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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 3, 2016 20:45:58 GMT 12
You are talking out of a hole in your head. He was there during the war. I have seen his medals. He also met his wife there. So yes kindly take a hike. Whilst you are clearly upset at the loss of what I can only imagine is your relative, Ian Bond, your approach with this aggressive post is not the best way to start out with your first and only post on this forum. Especially not on this thread that is all about respectively remembering our Air Force and aviation veterans and heroes who've passed away. Here we treat each other with respect and we debate rather than argue. You probably have no idea but Errol is one of the foremost historians and researchers of RNZAF history, he has a wealth of knowledge and resources at his fingertips, and as you'll see he has produced evidence from RNZAF Routine Orders dated 8th of April 1942 showing an Ian Stephen Balfour Bond, birth date 11/7/1917, as enlisting on the 27th of March 1942 in the trade classification of Aircraft Hand (General Duties). From 1941 onwards No. 46 Squadron RAF was operating in the Malta, Egypt and Cyprus areas, and were nowhere near RAF Digby. From January 1945 the squadron was back in England at RAF Stoney Cross, flying Stirlings for Transport Command, on a route to India and back. I believe somewhere along the way an error has crept in regarding Digby, but no-one is saying he was not a member of the squadron nor that he was not in England. If he was an aircrew trade he'd have had a Flying Logbook which would map out all his movements and bases. Perhaps if you can please offer information rather than anger, we may all learn something about Ian Bond. |
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Post by shorty on Jul 4, 2016 12:08:36 GMT 12
W/O Ian Joseph SEABROOK E75352 ACTTECH RNZAF 15 February 1950 to 14 February 1976 and then 28 July 1986 to 12 November 1993 as CIV Tech.
On Thursday 30 June 2016. A funeral service for Ian will be held in the Mayfield Chapel at Sowmans Funeral Home corner parker and Hutcheson Streets Blenheim at 1300 hours Wednesday 6 July 2016. Messages may be sent to the family C/_ 9A Adams Lane Blenheim.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 4, 2016 13:01:39 GMT 12
W/O Ian Joseph SEABROOK E75352 ACTTECH RNZAF 15 February 1950 to 14 February 1976 and then 28 July 1986 to 12 November 1993 as CIV Tech. On Thursday 30 June 2016. A funeral service for Ian will be held in the Mayfield Chapel at Sowmans Funeral Home corner parker and Hutcheson Streets Blenheim at 1300 hours Wednesday 6 July 2016. Messages may be sent to the family C/_ 9A Adams Lane Blenheim. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : SEABROOK, Warrant Officer Ian James, BEM. E75352; Born Havelock, Marlborough, 14 Mar 1932; RNZAF 15 Feb 1950 to 25 Feb 1976; TAF 28 Jul 1986 to 19 Aug 1988; Engine Fitter. Citation British Empire Medal (NY1976): Not available. Throughout his service, most of which was at 1 Repair Depot, RNZAF Woodbourne, W/O Seabrook excelled as a competent, conscientious, reliable tradesman and NCO, with the ability to organise men with tact and confidence. He was particularly experienced in the testing of jet engines and was responsible for the development of the engine test bed at Woodbourne. For this service he was awarded the MBE. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 4, 2016 20:22:53 GMT 12
This just in from member "Tesza"
"SHEARER, Keith William. Service number 40801, WW2, Sgt, RNZAF/RAF On 2nd July 2016, peacefully at Hillview Rest Home and Hospital, Te Kuiti, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeline. Loved & cherished dad of Graham, Kevin, Russell, Judy and Jennie. Father-in-law and friend of Aloma, Alison and Annette. Da of 10 Grandchildren and 14 Great- grandchildren. Beloved brother of Betty. 'One of life's true gentleman, will live in our hearts forever.' A celebration of Keith's life, will be held at V.J. Willams and Sons Chapel, King Street, Te Kuiti, on Thursday 7th July, at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. In Lieu of flowers, the Shearer Family would appreciate donations to Hillview Rest Home and Hospital and these maybe left at the chapel. All communications to Shearer Family P.O. Box 241 Te Kuiti. In the care of VJ Williams. FDANZ
Long-time Te Kuiti resident Keith Shearer was a sergeant in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Air Force (left) during World War II. He was captured by the Germans enroute to England and spent five years as a prisoner of war. Keith was my uncle, he wrote a touching account of his internment and the forced Marches from Italy to Germany and later to northern Germany where he was finally repatriated back to UK. He met up with my father who was then serving in Cardiff with the RNZAF before being sent back to NZ.
Regards Terry"
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 4, 2016 20:52:22 GMT 12
This just in from member "Tesza" "SHEARER, Keith William. Service number 40801, WW2, Sgt, RNZAF/RAF On 2nd July 2016, peacefully at Hillview Rest Home and Hospital, Te Kuiti, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeline. Loved & cherished dad of Graham, Kevin, Russell, Judy and Jennie. Father-in-law and friend of Aloma, Alison and Annette. Da of 10 Grandchildren and 14 Great- grandchildren. Beloved brother of Betty. 'One of life's true gentleman, will live in our hearts forever.' A celebration of Keith's life, will be held at V.J. Willams and Sons Chapel, King Street, Te Kuiti, on Thursday 7th July, at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. In Lieu of flowers, the Shearer Family would appreciate donations to Hillview Rest Home and Hospital and these maybe left at the chapel. All communications to Shearer Family P.O. Box 241 Te Kuiti. In the care of VJ Williams. FDANZ Long-time Te Kuiti resident Keith Shearer was a sergeant in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Air Force (left) during World War II. He was captured by the Germans enroute to England and spent five years as a prisoner of war. Keith was my uncle, he wrote a touching account of his internment and the forced Marches from Italy to Germany and later to northern Germany where he was finally repatriated back to UK. He met up with my father who was then serving in Cardiff with the RNZAF before being sent back to NZ. Regards Terry" Some PoW notes about him compiled by myself and the late Colin Hanson: SHEARER, Leading Aircraftman/Acting Sergeant Keith William.
NZ40801. Born Te Kuiti, 16 Jul 1921. RNZAF 15 Mar 1940 to 3 Jan 1946. Wireless Operator (Ground). Captured 27 Nov 1940 when MV Rangitane was shelled and sunk by the German merchant raiders Orion and Komet some 300 miles east of East Cape. PoW #90777 - Stalags XB; Luft III; Luft VI; 357. Safe UK 24 Apr 1945. In 1968 A/Sgt Shearer recorded: "I joined the RNZAF in March 1940. Went overseas to serve with the RAF in November 1940. Taken PoW a few days later when our ship was shelled and sunk by two German armed raiders. Spent 6 weeks on Raiders during which time three Australian phosphate boats were sunk off Nauru Island. Transferred from Raider to prison ship at Emirau Island. Proceeded to Caroline islands for refuelling from a tanker. From there across the Pacific, round Cape Horn to the middle of the South Atlantic. After loading more prisoners from heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer we eventually arrived at Bordeaux, France 4 1/2 months after capture. I was in various prison camps in France, Germany, Poland and East Prussia. Eventually got away from a marching column and arrived in England just before VE Day". Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 5, 2016 17:53:08 GMT 12
YATES, Joseph Bernard (Joe). Ex-RNZAF. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. On 1 July 2016, in his 90th year. Much loved brother of the late Robert, Patrick, and Mary Rose. Loved brother-in-law of Gordon Berry. Treasured uncle of Patrick and Prudence Berry, Bernadette and Angus Lucas, Katherine and Jared Smeath. Great-Uncle of Dominic, Lauren, Emily, Benjamin, Ryan and Danielle. "You will be forever in our hearts." Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mark's Church, 334 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, Auckland 11am Wednesday 6 July 2016 followed by private cremation.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 6, 2016 9:53:19 GMT 12
BURNEY, Brett (Phil). RNZAF No: 403939, Warrant Officer-Bomber Pilot, WWII 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Burma Star. 30 April 1918 - 5 July 2016. Aged 98. Loved husband of Helen and loved Father of Ian and Adrienne. Father-in-law of Hinerangi and Maxine. Grandfather of Stephanie, Tania, Earle, Alana and Clayton. Great-Grandfather of 10 and Great-Great-Grandfather of 5. Funeral service at Seddon Park, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton, Friday 8 July 2016 at 11am. Followed by burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery. Messages to Ian 027-6044-614. Seddon Park Funeral Home
THOMAS, Thomas David William (Tom, Taffy, Tommy and Tom Tom) RNZAF Reg No: 79266. Peacefully on 27th June 2016 at Shalom Court. Loving husband of the late Tegwen and adored brother of Doreen Griffiths (Wales), treasured family friend of Joan, Lynn and Sarah. It has been our privilege to love and care for you and you will leave an enormous void in our lives. Together with Tom's family from Shalom Court, we celebrated his life with a memorial service followed by interment at Huntly Cemetery. All correspondence to P.O. Box 128068 Remuera, Auckland, 1541.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 6, 2016 11:50:44 GMT 12
BURNEY, Brett (Phil). RNZAF No: 403939, Warrant Officer-Bomber Pilot, WWII 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Burma Star. 30 April 1918 - 5 July 2016. Aged 98. Loved husband of Helen and loved Father of Ian and Adrienne. Father-in-law of Hinerangi and Maxine. Grandfather of Stephanie, Tania, Earle, Alana and Clayton. Great-Grandfather of 10 and Great-Great-Grandfather of 5. Funeral service at Seddon Park, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton, Friday 8 July 2016 at 11am. Followed by burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery. Messages to Ian 027-6044-614. Served as NZ403939 Felix Walter Reginald Burney. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 7, 2016 10:21:02 GMT 12
HILL, Albert Victor (Bert). RNZAF, Serv. No.:4313499, LAC, RNZAF,WWII. Passed away peacefully at Halldene Resthome on July 5, 2016 aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Josette for 66 years. Cherished father and father-in law of Donald, Janice and Steve. Loved grandad of Shanon, Hayley, Jeremy and Jasmin. Great grandad to Fletcher and Regan. A special thank you to all the caring staff at Halldene Resthome. Funeral notice later.
CARR, John Maxwell (Max) O.B.E. Service Number 72716. RNZAF Wing Commander (RTD) WW2. Passed away peacefully at Hodgson House, Tauranga on 5th July 2016. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband for 67 years of Joy. Loved Dad of Carolyn Toy and father in law of Nigel. Loved Grandpa (Grumpy) of Kelley and John Sivertson (Hong Kong), and Neil and Jania Toy (New York). Great grandpa of Hatten. A service for Max will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga on Monday 11 July at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John Ambulance and can be left at the service. All communications to Carr Family, c/- Greenwood Park Village, 10 Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, Tauranga, 3112.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 7, 2016 14:07:00 GMT 12
CARR, John Maxwell (Max) O.B.E. Service Number 72716. RNZAF Wing Commander (RTD) WW2. Passed away peacefully at Hodgson House, Tauranga on 5th July 2016. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband for 67 years of Joy. Loved Dad of Carolyn Toy and father in law of Nigel. Loved Grandpa (Grumpy) of Kelley and John Sivertson (Hong Kong), and Neil and Jania Toy (New York). Great grandpa of Hatten. A service for Max will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga on Monday 11 July at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John Ambulance and can be left at the service. All communications to Carr Family, c/- Greenwood Park Village, 10 Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, Tauranga, 3112. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : CARR, Wing Commander John Maxwell, OBE.
NZ2089 & 72716; Born Christchurch, 14 Jun 1922; NZ Army (2nd Lt) Nov 1941 to Jun 1943; RNZAF 19 Jun 1943 to 2 Jan 1946 & 7 Dec 1948 to 5 Jul 1972; Pilot, then Works. Citation Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (NY1966): Extracts - Wing Commander Carr joined the RNZAF in June 1943 after 18 months’ commissioned service in the New Zealand Army. He flew two tours of operations with No 16 Fighter Squadron in the Pacific campaign....In May 1961 he was promoted to Wing Commander and appointed Director of Works in which capacity he has been responsible for the planning and administration of a works construction and maintenance programme....In the discharge of these duties, his dealings with the Ministry of Works, Treasury and Government committees have been tactful, firm and productive...and despite severe staff shortages, his determination, leadership and hard work have ensured that the construction programme has proceeded on schedule. In the realm of sport, Wing Commander Carr has excelled and his achievements have enhanced the good name of the RNZAF. In 1950, he was selected as a member of the New Zealand team which competed at the Empire Games in Auckland. In 1954, he competed at the Empire Games at Vancouver and captained the New Zealand team. In 1963, he was selected by the Wellington Athletic Centre as their “Sportsman of the Year” and was awarded the Allen Cup for outstanding feats as a competitor and for the display of sportsmanship of an exceptionally high order. In 1964, he was appointed Manager of the Athletic Section of the New Zealand team which competed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In the course of his Service and sporting activities, Wing Commander Carr has displayed outstanding qualities of competence, devotion to duty and determination. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 8, 2016 10:16:51 GMT 12
SHOTTER, Eric James Barrie (Barrie): Reg No 4032116, Cpl RAF. Of Feilding (formerly of Dannevirke). On July 5, 2016 suddenly. Loved husband of the late Audrey, and Beverley, Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Patricia (Trish) and Tony Blandford, Christopher and Carol, Michael and Liz, much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Barrie will be sadly missed by all his family. A service for Barrie will be held at The Feilding Bible Chapel, Warwick Street, Feilding on Monday July 11, 2016 at 11am. Followed by a private family burial in Gisborne. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society, P O Box 5170, Palmerston North 4441 would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 9, 2016 20:21:46 GMT 12
HEDGE, Hardie George (George) Warrant Officer RNZAF NZ40791, ex POW. On Tuesday 5th July 2016. Dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie and father and father-in-law of Bruce and Alice (Australia), Margaret and Stephen, John and Claire. Loving Poppa to Melissa, Stephanie, Howard, Andrew, Karri and Liam. Great Poppa to five. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty and step-father and father-in-law to Michael and Wendy, Sue and Mark, and Stephen. A private family service for George has been held.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 9, 2016 20:33:47 GMT 12
HEDGE, Hardie George (George) Warrant Officer RNZAF NZ40791, ex POW. On Tuesday 5th July 2016. Dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie and father and father-in-law of Bruce and Alice (Australia), Margaret and Stephen, John and Claire. Loving Poppa to Melissa, Stephanie, Howard, Andrew, Karri and Liam. Great Poppa to five. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty and step-father and father-in-law to Michael and Wendy, Sue and Mark, and Stephen. A private family service for George has been held. Some PoW notes compiled about him by Colin Hanson and me: HEDGE, Warrant Officer Hardie George. NZ40791. Born Wellington, 17 Jan 1920. RNZAF 14 Feb 1940 to 15 Dec 1946. WOAG. On the night of 10-11 Feb 1941, a wireless message from the aircraft (a Wellington of 15 Sqn) at 2135 hrs reported that their attack on Hanover was completed. At 2335 hrs they were shot down by a night fighter, the aircraft crashing some 15 km W of Kampen, Overijssel, Holland. This was W/O Hedge's 6th sortie. PoW #503 - Dulag Luft Stalags Luft III; Luft VI and 357. Safe UK 21 Apr 1945. Errol |
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Post by shorty on Jul 11, 2016 8:18:13 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Glenn Currin W714147 chef RNZAF 3 September 1963 to 3 November 1989.
Glenn passed away peacefully 09/07/2016 peacefully at Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North after a long illness.
Further details to be advised when known.
SQN LDR (RTD) Brian R. Quinlan DFC MiD (2) NZ404408 RNZAF Halifax pilot with 158 Sqn RAF WW2
Passed away 7 July in Queensland where he had been living for several years. He was 96 years old. He spent most of his life at Rotorua.
His funeral will be held at St Peters Anglican Church, Nerang Road, Southport, Queensland on Wednesday 13 July.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 11, 2016 13:18:08 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Brian R. Quinlan DFC MiD (2) NZ404408 RNZAF Halifax pilot with 158 Sqn RAF WW2. Passed away 7 July in Queensland where he had been living for several years. He was 96 years old. He spent most of his life at Rotorua. His funeral will be held at St Peters Anglican Church, Nerang Road, Southport, Queensland on Wednesday 13 July. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999: QUINLAN, Squadron Leader Brian Roy, DFC, mid(2). NZ404408; Born Feilding, 3 Feb 1920; RNZAF 24 Nov 1940 to 22 Oct 1946; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (15 Oct 1943): [158 Sqn RAF (Halifax)] This officer has taken part in attacks against the enemy’s most heavily defended German targets including Duisburg, Essen and Cologne. He has repeatedly pressed home his attacks regardless of the most intensive opposition. An excellent captain of aircraft, Squadron Leader Quinlan’s outstanding leadership, fine fighting spirit and devotion to duty have been an inspiration to his crew.
Citation Mention in Despatches (1) (NY1945): For distinguished service as a Sqn Ldr and Flt Cdr on 20 OTU RAF during Oct 1943-Jul 1945. Citation Mention in Despatches (2) (NY1946): For distinguished service as a Sqn Ldr and Flt Cdr on 21 OTU RAF during Jul 1945-May 1946. Member RNZAF Contingent London Victory Parade 8 Jun 1946. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 11, 2016 18:15:20 GMT 12
KNIGHT, Arthur Leslie, RNZAF 75890
Peacefully on 10th July 2016 at Franklin Memorial Hospital Waiuku aged 83 years.
Dearly loved youngest son of the late Frank and Ethel etc
A service for Artie will be held at the St John Ambulance Hall, Constable Road Waiuku on Thu 14th July at 1pm followed by private cremation.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 12, 2016 10:36:33 GMT 12
LONG, Vivian Maxwell. (Reg. No. 4310899 LAC 12SU WWII) Died peacefully in Levin on Thursday 7 July 2016 in his 91st year. 'He was so brave.' Devoted and loyal husband of Rita for 67 years. Loved father of Denise and Alec, Sheryl and Bruce, Clive and Pamela and Glenda and Frank. Loving Grandad of Ryan and Jackie, Amy, Caine and Kirsty, Nina and Travis, Amber and Clark, Joel and Kelle, Athena and Michael, Nikita and Sam and Abbigail. Special Poppa of Vada and his 7 other great grandchildren. Special thanks to those people who brightened up Dad's life over the last few months. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Vivian will be held at Harvey's Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin today Monday 11 July at 11am followed by interment at The Avenue Services Cemetery. Harvey Bowler Funerals Levin - Otaki - Shannon FDANZ
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 12, 2016 11:47:15 GMT 12
Sad news just received from Barbara Gerbich that her father F/Lt George Stanley "Stan" Davies DFC, NZ427262, has died. Stan was a pilot with No. 75 (NZ) Squadron from 2nd of December 1944 through to the 15th of February 1945, when he was shot down during a raid on Chemnitz and he became a POW. His funeral will be on Saturday but details are not yet available. RIP
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 12, 2016 12:28:17 GMT 12
Sad news just received from Barbara Gerbich that her father F/Lt George Stanley "Stan" Davies DFC, NZ427262, has died. Stan was a pilot with No. 75 (NZ) Squadron from 2nd of December 1944 through to the 15th of February 1945, when he was shot down during a raid on Chemnitz and he became a POW. His funeral will be on Saturday but details are not yet available. RIP From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999: DAVIES, Flight Lieutenant George Stanley, DFC. NZ427262 & 132021; Dunedin, 4 Apr 1923; NZ Army (3 Bn Otago Regt) 22 May 1942 to 7 Jul 1942, 3/2B/768; RNZAF 11 Jul 1942 to 16 Jan 1946, Res. to 5 Apr 1978; PoW 14 Feb to 28 Apr 1945; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (12 Jan 1946 to date from 12 Jan 1945): [75(NZ)Sqn RAF (Lancaster)] Acting Flight Lieutenant Davies, as pilot, has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.
At 2032 hours on the night of 14 Feb 1945 Flt Lt Davies’ Lancaster took off from RAF Mepal for a raid on Chemnitz, Germany. His aircraft was shot down and he was captured the same night at Karlsruhe. On 2 Mar Flt Lt Davies and members of his crew, along with a number of RAF and USAAF prisoners of war were travelling by train to Nuremberg. The train consisted of a locomotive, passenger carriages, some goods wagons, a flak wagon and then, at the rear, three unmarked box wagons full of prisoners of war. As an Allied fighter aircraft shot-up the locomotive the flak wagon opened fire on it and a second fighter then ‘took out’ the flak wagon. Unfortunately the cone of fire from this second aircraft covered the box wagons and some 25 RAF and USAAF aircrew were killed. F/S H E Chalmers, RAF (1565986), Flt Lt Davies’ bomb aimer, was in one of the front box wagons and was killed. Flt Lt Davies and his navigator, F/S C C Greenough, RNZAF who were in the rear wagon were unscathed. During his confinement Flt Lt Davies was moved to several Prisoner of War camps and at one stage was force marched from Nuremberg to Moosburg. In Jul 1993, he recalled that at Nuremberg their total daily rations consisted of 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of thin soup and 1 cup of ersatz coffee. Liberated by United States Army units 28 Apr 1945. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 13, 2016 23:35:28 GMT 12
BROWN, Douglas George. CMT 596510 RNZAF Life member Te Puke RSA. Passed away peacefully in Tauranga surrounded by his family, on Monday 11th July 2016 aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Diane. Much loved father and father in law of Andrew and Dawn, Denise and Rosey, and Tina and Max. Cherished and respected Grandad of Jessica and Andrena. A service celebrating Doug's life will be held at The Orchard Church 20 MacLoughlin Drive Te Puke, on Saturday 16th July at 1pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice PO Box 1156 Tauranga 3140 would be appreciated and may be left at the venue. Messages to the Brown family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.
And here is Stan Davies' full notice
DAVIES, Stan (George Stanley). DFC, NZ427262 RNZAF, WW2, Flight Lieutenant, 75 (NZ) Squadron RAF Bomber Command - Ex POW. After a fast decline, our loved father and husband passed away peacefully on 12 July 2016, aged 93. He spent his last days with people who loved him. Dearly loved husband of Bernice and the late Pat. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Peter and Raewyn, Jan and Mike (Ashton), Barbara and Jeff (Gerbich). Loved Grandad of Steven, Andrew; Sarah, Rachel; Shaun and Monique. Great Grandad of Lila, Jack; Imogen, Millie, Natalie; Emma, Riley; Erin and Jacob. "We will always miss his laugh". The family would like to thank all the staff at Summerset by the Park for their care and kindness. A service for Stan will be held in the Chapel of Manukau Memorial Gardens, 361 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Saturday 16 July at 2pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Totara Hospice South Auckland, PO Box 75 560, Manurewa, Auckland 2243 would be appreciated or may be left at the service.
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