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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 10, 2016 15:46:07 GMT 12
HOWARTH, Ormoard Henry (Orm): (RNZAF 130038). Passed away peacefully 1 October 2016, at Bethesda Home & Hospital, aged 91. Loving husband of the late Viola (Vi). Loving father and father-in-law of Barbara-Anne, Paul & Jenny, Denise and Ashley. Loving granddad of Lee, Joshua, Nathan & Alana. Grateful thanks to Christchurch Hospital, Nurse Maude & Bethesda Home and Hospital. Farewell for Orm will be held at the Upper Riccarton Methodist Church, Cnr of Brake st & Yaldhurst Rd, Christchurch on Saturday, 15 October at 2pm. Messages may be sent care of the Howarth Family, to P.O. Box 5659, Papanui, Christchurch 8542. Enlisted as NZC437396 at Omaka as ACH (ATC) on 15 May 43. Errol |
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Post by tbf25o4 on Oct 11, 2016 12:49:22 GMT 12
Sad to see the passing of Bill Hopper. Apart from the great work he did in RNZAF publicity making promotional films,
he was for many years the editor of the RSA Review
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 11, 2016 13:41:47 GMT 12
Yes i thought that had to be the same Bill Hopper. Sad, he did a lot of good things.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 14, 2016 8:20:28 GMT 12
This chap looks to be pre-WWII?
PERYMAN, Arthur Leonard. RNZAF, 37217 Passed away peacefully on 8th October 2016 at Ranfurly Vetrans Home in his 98th year. Cherished brother of the late Norma and Colin, Loved uncle of Gordon, Judy and Jake. Great uncle of Roger, Bevan, Karen, Jasmine and the late Adam. Great friend of Peter, Lusi, Bruce, Louie and Eric. A service to celebrate Arthur's life will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden on Wednesday 12th October 2016 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. All communications to the Peryman Family, C/- Davis Funerals, PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446
LARTER, Patrick John:
RNZAF, Warrant Officer, #C78087. Peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Burwood Hospital. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Sheila Boath and Larry, Jan and the late John, Geoff and Janine, Robert, Jill Mathewson, Martin and Leanne, and Janine and Craig Banfield, loved granddad of Genevieve, Ben, Kirsty, Nik, Simon, Dave, Rhys, Joel, George, and Charlie, and loved great-granddad of Claudia, Cas, Arabella, Ella, Abi, Zach, Ruby, and Holly. Messages to the Larter family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, This Day (Friday), at 2.00pm.
GEE, Derek William. (Service No: 3515529, RAF and 79276, RNZAF, LAC) On 7th October, 2016 passed away peacefully after a short illness. (Member of Waitakere City Rotary Club and Probus Kumeu). Loved father of Louise. Privately cremated yesterday (Tuesday). A Memorial service for Derek will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Tuesday, 1st November, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Special thanks to all the team of Radius Taupaki Gables for their loving care. All communications to Ph:021-1816489
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 14, 2016 11:43:40 GMT 12
This chap looks to be pre-WWII? PERYMAN, Arthur Leonard. RNZAF, 37217 Passed away peacefully on 8th October 2016 at Ranfurly Vetrans Home in his 98th year. Cherished brother of the late Norma and Colin, Loved uncle of Gordon, Judy and Jake. Great uncle of Roger, Bevan, Karen, Jasmine and the late Adam. Great friend of Peter, Lusi, Bruce, Louie and Eric. A service to celebrate Arthur's life will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden on Wednesday 12th October 2016 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. All communications to the Peryman Family, C/- Davis Funerals, PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446 Must have been one of the last survivors, if not the last, of the RNZAF's 1937 intake. Enlisted 20 Oct 37. Attained Warrant Officer rank during the war and was still serving in January 1949 (when renumbered as 70399), as a Flight Sergeant. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 14, 2016 11:49:54 GMT 12
LARTER, Patrick John: RNZAF, Warrant Officer, #C78087. Peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Burwood Hospital. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Sheila Boath and Larry, Jan and the late John, Geoff and Janine, Robert, Jill Mathewson, Martin and Leanne, and Janine and Craig Banfield, loved granddad of Genevieve, Ben, Kirsty, Nik, Simon, Dave, Rhys, Joel, George, and Charlie, and loved great-granddad of Claudia, Cas, Arabella, Ella, Abi, Zach, Ruby, and Holly. Messages to the Larter family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, This Day (Friday), at 2.00pm. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : LARTER, Warrant Officer Patrick John, BEM. C78087; Born Ipswich, Suffolk, England, 20 Oct 1928; British Army (1st Bn The Gordon Highlanders) 1 May 1946 to Jul 1948 - BAOR; RNZAF 7 Aug 1956 to 11 Mar 1977, Res. to 20 Oct 1978; Medical Orderly. Citation British Empire Medal (QB1968): For distinguished service with the New Zealand Services Medical Team, South Vietnam, May 1967 to Feb 1968. Sgt Larter served with a detachment of the NZ Services Medical team at Hoai-An alongside a US team. Included in his distinguished service was the treatment of wounded members of the 1st US (Air) Cavalry under fire, when two NZ members, including Sgt Larter, were heli-lifted into an operational area, treated the wounded and took part in their subsequent air evacuation. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 16, 2016 1:19:47 GMT 12
GLENNIE, Bryce Donald: Dr, M.B, Ch.B, Dip.Obst, Dip.P.H, M.R.C.G.P. (Reg No 4217229 Medical Corp R.N.Z.A.F. LAC). Peacefully after a short illness at Maryann Rest Home Stratford, on Wednesday, 28 September 2016. Aged 94 years. Precious husband of Brenda for 63 wonderful years, loved and respected Dad of Kim and le Anne (Dunedin), Allison and Jim Tijsen (New Plymouth), Pip Foley and Russell Sanson (Foxton), Jude and Luigi Hotter (Ohakune), Richard (deceased), Tina Glennie and Ray Shanks (New Plymouth), loved Poppa of Shereena; Miranda and Fiona; Jenna and Karl; Jess and Cameron, loved "Old Poppa" of Cole, Chase, Amie Lee, Regan and Dex. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Maryann Resthome. All messages to the Glennie family can be sent C/- P.O. Box 218 Stratford 4352. In accordance with Bryce's wishes a private family service has been held. A memorial service will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Regan Street, Stratford on Wednesday, 5 October at 1pm. Here's an obituary from the Taranaki Daily News Central Taranaki community farewells Stratford's 'flying doctor' Bryce GlennieCATHERINE GROENESTEIN Last updated 14:19, October 10 2016  Dr Bryce Glennie and his wife Brenda, photographed at their 60th wedding anniversary. A man known as Stratford's flying doctor has died. Dr Bryce Glennie was 94. His enthusiasm for flying earned him the "flying doctor" nickname as he regularly flew to treat patients in Taranaki's eastern hill country in the days when the journey by car took several hours over winding, unsealed roads. On one occasion, he hitched a ride with an agricultural pilot to an emergency at Whangamomona, daughter Tina Glennie said. "Bob Shewry took him to out to Whangamomona sitting in the aircraft hopper because there was no other seat, and dropped him off at a rough agricultural airstrip on the farm," she said. Glennie was a GP in Stratford for 32 years, a Stratford Borough councillor, and a man who inspired his family to 'live curious", she said. Glennie trained as a doctor at Otago University when he returned from serving in the Solomon Islands with the RNZAF in WWII. He supported himself with holiday jobs that included working on a mutton chain, and packing tobacco, which was ironic as he later became one of New Zealand's earliest anti-smoking stalwarts, his daughter said. He graduated as a general practitioner in 1953, returning to Wellington where he married Brenda and in 1956 the couple shifted to Taranaki and settled in Stratford. Dr Glennie established his own general practice in Stratford but continued to work as an anaesthetist at New Plymouth and Stratford hospitals for many years. Throughout his career Glennie continued to learn, taking several sabbaticals from his practice for further study. He specialised in the care of mothers and infants. He introduced hip checks for babies and was the first to start using epidural anaesthetics for births. Tina remembers running across Stratford's golf course many times to fetch her father because he was needed at Avon Maternity Hospital. In 1988 he sold his practice to "retire", Tina said, but instead embarked on a new career as a locum GP, travelling around New Zealand and even overseas to give other doctors a much-needed break. He finally gave up his practicing certificate in 2005, when he was 83. "Dad served his community faithfully all these years. People still tell us how he delivered them, was their GP and then delivered their babies," Tina said. "He was not a social man but a community man, he did his bit for Stratford." Glennie was also active in community affairs. He was elected on to the Stratford Borough Council in 1967 and the rhododendron and azalea plantings he helped organise are still blooming each spring at the north entrance of the town. This first stint on council ended abruptly in July 1972, when he resigned after councillors refused to stop smoking during meetings. In 1977 he returned for one term. There had been moves afoot then to remove fluoride from the town's water supply and he wanted to make sure it stayed, said Tina. Outside of his work, Glennie's passions were his large garden, flying, golf and trains. A stroke five years ago brought a slower pace to life and he and wife Brenda moved to a villa at Maryann Rest Home in Stratford. He leaves behind Brenda, their five children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. - Stuff www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/85062820/central-taranaki-community-farewells-stratfords-flying-doctor-bryce-glennie |
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Post by shorty on Oct 17, 2016 8:43:25 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Malcolm A. Lusty P83894 CHEF RNZAF 22 January 1969 to 19 March 1974
Malcolm passed away Saturday 15 October 2016 following a long battle with illness. A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at 1200 noon in Levin.
The Service venue and address for messages will be advised in due course.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 17, 2016 18:12:35 GMT 12
Sad news, Peter Mason just informed me that WWII veteran Bob Highet who attended our Te Atatu Forum Meet just a few weeks ago passed away this morning in hospital. So sad. He was full of great stories and memories at the forum meet. Bob served on No. 2 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron, the School of General Reconnaissance, and No. 14 (Fighter) Squadron during WWII.
Bob's funeral will be held at Te Atatu RSA on Saturday at 10.00AM.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 18, 2016 9:46:53 GMT 12
HOWELL, Frederick William: Sgt RAF, Warrant Officer RNZAF. Passed away 15.10.16 at Wellington Hospital. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen and loving father of Kathryn (dec), Richard, and Dianne. Father-in-law of Chris and Cath. Loved Grandfather of Renee, Michael, Sarah, Samuel and Aimee. In accordance with Fred's wishes, a private family service was held. Messages for "The Howell Family" to P.O. Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254 or chrisb@paradise.net.nz.
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Post by Damon on Oct 19, 2016 5:31:05 GMT 12
So sad to hear of Bob Highet's passing. Met him at the Te Atatu Forum Meet just a few weeks ago.He had some wonderful stories.I got the impression from him he really loved the Allison engine and also had a hand in the Ohakea air race between the silver barge P-40 and the PV-1 Ventura. A wonderful chap.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2016 8:41:43 GMT 12
Yes indeed, and his stories he told us of fitting the Allison into the boat True Jen and being its crew chief were great. I was hoping to get back up there to interview him again about all that history, sadly now it cannot be.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2016 22:29:51 GMT 12
HIGHET, Robert John. RNZAF WW2 NZ 41271 Passed away at North Shore Hospital on 17 October 2016 aged 96. Loving Husband to the late June Margaret Highet and Father to John and Wayne, Father-In-Law to Ethel and Dale, Poppa Bob to Pamela, Scott, Justine, Jason, Keri and Great-Grandfather to Ethan, Samantha, Reagan, Victoria, Lola, Stella, Tatum, Mayson, Evan and Xanthe. The Funeral Service will be held at the Te Atatu Memorial RSA, 1 Harbour View Road, Te Atatu Peninsula on Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 10:00 am . All correspondence to the Highet Family c/- Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson. Donations in Lieu of flowers to St John Ambulance, Private Bag 14902, Panmure, Auckland.
STEWART, Muriel Thelma (nee Parr). W1690 W.A.A.F First Intake. Muriel passed away peacefully at home on Monday 17 October 2016 surrounded by loved ones in her 94th year. Loved wife of Donald Oliphant Stewart (dec). Loving mother of Mark and Maryanne, Sheryl, Faye, Julie and her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. We have mum lying at home until we celebrate her life in the Church of St George and St John, Domain Road, Whakatane at 11am on Friday 21st October followed by interment in the Returned Services Section of Hillcrest Cemetery. Communications please to the Stewart Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 21, 2016 15:49:33 GMT 12
SHUTTLEWORTH, John Samuel Lawrence: Passed away doing what he loved on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, at his loved Waharoa Aerodrome. Beloved husband of Nadia. Loved father and father-in-law of Amanda Houghton, Rob and Rebecca Shuttleworth, and Sam and Melanie Shuttleworth. Treasured Grandad of 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. "I must go up to the skies again, to the white clouds and the grey; and all I ask is high launch and a chance to get away." A celebration of John's life will be held at the Waharoa Aerodrome, SH 27, Waharoa, on Saturday, 22 October 2016, at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the Philips Search and Rescue Trust, P.O. Box 9308 Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton, 3240, online at www.rescue.org.nz, or these may be left at the service. All communications to the Shuttleworth family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 25, 2016 19:47:48 GMT 12
DOBSON, Ross Barrie: (Reg No Y89009 RNZAF) On October 23, 2016, Ross passed away peacefully, aged 56. Adored husband of Wendy and amazing dad to Erin and Lana. Forever missed and never forgotten. At peace. Special thanks to Dr Murdoch, Nurse Maude and the amazing staff at the hospice. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ross Dobson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Funeral Service for Ross will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, October 27, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
PFAHLERT, Helen Jane (Jane) nee Shortall: WAAF W5771 (1943 - 45) On October 21, peacefully at Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth. Born Feilding 25th February 1925. Dearly loved wife of Denis, mother and mother-in-law of John & Liz (Wellington), Patrick (Shanghai), Mark and Rima (Hokitika), and David (deceased) Loving Gran to Brendan (London), Amy & Jeromè (New York) and Matthew (Auckland); Ben and Tammy (Oxford), Reuben (Hokitika) and Oliver (Shanghai), Caroline and Demelza (Hokitika). Great-grandmother to James and Jasper. Close friend to Sandra Pfahlert. Beloved sister of Margaret Coad, James, Patrick, Anna Maria (all deceased), Shelia Wealleans (Napier, twin) and Mary Best (Blenheim). Loved by the extended Pfahlert and Shortall families. Messages to the Pfahlert Family, P.O. Box 162, Hokitika 7842. A Requiem Mass for Jane was celebrated at Hokitika this morning followed by burial at Hokitika Cemetery
Thompson Funeral Directors Ltd Hokitika Ph. 03 755 7993
MORGON, Eric Arthur M.B.E.: 76210 Sqd Ldr RNZAF WWII. On October 23, 2016, peacefully at Waikanae Country Lodge. Much loved husband of Dorothy for 20 years and the late Brenda for 53 years. Treasured father of Clive & Kay, Anthea, and the late Stephanie. Beloved grandfather of Sarah, Joshua, Thomas, Luke, Jacob and Ben. Loved stepfather of Barbara, Mandy, John, Andrew and their families. So very special to us all – May you rest in God's peace. We would like to thank the staff at Waikanae Country Lodge for the wonderful care and comfort given to Eric. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eric c/- Paraparaumu Baptist Church, PO Box 66 Paraparaumu would be appreciated or may be left at the church. A service to Celebrate Eric's life will be held in the Paraparaumu Baptist Church, Cnr Ruapehu St & Kaimanawa St, Paraparaumu on Friday, October 28, at 10:00am, followed by private cremation at Kaitawa Crematorium. Messages to the Morgon family PO Box 300 Waikanae 5250. Waikanae Funeral Home FDANZ Tel 04 2936844
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Post by buffy999 on Oct 26, 2016 10:20:28 GMT 12
Sad to see the passing of Eric Morgon. He was a signals officer when I was a young Teleg. Eric had and interesting WWII career in the RAF as part of the "Y" group of signals staff in the
North African campaign monitoring German signals traffic (Morse) to gather intelligence.
note the change of callsign for me as my previous tbf2504 isn't working anymore
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 26, 2016 14:48:38 GMT 12
MORGON, Eric Arthur M.B.E.: 76210 Sqd Ldr RNZAF WWII. On October 23, 2016, peacefully at Waikanae Country Lodge. Much loved husband of Dorothy for 20 years and the late Brenda for 53 years. Treasured father of Clive & Kay, Anthea, and the late Stephanie. Beloved grandfather of Sarah, Joshua, Thomas, Luke, Jacob and Ben. Loved stepfather of Barbara, Mandy, John, Andrew and their families. So very special to us all – May you rest in God's peace. We would like to thank the staff at Waikanae Country Lodge for the wonderful care and comfort given to Eric. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eric c/- Paraparaumu Baptist Church, PO Box 66 Paraparaumu would be appreciated or may be left at the church. A service to Celebrate Eric's life will be held in the Paraparaumu Baptist Church, Cnr Ruapehu St & Kaimanawa St, Paraparaumu on Friday, October 28, at 10:00am, followed by private cremation at Kaitawa Crematorium. Messages to the Morgon family PO Box 300 Waikanae 5250. Waikanae Funeral Home FDANZ Tel 04 2936844 From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : MORGON, Squadron Leader Eric Arthur, MBE. M76210; Born London, England, 10 Jun 1923; RN Oct 1941 to Mar 1946; RNZAF 6 Jun 1952 to 20 Jun 1977; Signals. Citation Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil) (NY1984): Not available. Sqn Ldr Morgon became a Member of Order after retirement from the RNZAF but the award was made in recognition of his specialist communications service with the Royal Navy, the British Commonwealth Office, the RNZAF and especially the Government Communications Security Bureau spanning the years from 1941 to 1985. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 28, 2016 8:20:20 GMT 12
PRAGNELL, Eric Andrew: Service No 4310940 RNZAF. Of Levin. Passed away peacefully at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin on the 25 October 2016, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Muriel (dec'd). Loved father and father-in-law of Derene & Laurie (Perth), Kevin & Valerie (Porirua), and Eric and Sharon (Brisbane). Much loved grand-dad to Nicola & Jamie, and Vaughan & Michelle; Shane & Sha, and Brett & France; and Sarah. Cherished great grand-dad to Joel, Shannon & Abbey, Ashlynn, Chloe & Ben, Taylah & Hayden, and Alex & Elias. A special thankyou to all the Staff at Reevedon, Te Whanau and Star 4 for your wonderful care of our dear Dad.
"Some people don't believe in heroes, but they haven't met our Dad"With Mum again at last. RIP Dad.
Service at The Funeral Home, 545, Queen St East, Levin on Tuesday, 1 November 2016 at 11 am. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 547, Queen St East, Levin 5510.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 31, 2016 8:52:11 GMT 12
ANDREWS, Ronald Frederick: 424405. RNZAF WWII Passed peacefully on 20th October 2016 at Taupo. Aged 99 years 10 months. Loved husband of the late Cora and Dawn, and Dad of Carole, Sharon, Gilbert and the late Gregary - brother of Earle, Joan and John. Many thanks to the staff at St John's Wood and the enliven girls. A private cremation has taken place as per Dad's wishes. Messages to 15A Meadowbrook Dr. P. Nth.
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Post by shorty on Nov 1, 2016 8:29:30 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) Anthony Michael Reid G87728 SSUPLTR RNZAF 17 February 1976 to 16 February 1996
Message from Chris Wingate
It is with great sadness that I bring to you this message but Tony passed away this morning 29 October 2016 just after 3am after and at times a very hard fought battle against the cancer with family and partner (Christine) present.
There will be a memorial service only and that is at the Beauchamp Funeral Home, 18 Morris Street. (Off Wellington Road), Marton 3rd November @ 2.00pm
Chris Wingate
021 2882012
Message from WG CDR Kelvin Read
Tony was a top RNZAF Footballer who represented the RNZAF and Combined Services on many occasions. Tony was the key striker for the RNZAF when he played and knew his role on the park well. He was a big strong striker with a deadly header and an eye for the goal.
Both RNZAF Sports and RNZAF Football send their regards to family and friends as they remember the contribution Tony made to Sport in his time in the RNZAF.
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