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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 11, 2024 18:52:02 GMT 12
Yes. I was unaware of a second one till it was pointed out.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 14, 2024 16:13:01 GMT 12
WILLIAMS, Colin (Curly, Pappy). A talented maker and special character is now at rest. Passed away at Waikato Hospital on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, aged 95 years with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for the past eight years and beloved husband of the late Betty. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Ingo, Neville and Louise, Rex and Lyn. A fun and mischievious Pappy to all his grandchildren and great- grandchildren, who always had a glint in his eye. Engineer, Motorcyclist, Musician, Farmer, Ham Radio Operator, Sailor, Pilot, Adventurer, Forever Young. 'ZL1BJL over and out' A celebration of Colin's life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Meura Street, Matamata, on Wednesday, 18th of September 2024, at 10:30am. Donations to The SPCA Waikato would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to The Williams Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 16, 2024 18:32:10 GMT 12
A message from NZ Warbirds.
Good afternoon It is with great sadness that we advise we have received notification that B777 Captain Chris Bellamy passed away recently at Mercy Hospice after a short illness. He has been a long term Warbirds member and a current shareholder in Harvard 52. Chris joined Air New Zealand on the 21st of January 1980 as a F27 First Officer and went on to command the F27, B737, B767, B747, B787 and B777 aircraft. In accordance with Chris’s wishes he will be cremated at a private ceremony. He will be greatly missed by his Air New Zealand friends and family. On behalf of Harvard 52 Syndicate and NZ Warbirds, we extend our condolences to the Bellamy family. RIP Chris. Fly high, Blue skies. Regards NZ Warbirds
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Post by trees on Sept 16, 2024 19:10:46 GMT 12
It has been brought to my attention that W/O (RTD) Trevor Keith (TIG) Ratcliffe CLK ADMIN T77849 RNZAF 20 January 1955 until 19 January 1976 passed away aged 85 in Palmerston North Hospital on 3 August 2024. TIG's Service was held in the Levin RSA on 9 August 2024.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 18, 2024 11:12:03 GMT 12
Captain Michael (Munch) Taylor of Air New Zealand.
TAYLOR, Michael (Mike). Sadly passed away on Saturday 14 September 2024, aged 84. Beloved husband of the late Zaria Taylor. Cherished father of Paddy, Kathrynne, Tracey and Michael. Precious Pa of Elizabeth, Sam, Colbie, Ethan, Josh, Zach and Heidi, and great Pa of Isabella, Louis and George. A celebration of Mike's life will be held in the Chapel of North Shore Memorial Park, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 2pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 18, 2024 11:14:43 GMT 12
PASCOE, Jane Sylvia (née Gray) (ex RNZAF). Passed away peacefully on Saturday 14 September 2024 alongside loved husband Ken of 52 years, daughter Rachell, son Brendon. Adored Grandmother to Sophia, Jacob, Hunter, Hudson and Lucia. In accordance with Jane's wishes, a private cremation has taken place, with a small celebration of her life carried out at our private residence. You are forever in our hearts. Cloudy Bay Funeral Services Blenheim F.D.A.N.Z.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Sept 18, 2024 19:01:23 GMT 12
Was very sorry to hear about Chris Bellamy's passing, he was a great guy.
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