZ Navy, Air Force: AF-AC2, N-A/LA. Service No. NZ9620. Peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2020 at Princess Alexandra Resthome, with his daughters by his side. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorreen. Loved father and father-in-law of Margaret Selby, Brian and Heather, and Kay and the late Phil Best. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of Craig, Greg; Alex, Meg; Madeline, and Oliver. The family wish to give special thanks to the Staff at Princess Alexandra for their wonderful care of Ken. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Wednesday January 15, 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the 'Riddell Family' C/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 14, 2020 13:55:59 GMT 12
RIDDELL, Kenyon Elder (Ken). RNZ Navy, Air Force: AF-AC2, N-A/LA. Service No. NZ9620. Peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2020 at Princess Alexandra Resthome, with his daughters by his side. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorreen. Loved father and father-in-law of Margaret Selby, Brian and Heather, and Kay and the late Phil Best. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of Craig, Greg; Alex, Meg; Madeline, and Oliver. The family wish to give special thanks to the Staff at Princess Alexandra for their wonderful care of Ken. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Wednesday January 15, 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the 'Riddell Family' C/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141. First enlisted as NZ4310832 in 1943 with the RNZAF. Transferred to RNZN May 44 and to UK in Jul 44 on the Port Alma as part of Draft F34. Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 14, 2020 14:38:38 GMT 12
I am wondering if Ken Riddell was Fleet Air Arm?
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 14, 2020 15:12:19 GMT 12
I am wondering if Ken Riddell was Fleet Air Arm? Yes, he was. Errol
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Post by trees on Jan 17, 2020 13:19:15 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) Clive Gemmell Rae BEM JP R75892 BEM, JP retired ENGR RNZAF 9 May 1951 to 8 August 1977.
Peacefully on 9 January 2020, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Margery. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Michelle, Garry and Julie, Gillian and Michael, and Grant and Sue. Loved grandad of nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to all those who helped with Clive's care. A cremation has been held in Karori, Wellington.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 17, 2020 15:01:46 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) Clive Gemmell Rae BEM JP R75892 BEM, JP retired ENGR RNZAF 9 May 1951 to 8 August 1977. Peacefully on 9 January 2020, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Margery. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Michelle, Garry and Julie, Gillian and Michael, and Grant and Sue. Loved grandad of nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all those who helped with Clive's care. A cremation has been held in Karori, Wellington. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : RAE, Flying Officer Clive Gemmell, BEM. 75892; Born Auckland, 3 May 1930; RNZAF 9 May 1951 to 9 Aug 1977; Engine Fitter, then Engineer. Citation British Empire Medal (NY1963): Not available. As an Engine Fitter Cpl, Rae served at Whenuapai, 75 Sqn RNZAF (Canberra) at Tengah 1958-1961, returning to Whenuapai and the 40 Sqn’s DC-6 Flight in 1961. A letter from the CAS notes - “the citation, which pays tribute to your outstanding efforts as NCO of the detached servicing team at Darwin, Australia during the Army Air Lift in 1961, is one which I heartily endorse.” Errol
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Post by trees on Jan 23, 2020 6:40:17 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) Cyril John Te Iwitere Newdick N79638 EFIT RNZAF 7 June 1959 to 30 June 1974.
16/11/1941 - 21/01/2020 Passed away peacefully at home. Dearly loved father of Jason and Yuri, Daryl and Patty and Aroha. Much loved Koro to Jesse (deceased), Mikaera and Teia, James and Jennifer, Maruki and Terina, Tanasia, Te Whakamiharo, Zachary, Mikusha. Loved great grandfather to Shayne, Kimaia, Jiraani, Eliana, Lyla June and Willow Rose.
Dad will lie in state at the Newdick Whanau homestead, 124 Town Point Road, Maketu until Thursday 23rd January 2020 10am at which time he will be taken to Whakaue Kaipapa Marae, Maketu.
Cy's funeral will be held at Whakaue Marae on the 24th January 2020 at 11am.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 23, 2020 10:14:13 GMT 12
CONDLIFFE, Kathleen. WAAF 82629, RNZAF. Peacefully at CHB Health Centre, Waipukurau on January 19, 2020, aged 71 years. Precious wife of John. Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Julie, Michael and Jennifer, and proud grandma of Caley, Judah and Jacob (both deceased), and Oliver; Alexea, Jacob and "Bub to be". "Now at peace" A memorial service for Kath will be held at "Stonehaven", 10 Peel St, Waipukurau on Wednesday, January 29 at 1pm. Messages may be sent to:- The Condliffe family, C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242. C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ Waipukurau
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Post by trees on Jan 24, 2020 5:53:34 GMT 12
ACW (RTD) Kathleen Condliffe WAAF P82629 RNZAF 17 January 1968 to 24 November 1968.
Peacefully at CHB Health Centre, Waipukurau on January 19, 2020, aged 71 years. Precious wife of John (F/S MTSO). Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Julie, Michael and Jennifer, and proud grandma of Caley, Judah and Jacob (both deceased), and Oliver; Alexea, Jacob and "Bub to be". "Now at peace"
A memorial service for Kath will be held at "Stonehaven", 10 Peel St, Waipukurau on Wednesday, January 29 at 1pm. Messages may be sent to:- The Condliffe family, C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242. C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ Waipukurau
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Post by trees on Feb 2, 2020 6:26:16 GMT 12
Murray George Cowan 73513 RNZAF 1951
Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Tuesday January 28, 2020, aged 88. Survived by Janet, loyal wife, friend and companion, son Michael, daughter Michelle and son-in-law Larry Williams. Granddad of Stephanie, Kathryn and Dylan, great-granddad of Elmos, Lexus, Rose, Violet, and Jupiter. Loved brother of Ailsa Armour and uncle to her family. Thanks to the Cancer Society, Lesley from Hospice and all Timaru Hospital staff involved in his care.
A private cremation has taken place as this was Murray's wish.
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Post by trees on Feb 3, 2020 14:14:11 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) John L (JD) Dowthwaite C86459 A&S SEC RNZAF 15 January 1974 to 31 December 1993.
Suddenly on Sunday 2 February 2020.
JDs funeral will be 1330 Friday at the Baptist Church, Keepa Rd, Whakatane.
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 3, 2020 14:51:33 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) John L (JD) Dowthwaite C86459 A&S SEC RNZAF 15 January 1974 to 31 December 1993. Suddenly on Sunday 2 February 2020. JDs funeral will be 1330 Friday at the Baptist Church, Keepa Rd, Whakatane. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : DOWTHWAITE, Flight Lieutenant John Leslie, MBE. C86459; Born Whakatane, 4 Sep 1957, RNZAF 15 Jan 1974 to 31 Dec 1993; Secretarial. Citation Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (NY1994): Flight Lieutenant Dowthwaite has a proven record of careful judgement, absolute discretion and making difficult decisions at a level not expected of his rank. In addition to his primary responsibilities, Flt Lt Dowthwaite was selected for the task of implementing a system for determining the appropriate pay level for RNZAF jobs, a key component in the pay structure resulting from the Armed Forces Pay Review in 1989. Because of his commitment to this large and onerous task it has been possible to derive an Armed Forces Pay Fixing Mechanism that hitherto had not existed. Throughout his service Flt Lt Dowthwaite has demonstrated professionalism and dedication to his duties. His dedicated service to the local community and his leadership of his local school’s Board of Trustees complements his RNZAF serviceErrol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 4, 2020 23:25:15 GMT 12
ASHWORTH, Arthur Desmond (Kiwi). Ex. RNZAF/RAF Flight Lieutenant. Passed peacefully on 27th January 2020; aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy for 63 years, much loved Dad of Kim and Sam (Nicola), adored Grandad of Neil, Julie, Gayle, Cailean, Kate and Great Grandad of Megan, Sean, Bria, Sophie, Amelia, Adam and Kobe. Always in our thoughts. DARBY, Thomas Ian (Ian). NZD 3792. RNZNVR. S/LT (A). Fleet Air Arm. WWII, P.O.W. Japan 1945. Peacefully on February 1, 2020 at home. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire for 73 years. Loved father and father in law of John and Felicity (Waipukurau), and David and Mary (Porangahau). Treasured 'Pa' of Jeremy, Hamish, and Mathew. Cherished by his 7 great grandchildren. A funeral service to celebrate Ian's life will be held at St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the 'Darby Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141. Ian was a great chap. He baled out of a Firefly over Japan and was captured, and ended up in the same POW hut as Pappy Boyington. RIP Ian
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Post by trees on Feb 5, 2020 6:17:02 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Thomas Donald McDonald NZ43544 RNZAF WW2. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Southland Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2020; aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Gwendoline, loved father of Neil and the late Margaret and partner Jennie (Queenstown), and Malcolm (Invercargill), loved grandfather of Samuel and partner Teri, and great-grandfather of Kyran, Hunter and Ryan (Queenstown), loved grandfather of Sarah Soper and Brent (Cromwell). A celebration of Tom's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, February 7 at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow. Messages to PO Box 553, Queenstown 9348.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 5, 2020 9:17:32 GMT 12
Trees, I think I saw somewhere that W/O Ash Davies has passed away, but I cannot find a death notice. Do you have anything?
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 5, 2020 9:36:17 GMT 12
ASHWORTH, Arthur Desmond (Kiwi). Ex. RNZAF/RAF Flight Lieutenant. Passed peacefully on 27th January 2020; aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy for 63 years, much loved Dad of Kim and Sam (Nicola), adored Grandad of Neil, Julie, Gayle, Cailean, Kate and Great Grandad of Megan, Sean, Bria, Sophie, Amelia, Adam and Kobe. Always in our thoughts. Enlisted as NZ451908 Arthur Desmond Ashworth on 18 Apr 45. Errol
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Post by trees on Feb 5, 2020 18:56:25 GMT 12
Trees, I think I saw somewhere that W/O Ash Davies has passed away, but I cannot find a death notice. Do you have anything? Yes Dave I posted it 19 December W/O (RTD) Ash Davey A83536 SS WKR RNZAF 7 Feb 1968 to 22 Mar 1992 passed away yesterday morning 18 December 2019 after a lengthy fight with cancer. Ash spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Brenda, daughters Melanie, Nicole and Stephanie, son-in-law Matt, and grandchildren Caleb and Nate. Thanks you all who posted messages over the past few days, Mel was able to mention names and share some of the comments with Ash. A service for Ash will be held at 1.30pm on Saturday (21 Dec), at the Waikawa Boating Club, Waikawa Marina, Marlborough.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 5, 2020 21:02:52 GMT 12
Oh right, thanks.
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Post by trees on Feb 8, 2020 12:44:39 GMT 12
John Charles (John Boy) Smith 4312868 WW2 RNZAF, RNZASC and RNZN
1.6.1924 - 7.2.2020 Passed away peacefully in Auckland, on February 7, 2020; in his 96th year. Finally flying free. Loved father of Wendy, Gregory and Karen, Carolyn and Ray. Dearly missed grandfather and great-grandfather, remembered by many. A private cremation has been arranged.
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