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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 23, 2012 17:06:56 GMT 12
Yes, very sad indeed.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 23, 2012 21:02:48 GMT 12
HUDSON, Desmond Donald (Des). (RNZAF No. 436058, Sgt WWII.) On November 22, 2012 at Glenburn Hospital. Loving husband of Ruth, loving father of Donald, Denise, Gaylene, Joanne, Don and their partners. Step-father to Stephen, and Natalie. Grandfather to 14 and great- grandfather to 7. Now at peace. Sincere thanks to the Glenburn Hospital for their care and support. A Service for Des will be held at the Central Park Chapel of the Davis Funeral Home, 150 Central Park Drive, Henderson on Tuesday November 27 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stroke Club, PO Box 65371, Mairangi Bay, 0754 would be appreciated. All communications to the Hudson Family, c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Road 1446 or at www.davisfunerals.co.nz/ memorials.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 26, 2012 14:44:48 GMT 12
Dear All,
It is my sad duty to report that well-known aviation historian Vincent Orange died in hospital at Christchurch this morning following a stroke. As some of you may know he had been in poor health in recent years. Funeral still being arranged but possibly to be held on Thursday.
Vincent's works included biographies on notable airmen Johnny Checketts, Keith Park, 'Mary' Coningham, Arthur Tedder, 'Stuffy' Dowding, and Jack Slessor.
His last book - 'Churchill and his Airmen' - is due for publication by Grub Street on 1 March 2013.
Regards, Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 26, 2012 14:52:38 GMT 12
Oh no, that is very sad.
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Post by Andy Wright on Nov 26, 2012 17:00:48 GMT 12
Rest in peace, Mr Orange, and thank you.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 27, 2012 9:13:31 GMT 12
BAGLEY, Eric Allan. Passed away on 24th November 2012. Aged 90 years. Service No 4214992 RNZAF WW2. An esteemed Bro of The Mangere Lodge No.330 Most dearly loved husband and best mate for 55 years of Marie loved father and father in law of Alex and Margaret , Rick and Donna, Grandfather of 5 grandchildren Michael ; Conner , Mellissa, Catherine and Sean Loving Husband Father and grandfather will be Truly missed by all. Will always have loving memories of the person you were. A special thanks to the staff of St Christopher's hospital and rest home Village for their care and kindness for our dad. A service to celebrate the life of Eric will be held at the Chapel of Love and Remembrance, Mangere Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium, Gate 1 Kirkbride Road Mangere on Saturday 1 December 2012 at 11am. All communications to: Martin Williams Funeral Directors Papatoetoe FDANZ Ph 2777 375
BLENNERHASSETT, Raymond Aishford (Ray). Service No. 4214867, Corporal, RNZAF, WWII. On Friday, 23rd November 2012, peacefully at Maygrove Village Hospital. Aged 91 years. Most dearly loved husband for 68 years of Lois. Loved father and father in law of Stephanie and Isobel, Alistair and Nancy, Leonie and Graeme. Treasured grandad of Ray and Erica, Miriam and Bryony. A service for Ray will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Tuesday 27th November at 11: 00 am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Hibiscus Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Maygrove Village Hospital for their wonderful care. All communications to "The Blennerhassett Family", P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0943
MOORS, Lionel Gordon (Lon). RNZAF 41489 WWII Flight Lieutenant. On 25th November 2012 passed away peacefully aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce and cherished father and father-in- law of Susan and Bob (deceased), Richard and Adair, Stephen and Robin. Much loved Poppa of Sarah Jane, Stuart, Jennifer, Ben, Matthew, Richard, Chris, Jane and six great grandchildren. Dearly loved and sadly missed rock of our family. Service to be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Temple St, Meadowbank, at 1.30pm, Thursday 29th November. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance greatly appreciated.
WISELEY, N Cedric. Service No. 426375 RNZAF. On 25 November 2012 peacefully at home, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Dave, Ros and Grant and stepfather of Theresa and Terry, Tony and Julia, Francis and Monique, Chris and Jan. Fondly remembered Grandad of Dylan, Hayley, Jesse, Kate, Moira, Sam, Rob, Briony, Avalon, Rachel, David, Robbie and Great-Grandfather of Abel, Nina-Pearl, Rylee, Lakey and Jax. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 30 November at 12.30pm followed by private cremation.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 27, 2012 9:44:41 GMT 12
Dear All, It is my sad duty to report that well-known aviation historian Vincent Orange died in hospital at Christchurch this morning following a stroke. As some of you may know he had been in poor health in recent years. Funeral still being arranged but possibly to be held on Thursday. Vincent's works included biographies on notable airmen Johnny Checketts, Keith Park, 'Mary' Coningham, Arthur Tedder, 'Stuffy' Dowding, and Jack Slessor. His last book - 'Churchill and his Airmen' - is due for publication by Grub Street on 1 March 2013. Regards, Errol Vincent's funeral service is to be held at Lamb & Hayward's Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Thursday 29 November at 10.00 a.m. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Vincent Orange, c/- P O Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 2, 2012 13:50:36 GMT 12
SHOULER, Derek Godsalve. (RNZAF Nos 1 and 9BR Sqdns 439251). Peacefully at Auckland Hospital 28 November, aged 87. Loved husband of Cara (deceased) and loved father to Kirsten and Kim, Godfrey and Deborah, and Ingrid. Adored grandfather of Christian, Electra, and Astrid. Will be sadly missed. Special thanks to staff of 7 St Vincents and Auckland Hospital. A private cremation has been held. Messages to the Shouler family at P.O.Box 9492, Marion Sq, Wellington 6141.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 3, 2012 21:46:14 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Ray Allan THIRD H71422 SSTWD RNZAF 9 June 46 to 18 Oct 78 passed away Wednesday 28 November. Service is to be held in the Swanson RSA at 1230 hours Tuesday 4December.
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Post by errolmartyn on Dec 4, 2012 9:25:23 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Ray Allan THIRD H71422 SSTWD RNZAF 9 June 46 to 18 Oct 78 passed away Wednesday 28 November. Service is to be held in the Swanson RSA at 1230 hours Tuesday 4December. Originally enlisted as NZ461626 on 9 Jun 46, renumbered as 71422 in 1949 then H71422 in 1971, From Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999CHIEF OF AIR STAFF COMMENDATIONS THIRD, Flight Sergeant Raymond Allan, 71422, Steward. (1971) - for service as NCO i/c Officers’ Mess, Whenuapai. Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 4, 2012 20:42:41 GMT 12
NAUMAN, Frank Winston. (Service no. 442059, LAC, 14 Sqn., J Force, RNZAF). Passed away peacefully 2nd December 2012 in his apartment at Jane Mander Retirement Village, Whangarei; aged 88. Beloved husband of the late Tui and Mary. Respected and loved father and father-in-law of Max, Owen, Grant and Susan, Karen and David, Erina and Kevin, Alistair and Eileen. Treasured grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. 'Cherished memories forever' A service for Frank will be held in the chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei, 2:00pm, Friday, 7th December 2012, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations (in memory of Frank) to North Haven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0144, would be appreciated.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 5, 2012 18:17:40 GMT 12
CPL (Rtd) Anaru (Andy) Richard Neho N90103 SSUPLR, RNZAF 13 January 1981 - 27 February 1987, passed away peacefully on Friday 30 November 2012.
Anaru will be sadly missed by all his whanau and those who knew him in the Air Force, especially those on R1/81 Recruit Course.
Anaru is lying in state at Te Kotahitanga Marae, Whangape, and his service will be held at 10.00 a.m. Tuesday 4 December. All communications to Vali Taylor (09) 406-7512 or the Marae on (09) 409-3406.
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Post by shorty on Dec 6, 2012 8:39:26 GMT 12
Through your network can you please pass on that W/O Rtrd Rex Clive Dunfoy aka Curly, S&S Passed away on 6/12/12 after a short illness in Christchurch. No funeral details are available as yet but a family point of contact is Perry on 027 2744484 Curly was W/O (RTD) Rex Clive (Curly) DUNFOY L75473 SS WKR RNZAF 2 Aug 1950 to 1 Aug 1980
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 8, 2012 9:27:48 GMT 12
JESSEN, Eric Rushlee (Tek). Service No NZ 401354 LAC RNZAF WW2. Peacefully in his sleep on Thursday 6th December 2012. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Marge). Much love Dad of Gail, Betty and Don. Father-in-law of Ralph, Brian, and Marilyn. Adored granddad of Tony, Mark, Sarah, Chris, Brie, Zaan, and their partners. Loved great granddad of 14. 'Your love is forever a part of who we are.' A celebration of life for Tek will be held at the Mahurangi Presbyterian Church, Pulham Road, Warkworth on Tuesday 11th December at 1:00pm, followed by interment at Te Kapa Cemetery.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 7:40:51 GMT 12
I'm sad to report that Ralph Cocklin,who was a Fleet Air Arm Swordfish pilot and the last known NZ (and possibly worldwide) Macship pilot passed away last night in Hamilton. I met Ralph on a few occasions and he was a great chap with a load of interesting stories from his Swordfish days on the Atlantic Convoys, etc.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 7:45:52 GMT 12
MUNRO, Richard Gerald (Dick). Regtl. No 4210463, L.A.C, RNZAF. On Friday 7th December 2012, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. Very dearly loved husband of Pamela, much loved father of Dianne Gerring (deceased), John (deceased), Susan Prescott, Chris, and Richard, loved stepfather of Sheree, Wayne and Denise, loved Grandfather and Great- Grandfather. A service to celebrate Dick's life will be held at the Whakatane Anglican Methodist Parish, 30 Domain Rd, Whakatane on Thursday 13th December at 1:30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to Whakatane St John Ambulance, PO Box 154, Whakatane or maybe left at the service. Communications the Munro Family, C/- PO box 2070, Whakatane.
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Post by ErrolC on Dec 10, 2012 8:15:11 GMT 12
I'm sad to report that Ralph Cocklin,who was a Fleet Air Arm Swordfish pilot and the last known NZ (and possibly worldwide) Macship pilot passed away last night in Hamilton. I met Ralph on a few occasions and he was a great chap with a load of interesting stories from his Swordfish days on the Atlantic Convoys, etc. His grandson (who lives in Melbourne) is on Twitter RIP LT.(A). R.E Cocklin R.N.Z.N.V.R (1912-2012) You will be missed by those that loved you. pic.twitter.com/IcbNjIpx The final breath has been taken Rest In Peace Grandad ... a WWII carrier pilot, biologist, photographer, educator and my grandad. Sent via Proboards Android App
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 8:20:30 GMT 12
It was his grandson John in Melbourne who let me know.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 11, 2012 17:07:25 GMT 12
MITCHELL, Allan Gabriel (AG). 413452 RNZAF Sqrn. 16 Flight Lieutenant. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 9 December 2012 at North Shore Hospital aged 91. Loved husband of June. Loved father of Brooke, Ben, Paul and Jackie and their late mother Betty. Loved grandfather of Brooke, James, Jeffrey and Sarah, Misako, Nick and Susie, Cahill (Casey) and Shea Cramer. Highly respected father-in-law of Fleur, Michiko, Juliana (Bugs) and Kevin Cramer and Mark and Chris Eade. God bless you AG. Details of the service celebrating Alan's extraordinary life will be advised later.
And more details on Ralph's funeral: COCKLIN, Ralph. NZD2787 Lt (A) RNZNVR Fleet Air Arm Sqdns 816, 836 WWII. On 9th December 2012 (after a short illness) at Hamilton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary (Mollie) Cocklin. Loved father of Barry, Alan and Chris. Special grandfather to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. "I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings" A special thanks to the staff of Trevellyn for all of their care. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, Morrinsville Road, Newstead on Saturday 15th December at 2.00pm. Flowers appreciated or a donation to Kidney Health NZ, 230 Antigua St, Christchurch 8011 and may also be left at the service. Correspondence may be directed to the Cocklin family C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240. Philip Woolerton Funeral Services
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Post by mstokes on Dec 11, 2012 20:30:22 GMT 12
Clifford Herbert Thoms (Pilot Officer RNZAF 4215105)
My grandfather, passed away peacefully on the 27th November. A World War Two Catalina pilot, my grandfather had enlisted in 1941 and arrived in Canada for training just after his 19th birthday. After training he was put onto Catalinas and served in the RAF Coastal Command.
Not one to talk about the war fondly, there were the odd occasions where he would talk about some of his service. Some of his wartime colleagues were able to make the funeral which was nice and pass on their experiences training in Canada before going onto Mosquitos and Hurricanes. Although keen to keep flying, his close friend Fred Sawyer tried to get him to try topdressing, however he did not take up this offer and remained on the family farm which was located in Papakura/Drury where the Parkhaven estate is now.
A great grandfather and I was very lucky to enjoy his company for some of his 89 years here. I had the privilege of reading John Magee Jrs poem High Flight at the service which I think summarised the fact he always had one eye on the sky.
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