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Post by trees on Feb 15, 2021 18:51:32 GMT 12
ACW (RTD) Maureen R Donaldson (Nee Townsend) U82243 RNZAF 2 March 1965 to 23 January 1967 (Wife of Peter Whitworth-Chalk). Passed away Wednesday 10 February 2021 after a short illness in Ipswich Hospital. Further information will be promulgated when known.
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Post by trees on Feb 17, 2021 20:01:20 GMT 12
ACW Mabel Gwendaline (Gwenda) Morrell (nee Smith) W3174 WAAF RNZAF WWII.
On 13 February 2021 at North Shore Hospital, aged 100 years. Dearly loved cousin and friend of Raewyne Tawa and Sandy Burnett. Gwenda will be sadly missed by her friends at Torbay Rest Home.
Due to current restrictions, a celebration of Gwenda's life will be held at a later date.
Correspondence to: Raewyne Tawa, 25/19 Glencarron Place, Bethlehem, Tauranga.
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Post by trees on Feb 20, 2021 8:45:20 GMT 12
F/S Tony Mark Firman V86407 ACFTTECH RNZAF 28 May 1974 to 27 may 1994 Surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle, fought to the end, went peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Much loved youngest son of Marg and Rex (both deceased). Brother to Bruce (deceased). Much loved partner of Margaret (Maggie). Much loved dad of, Nigel and Charlotte, Vicky and Kyle, Shan and Josh, and Kyan. Special grandad Tony of Brooklyn, and Kenzie. Special friend of Monty the cat. A service for Tony will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 1.30pm. Please wear jeans and a T shirt and bring your sunglasses. Donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
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Post by trees on Feb 20, 2021 18:38:24 GMT 12
LAC E Neville Green R78215 RAD FIT RNZAF 1956 to 1965 Nev Green was a 1956 Boy Entrant who died suddenly at home on Thursday 18/02/2021. The funeral is to be held on Friday 26th February 2021 at the Abundant Life Church , 36 Sutherland Road, Tauranga. For those unable to attend the funeral but would like to view the service, it is going to be live streamed, so please send your e’mail address to Francine at < green.francine@gmail.com > so that you can be registered, or whatever is required to enable you to view it
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Post by trees on Feb 22, 2021 16:55:52 GMT 12
GP CAPT (RTD) Michael Maurice (Mike) Spring D80020 AEOFF GD RNZAF 6 January 1960 to 20 July 1990.
Passed away this morning 22 February 2021 after a long and brave battle against an insidious lung disease.
His daughter Katrina has advised that Mike's funeral will be held on Friday 26 Feb at St Mary Immaculate in the Parish of St Thomas Aquinas. Catholic Church, 114 Elizabeth St, Central Tauranga.
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Post by trees on Feb 22, 2021 17:08:25 GMT 12
MALM (RTD) Robert K (Bob) Brumfit S79021 ALM RNZAF 28 June 1957 to 18 March 1979 passed away on 21 February 2021 at John Flynn Hospital, Tugun, Queensland.
No further details available at the moment but will be advised when known.
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 22, 2021 19:12:23 GMT 12
MALM (RTD) Robert K (Bob) Brumfit S79021 ALM RNZAF 28 June 1957 to 18 March 1979 passed away on 21 February 2021 at John Flynn Hospital, Tugun, Queensland. No further details available at the moment but will be advised when known. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999Chief of Air Staff Commendation (abbreviated citation): BRUMFIT, Master Air Loadmaster Robert Kenneth, S79021, Air Load Master. (1977) - in recognition of the exceptional performance of his duties as the sole Air Loadmaster, 41 Sqn (Bristol Freighter) Singapore.Errol
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Post by tbf2504 on Feb 25, 2021 14:10:55 GMT 12
Ron Logan of 5 Squadron Association has advised the following:
GP CAPT (RTD) Michael Maurice (Mike) Spring D80020 AEOFF GD RNZAF 6 January 1960 to 20 July 1990.
Passed away this morning 22 February 2021, aged 78 years, after a long and brave battle against an insidious lung disease.
Dearly loved husband of Fay (nee Robinson) for 56 years. Much loved father, brother, uncle, grandad, and great-grandad. Sir to some, friend to many, and loved by all. A service for Mike will be held at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 114 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, on Friday 26th February at 1.30pm, followed by burial at Pyes Pa Cemetery, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa Tauranga.
"Kua Hinga He Totara I Te Waonui O Tane." Apart from his air force career, Mike was a recognised cricket umpire who oversaw several senior matches during his cricketing days
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Post by trees on Mar 2, 2021 11:40:04 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) Bruce Lyall Oliver C81008 E FIT RNZAF 9 January 1963 to 8 January 1971. Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice on February 26th 2021, aged 75. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Janine, much loved father of Bruce, Neen and Phred, Ethan, Michaela and McKenzie. Grandad of Danyon, Seth and Kym. Bruce. Your strength thru this difficult battle amazed us all. You made it back home to New Zealand. A private cremation will take place in Christchurch. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Auckland for friends and family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SPCA.NZ. Communication can be sent to The Oliver Family 12 Sledmere St, Burnside Christchurch 8053 Hall & Co Funeral Directors Published in The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 1, 2021
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Post by trees on Mar 3, 2021 14:59:39 GMT 12
He kura tangihia he maimai aroha. He pānui mate tēnei nō te whānau o Hadfield... ACW Marigold Hadfield (nee Arano) G76872 STWD RNZAF 1953 to 1956? passed away peacefully at home surrounded by whanau aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Lance Takimoana Hadfield. Dearly loved mother of Moana, Rangi, Tui and Roimata. Respected Nana and nananana of her many mokopuna and great mokopuna. There will be a service today at 10am at Tipene funerals Paramount Drive Henderson before departing for Te Ohaki Marae, Roma road Ahipara. Rā nehu will be Thursday the 25th of February 2021 at 11am.
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Post by trees on Mar 6, 2021 10:38:26 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) John Francis Brownlee R78767 Telegraphist/PJI RNZAF 28 February 1957 to 17 April 1978 On 5th March 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Eileen for almost 62 years. Special Dad to Joanne, Heather, Steven, and Lynette. Loved Poppa of 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A service for John will be held on Tuesday 9th March at 1pm, at Katikati RSA, Henry Road/Main Road, Katikati. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to Waipuna Hospice.
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Post by trees on Mar 6, 2021 10:56:11 GMT 12
MURPHY, William Dale (Dale): RNZAF Service No: 71142 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 27, 2021; in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Olive. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dianne and Graham, Warren and Jane, Deborah and Allan. Cherished grandad of his 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Loved companion and friend of Eileen. Forever in our hearts. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their exceptional care of Dale. Messages to the Murphy family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. In accordance with the family's wishes, a private cremation has taken place and a commemorative celebration of Dale's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, March 9, at 2.00pm.
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Post by trees on Mar 6, 2021 11:11:16 GMT 12
CURTIS, Patrick Thomas (Paddy): RNZAF No 774224. Of Paraparaumu. At home on Thursday 4 March 2021. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Aileen. Father of John, Suzanne, and Ann. Loved friend and 'Pops' of Helen & Clive, Lachlan, and Claudia; Marnie & David, Ruby, and Jack; Peter & Kirsti, Holly, and Hannah. At Paddy's request, a private cremation has taken place.
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 6, 2021 14:19:32 GMT 12
MURPHY, William Dale (Dale): RNZAF Service No: 71142 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 27, 2021; in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Olive. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dianne and Graham, Warren and Jane, Deborah and Allan. Cherished grandad of his 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Loved companion and friend of Eileen. Forever in our hearts. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their exceptional care of Dale. Messages to the Murphy family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. In accordance with the family's wishes, a private cremation has taken place and a commemorative celebration of Dale's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, March 9, at 2.00pm. Enlisted as NZ462023 William Dale Murphy, 28 Sep 46. I don't have him on my Jan 1949 renumbered list, so perhaps he left sometime 1946-1948 then re-enlisted later, as 71142. Errol
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Post by trees on Mar 8, 2021 8:19:48 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Peter John Lennard A79511 ENGR RNZAF 2 July 1958 to 17 February 1979, CAPT (RTD) RNZEME 2 September 1980 to 1 January 1984. Passed away in Dargaville 5 March 2021. Further details TBA.
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Post by trees on Mar 13, 2021 10:57:02 GMT 12
ACW (RTD) Rae Dempsey (nee White) W3324 WA2 RNZAF 16 may 1942 to 1945 Air HQ.
Passed away peacefully on the 8th of March 2021. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert. Much loved mother of Karen and Bill, Vicki and John, Paul and Michele, Rob and Jilly and much loved grandmother and great grandmother. A private service has been held. Published in The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 13, 2021
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Post by davidd on Mar 14, 2021 10:05:04 GMT 12
Small point, but ACW was NOT a classification used by NZ WAAF's in WW2, more likely to have been WA1 in 1945 (or even an NCO). David D
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Post by trees on Mar 14, 2021 10:54:00 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) William Russell (Russell) Porter T82518 E FIT RNZAF 5 November 1965 to 12 March 1976
Passed away 15 February 2021 in Ireland.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife Jean at rjporter@btinternet.com
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Post by pjw4118 on Mar 14, 2021 17:17:10 GMT 12
Williamson Douglas Bannerman RAFVR 44310 Flight Engineer on Saturday March 13 aged 96. Doug had been unwell and in hospital recently but had came back home last week . He was one of the three surviving RAF airmen who were sponsored privately to visit the RAF Bomber Command Memorial in 2012. Doug was a flight engineer with John Woods crew on 75 squadron in 1944/45. During the crews 32nd op , a raid on Merseberg on 4/5 April , their Lancaster was hit in the nose by flak and caught fire. Doug got back to the under gun position and bailed out. The pilot regained control and force landed at Marston leaving Doug as a POW . He was held for 5 nights in Police cells before release by advancing US troops. Doug had written two books about his "adventures" in war and peace. Currently the NZBCA has just 15 known WWII Bomber Command veterans left with us.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 14, 2021 18:34:06 GMT 12
Oh that is sad to hear about Doug Williamson. He was a very nice chap, and seemed to attend all the NZBCA events.
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