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Post by trees on Apr 29, 2020 11:19:50 GMT 12
LAC William Kevin (Kevin) Kelleher 17883 RNZAF
Ex Air NZ. On Saturday 25 April 2020 at Middlemore Hospital, with his family at his side; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joyce for 63 years. Much loved father of Susan and Peter, and father-in-law of Peter. Adored grandad of Matthew, Joshua, and Andrew. "Forever in our hearts never to be forgotten". Due to the current situation a Private Service will be held. "A true gentleman at peace".
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 29, 2020 11:33:34 GMT 12
One of our Mossie veterans from the 2012 Mosquito Honour Dinner event HARGRAVES, Gordon Lawrence. RNZAF NZ431911 On 27th April 2020 at Franklin Village Rest Home, Pukekohe, after a good innings, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen for 53 years, and also the late Gwendoline. Much loved Dad of the late Peter; loved and respected father and father in law of Brian and Dorothy, Keith and Jeanette. Loved and treasured Grandad and Great Grandad. A kind and loving gentleman, now at peace, who will be sadly missed. Due to the current circumstances a private cremation will take place, and a celebration of Gordon's life held at a later date.
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Post by errolmartyn on Apr 29, 2020 11:44:36 GMT 12
LAC William Kevin (Kevin) Kelleher 17883 RNZAF Ex Air NZ. On Saturday 25 April 2020 at Middlemore Hospital, with his family at his side; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joyce for 63 years. Much loved father of Susan and Peter, and father-in-law of Peter. Adored grandad of Matthew, Joshua, and Andrew. "Forever in our hearts never to be forgotten". Due to the current situation a Private Service will be held. "A true gentleman at peace". Enlisted as NZ47220 William Kevin Kelleher on 8 Oct 47 as a Equipment Assistant under training. Renumbered as 71883 in Jan 1949. Errol
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Post by trees on Apr 29, 2020 11:47:57 GMT 12
Gordon Lawrence Hargraves NZ431911 WOP/AG 1943 TO 1945.
On 27th April 2020 at Franklin Village Rest Home, Pukekohe, after a good innings, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen for 53 years, and also the late Gwendoline. Much loved Dad of the late Peter; loved and respected father and father in law of Brian and Dorothy, Keith and Jeanette. Loved and treasured Grandad and Great Grandad. A kind and loving gentleman, now at peace, who will be sadly missed. Due to the current circumstances a private cremation will take place, and a celebration of Gordon's life held at a later date.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 29, 2020 15:56:12 GMT 12
Already posted just above Trees.
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Post by ZacYates on May 6, 2020 10:37:12 GMT 12
From the Dominion Post website: DENNISTON, Andrew Wyatt: Passed away unexpectedly as a result of a tragic accident on Friday, 24th April 2020, aged 55 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jo. Loved father and father-in-law of Sara, Blair, Lydia, Niklas, Rachael, Sean, Ellie, Maddie, Jonathan, and Jonte. Loving grandfather of Angus, Emma, and Esme. Dearly loved younger brother and brother-in-law of Mark, Nicky, Alex, Wayne, Haille, Adrian, Julie, and the late Jeremy. Light hearted and kind Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Andrew's life will be held at a later date to be advised. Gary Pickering Funerals NZIFH Masterton
Published in Dominion Post on Apr. 29, 2020
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Post by trees on May 7, 2020 9:49:47 GMT 12
Kenneth Edwards (Ken) Smith 4311910.RNZAF and 457986 NZARMY WWII
Passed away peacefully at St John's Hill Healthcare in his 97th year on 3rd May 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Monica for 60 years. Loved dad and father- in-law of Lewis and Sue, Bev and Rod, Wayne and Gay. Much loved Grandad, Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad. "Forever in our hearts and thoughts" Special thanks to the amazing staff at St John's Hill Healthcare for taking such good care of Ken. Thank you also to Mary for her friendship with Ken.
Due to current restrictions a Private Family Funeral Service for Ken will be held on Thursday 7th May 2020 at 1pm. Family and Friends are invited to watch the live Webcast via www. dempseyandforrest. co.nz Watch Funeral Online link.
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Post by trees on May 9, 2020 13:11:52 GMT 12
Harold Raymond Kelsey 4213900 NAV RNZAF WW2
Passed away 30th April 2020 at North Shore Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved husband of Betty for 71 years. Loved father of Ruth, Robert and Joy. Father in law of Brian, Rhonda and Kevin. Dearly loved grandfather of Donna, Jodi, Keri, Teresa, Tania, Rebekah, Mike, Phil and Brad; and 13 Great grandchildren. Many fond memories. You will be forever in our hearts.
Funeral date and time to be published at a later date.
Operational squadrons: South Pacific ; Avenger (dive bombers) No. 30, 31 ; Ventura (bomber reconnaissance) No. 2, 4, 8, 9.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 9, 2020 13:24:22 GMT 12
Oh that's sad. I visited Harold last year an recorded a WONZ Show with him, which is in the show archive. RIP Harold. He was the last RNZAF Avenger crew member alive as far as I know. He might also have been the last Ventura crew member too.
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Post by trees on May 11, 2020 11:06:34 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) Ryan Hotene O'Carroll A78729 RNZAF 14 October 1958 to 14 June 1983 E FIT served on 41 SQN. Died on Friday 8th May 2020 after a long battle with illness. Dearly loved husband to Jocelyn. Loved father of Terry & Huia, Diane & Russell, Steven & Kellie. Proud Granddad & Koro to Joshua, Robert, Sam, Kyra, Jack, Ben & Roman. Standing tall and proud to the end. He will be missed by all.
In accordance with Ryan's wishes, a private service will take place. In lieu of flowers donations to the Foxton RSA would be greatly appreciated. Messages to c/ Te Awahou Funeral Services, 1624 State Highway 1, Foxton 4814, ph. 06 363-7404.
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Post by trees on May 12, 2020 16:34:28 GMT 12
CPL Sharon A Richards (Nee Osman) W88708 TeleOP RNZAF 7 January 1978 to 6 November 1980 and 6 April 1981 to 26 August 1986. Wife of the late F/S Brent Richards SLIB.
On Saturday 9 May 2020 having fought a brave battle with cancer. Further details TBA
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Post by trees on May 19, 2020 10:35:22 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) Norman Bruce BICKNELL G80713 CHAPLAIN RNZAF 31 January 1963 to 15 February 1966;Regtl No. 330317, RNZAMC Waiouru; Territorial Chaplain RNZAC, Nth Auck. Peacefully, at home in Turua on 15th May, 2020; in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend for the past 63 years of Anne. Loved and loving Dad of Susan, Nigel, and Diane. Loved older brother of Beverley Watkins. Poppa to 8 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. 'Sadly missed by all'. Sincere thanks to Waikato and Thames Hospitals, Hospice, Dr Ireland, Ursula, Bethaney, Larissa, Diane, family, friends and neighbours for your support. 'What you leave is not made into monuments, but is woven into the lives of others'. A private family service has been held. Messages to: 29 Raratuna Street, Turua, RD4 Thames 3574.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 20, 2020 23:48:23 GMT 12
ADAMSON, John William Mackie (Jock): Warrant Officer, R.A.F. Bomber Command. Passed away peacefully at Clare House on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of Gwenda for 66 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Linton and Anita Adamson, Norah and Peter Thomson, Johnny Adamson, Helen and Norman McLeish. Special Grandad of Peter, Douglas and David Thomson, Linton, Alec and Hugh Adamson, Peter and Nicholas McLeish, and his seven great-grandchildren. Treasured son of *Jack and *Nora Adamson, and brother to *Lovy (USA), *Helen (South Africa), *Tom (Australia), and *Anne (Scotland). Loved brother-in-law to *Becky and *Jim Holden and *Jenny and Bruce Lemin. Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. We wish to sincerely thank the staff at Clare House for their care, kindness and compassion shown to Jock over the past year. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private funeral has been held. Messages to "Adamson Family" PO Box 632, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased)
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Post by pjw4118 on May 21, 2020 9:53:39 GMT 12
John was a member of NZBCA for many years,. He was RAFVR 1820898 and served as a mid upper gunner with 115 squadron .
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Post by trees on May 22, 2020 10:00:42 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) Charles Andrew (Charlie) New M75890 Coxswain RNZAF 13 Sep 1952 to 11 Aug 1972.
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 20 May 2020, aged 93 years North Shore Auckland. Beloved husband of the late Merle. Treasured dad of Lynnette, and Lance, poppa of Jacob. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Ray and Nancy.
A service to celebrate Charlie's life will be held by invitation only on Monday 25 May, in line with current gathering restrictions. Charlie's family have asked, if you wish to attend, please email lynnetten@hotmail.com
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 22, 2020 22:58:35 GMT 12
GARLAND, John Heathcote. Reg. No. 4212749 Flying Officer, 20 Squadron, RNZAF (Pacific). In his 98th year. On May 20, 2020 at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village, Napier. Beloved husband of the late Judy and dearly loved father and father in law of Angela and Craig Thomas of Irwell, Canterbury, and Russell and Felicity Garland, Hillsborough, Waipukurau. Loved 'Granna' of Philippa, Alastair, Andrew and Charlie, and Nicholas, James and Anna, and his ten great- grandchildren. Loved special friend of Elizabeth Powdrell. A service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Waiapu Anglican Cathedral, 28 Browning Street, Napier on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Livestream is available at www.dunstalls.co.nz. No flowers by request. All messages to the Garland Family may be sent C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140. Dunstalls Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ Napier Ph 06 8357196 John flew Corsairs in the Pacific. I visited him a few years back. Great chap. RIP.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 25, 2020 19:22:45 GMT 12
DEVERICK, Eric Irvine. Born December 12, 1922. Passed away on May 22, 2020. Passed peacefully at Ivan Ward, Selwyn Village with family present. Father of Stephen, Ian and Joanne. Grandfather to Alistair, Zoe, Kora, Michael, Leon, Hamish and Eric. Great grandfather to Juniper. A gentleman to the end. Much loved by family and Care. Ex RNZAF NZ414211.
KING, Kevin Stuart (KK). Born August 16, 1944. Passed away on May 15, 2020. F/S - C80502 SSUPLR RNZAF. Much loved Dad of Shayne (deceased) and Natalia and Gavin. Adored and devoted Grandad to Shay, Bronson, Brodie, Mackenzie; Kingston and Kingsley. Dad you are our everything, our humble hero, and now our angel. We love and miss you so very much. Dad's service was held on the 18 May 2020. Dad's final resting service will be held at a later date. Communications to Natalia King-Taylor, 45 Marchant Street, Putaruru.
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Post by trees on May 27, 2020 12:13:04 GMT 12
AC1 (RTD) Colin Douglas Brown 424639 RNZAF WW2 Vet NZ and Fiji
On May 19, 2020 peacefully at Whangarei Hospital, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of Maud. Much loved father and father in law of Barry and Lyn, Glennys and Irv, Murray, Leonie (Deceased), Warren and Monica. Adored and loved Poppa to his 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In accordance with Colin's wishes a family service has been held. A special thank you to Maryanne and all her staff at Parahaki Court Rest Home Whangarei, Jason and all his staff at ward 16 Whangarei Hospital for the love, care and dedication shown to Colin and his family. In lieu of flowers donations sent direct to the Salvation Army, PO Box 431, Whangarei 0140 would be appreciated. Communications to the 'Colin Brown Family' C/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
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Post by trees on May 28, 2020 10:37:42 GMT 12
Ronald Ralph (Ron / Neddie) Sercombe RAF/RNZAF - NAC/Air NZ
Passed away peacefully at Russley Village on Monday, May 25, 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Hilary. Adored dad and father-in-law of Graham and Lynne, Kim and the late John. Loving Granddad to Brennan, Andy, Lucy, Matthew and Molly. Proud Great-Granddad to Lia and Charlie. The family wish to extend their gratitude to the loving staff at Ashley Suite, Russley Village. Those who wish to attend the funeral please contact Kim via email johnkimg@orcon.net.nz due to Covid 19 restrictions.
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Post by errolmartyn on May 28, 2020 11:13:34 GMT 12
Ronald Ralph (Ron / Neddie) RAF/RNZAF - NAC/Air NZ Passed away peacefully at Russley Village on Monday, May 25, 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Hilary. Adored dad and father-in-law of Graham and Lynne, Kim and the late John. Loving Granddad to Brennan, Andy, Lucy, Matthew and Molly. Proud Great-Granddad to Lia and Charlie. The family wish to extend their gratitude to the loving staff at Ashley Suite, Russley Village. Those who wish to attend the funeral please contact Kim via email johnkimg@orcon.net.nz due to Covid 19 restrictions. According to the death notice in yesterday's Press, this man was actually Ronald Ralph SERCOMBE (hence the 'Neddie' nickname of Goon Show days). His RNZAF service must have been post-1948. Errol
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