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Post by camtech on Nov 1, 2016 12:17:46 GMT 12
RIP Tony. A great player and a great sportsman. I refereed him quite a few times.
Les Billcliff
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 2, 2016 13:59:22 GMT 12
HALDER, James Thomas Acklam (Jim): Q77501 RNZAF W/O. Peacefully on Monday October 31, 2016 at Ranfurly Manor Feilding. Aged 83 Years. Much loved husband of the late Pat. Loved father and father in law of Gavin and Carmel, and Karen and Toni Greer. Loved Poppy of Sam, Briody, and Liam; and loved Grandad of Ashley, and Renee. Many thanks to the staff at Ranfurly Manor and Dr Gilchrist for their wonderful care of Dad. In lieu of flowers donations to RSA Welfare would be appreciated and may be left in the RSA foyer. Friends are invited to attend a service for Jim at the Bulls RSA, High Street, Bulls on Saturday November 5, 2016 at 11am. Followed by private cremation.
MARKER, Edward Franklin (Franklin). RNZAF 416806 LAC On 31 October 2016 at North Shore Hospital, Franklin passed away suddenly after a brief illness; aged 93 years. Loved father of Judith. Adored Grandad of Melanie and Mike, Nigel and Olivia, and a proud Great Grandad of Caleb, Tayla, Archer and Camden. A Celebration of Franklin?'s life will be held at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay at 10.00am on Friday 4th November 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RSA would be appreciated, and may be left at the service.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 6, 2016 12:52:49 GMT 12
I'm sad to see Wally May has passed away. Wally was quite probably the last of No. 486 (NZ) Squadron's Tempest pilots. He served in the first half of WWII in the Merchant Navy on NZ ships, but after his ship struck a mine off Malta he decided to join the RAF, trained up and was posted to No. 486 (NZ) Squadron. He was not flying operationally for very long when he was shot down by flak and ended up in a German hospital for the rest of the war. Postwar he was an early topdressing pilot. A really neat old guy. Sad to see him go.  MAY, Walter Wilson (Wally): Service No.NZ44799, Flt Sgt, RAF and RNZAF, WW2, and British Merchant Navy. Peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Wednesday, 2 November 2016, aged 97 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Rob McBrearty, Barry and Ailie, Alan and Donna, Keith and Nancy, Nigel, Karen and James Juffermans. Loved Poppy of Kelly, Veronika, Kelsey, Cameron, Finn, Paula-Lee, Daniel, Cory, Leah, Ryan, Dylan, and his great grandchildren. Loved brother of Jean, Helen, Frank, and Sis. Messages to 318 Carrington Street, New Plymouth 4310. A service for Wally will be held at Vospers Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Saturday, 5 November 2016 at 11am, then later at Awanui Services Cemetery. - See more at: deaths.taranakidailynews.co.nz/obituaries/taranaki-daily-news-nz/obituary.aspx?n=walter-may&pid=182275821&fhid=12709#sthash.JqMRrVtn.dpufFRIEND, Andrew David (Andy). Born August 31, 1984. Passed away on October 23, 2016. It is with great sadness that we, Michael, Cheryl and Jessica, mourn the passing of our much loved son and brother Andrew, aged 32 in Sweden, after a brief but gallant battle with pancreatic cancer. Loved husband of Linn and father-to-be of baby Alexander, due 2017. A former Pilot Officer in the RNZAF, Andrew?'s memorial service is to be held at RNZAF Whenuapai Base on Saturday, 12 November 2016, commencing at 10.00am. Those intending to be present at Andrew?'s memorial must, for security reasons, provide their full name by email to rememberingandynz@gmail.com no later than 12.00pm noon, Thursday 10 November 2016. Photo ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) must be presented at the security gate entrance to the base before access will be granted. You fought a brave and courageous battle. Precious memories of you will remain in our hearts forever. LINKHORN, Delwyn Ross. Flt Lieutenent (Reserve) RNZAF. Passed away on 31st October 2016, in Australia. Beloved husband of Yvonne and family. After a long illness. His service will be held today 4th November in Maroochydore, Australia. Messages to Neil 07 -854 0700. |
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 7, 2016 12:52:53 GMT 12
LINKHORN, Delwyn Ross. Flt Lieutenent (Reserve) RNZAF. Passed away on 31st October 2016, in Australia. Beloved husband of Yvonne and family. After a long illness. His service will be held today 4th November in Maroochydore, Australia. Messages to Neil 07 -854 0700. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : LINKHORN, Flight Lieutenant Delwyn Ross. AE.
R330364; Born Otahuhu, 6 Aug 1931; RNZAF/CMT 19 Apr 1952 to 11 Sep 1953, TAF 12 Sep 1953 to 31 May 1955, Res. 1 Jun 1955 to 6 Aug 1986; Engineer. Air Efficiency Award - 20 Oct 1982. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 7, 2016 12:56:02 GMT 12
I'm sad to see Wally May has passed away. Wally was quite probably the last of No. 486 (NZ) Squadron's Tempest pilots. He served in the first half of WWII in the Merchant Navy on NZ ships, but after his ship struck a mine off Malta he decided to join the RAF, trained up and was posted to No. 486 (NZ) Squadron. He was not flying operationally for very long when he was shot down by flak and ended up in a German hospital for the rest of the war. Postwar he was an early topdressing pilot. A really neat old guy. Sad to see him go. MAY, Walter Wilson (Wally): Service No.NZ44799, Flt Sgt, RAF and RNZAF, WW2, and British Merchant Navy. Peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Wednesday, 2 November 2016, aged 97 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Rob McBrearty, Barry and Ailie, Alan and Donna, Keith and Nancy, Nigel, Karen and James Juffermans. Loved Poppy of Kelly, Veronika, Kelsey, Cameron, Finn, Paula-Lee, Daniel, Cory, Leah, Ryan, Dylan, and his great grandchildren. Loved brother of Jean, Helen, Frank, and Sis. Messages to 318 Carrington Street, New Plymouth 4310. A service for Wally will be held at Vospers Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Saturday, 5 November 2016 at 11am, then later at Awanui Services Cemetery. - See more at: deaths.taranakidailynews.co.nz/obituaries/taranaki-daily-news-nz/obituary.aspx?n=walter-may&pid=182275821&fhid=12709#sthash.JqMRrVtn.dpufFrom some PoW notes compiled by the late Colin Hanson and me:
MAY, Warrant Officer Walter Wilson. RAF1620009. NZ44799. Born New Plymouth, 11 Mar 1919. Merchant Navy, 2 years as a marine engineer. RAF 31 Oct 1941 to 31 May 1944. RNZAF 1 Jun 1944 to 27 Jun 1946. Pilot. Shot down, wounded, baled out, 24 Apr 1945 with 486 Sqn RNZAF (Tempest) during an armed reconnaissance of the Lamerburg area, Germany. Hit by flak and on baling out struck by the tail-plane sustaining extensive bruising and a broken nose. Hospitalised at the Pinnerburg PoW camp. W/O May joined 486 Sqn on 21 Apr 1945 - three days before being shot down. Safe UK xx May 1945. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2016 13:30:25 GMT 12
I'm sure Wally told me he was more badly injured than just bruising when he was shot down. I have the impression he was in hospital for some time, I do recall he said the German doctors were replaced by US doctors as the hospital was liberated. So I am surprised if he made it back to the UK as early as May 1945 from what he told me.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2016 14:22:34 GMT 12
F.S (RTD) Roger Eric (Ed) Harvey W81302 SCLKACT RNZAF 8 January 1963 to 1 January 1988 and Civilian 23 May 1988 to 29 May 1992. Following a short illness Ed passed away on the 31/10/2016 and in accordance with his and the Families wishes he was privately cremated on the 5/11/2016.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2016 9:24:24 GMT 12
This one was missed from a couple of weeks ago
FREEMAN, Eric Russell: (Fleet Air Arms 1943-1946). Aged 91. On Sunday, October 16, 2016, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Alan and Marion, Warwick and Natalie, and Robert and Sue, loved grandfather of Meg, Leonie, Grace, Molly, Brooke, Reade, and Sofia, and great-grandfather of Fred, Gloria, Maurice; Fran, Nora; Maggie, and Nina. Messages to 54 Fifeshire Crescent, Nelson. Many thanks to Nelson Hospice for their exceptional care. In accordance with Eric's wishes, a private funeral has been held.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 8, 2016 12:45:07 GMT 12
This one was missed from a couple of weeks ago FREEMAN, Eric Russell: (Fleet Air Arms 1943-1946). Aged 91. On Sunday, October 16, 2016, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Alan and Marion, Warwick and Natalie, and Robert and Sue, loved grandfather of Meg, Leonie, Grace, Molly, Brooke, Reade, and Sofia, and great-grandfather of Fred, Gloria, Maurice; Fran, Nora; Maggie, and Nina. Messages to 54 Fifeshire Crescent, Nelson. Many thanks to Nelson Hospice for their exceptional care. In accordance with Eric's wishes, a private funeral has been held. Freeman was an ex-ATC lad and first enlisted with the RNZAF, as NZC439154 at Omaka as an ACH (ATC) on 18 Jun 43. He transferred into the Navy/FAA on 22 Jan 44. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 14, 2016 19:31:11 GMT 12
MILNE, Brian Sreenan: (RNZAF No. 71456 LAC). On 8 October 2016, in Christchurch, aged 88 years. Loved youngest son of the late Henry and Annie Milne, much loved friend of Bud and Ishan. Loved by his nephew, Michael, and his family. The ashes interment and unveiling will be held in the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, on Thursday, 17 November 2016, at 2.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 21, 2016 8:06:26 GMT 12
GRAY, William Johnston (Bill). 72474, RNZAF, LAC Passed away suddenly at home earlier this week, age 86. Loved son of the late Annie and Robert Gray; dearly loved brother of Dot and June and the late Stewart and Jack; and dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families. A service for Bill will be held in the Romaleigh Lounge, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote on Tuesday 22 November 2016 at 2pm. He will be forever remembered in our hearts.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 22, 2016 9:16:57 GMT 12
PARK, James Robert (Jim): Royal Air Force, WWII. Passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016, at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, in his 96th year. Loved husband of the late Eva. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Betty Park, and Hazel Shapcott. A treasured grandad of Ian, Yvonne, Michelle; Rebecca, and Jimmy, and his 11 great-grandchildren and his 4 great-great-grandchildren. Messages to 297 Rarangi Beach Road, RD3, Blenheim 7273. Flowers would be welcomed, or a donation to the Marlborough Hospice, c/- PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240, or Life Flight Trust, PO Box 14-449, Wellington, would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A funeral service for Jim will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Thursday, November 24, at 1.00pm, followed by a private family interment at the Services Cemetery, Fairhall.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 24, 2016 17:50:43 GMT 12
NOBLE, John William. Aged 92. Ex Squadron Leader RNZAF and loving husband to Lillian and the late Hiro. John passed away in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2016 after a short illness. Sorely missed by all family and friends.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 24, 2016 18:49:15 GMT 12
NOBLE, John William. Aged 92. Ex Squadron Leader RNZAF and loving husband to Lillian and the late Hiro. John passed away in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2016 after a short illness. Sorely missed by all family and friends. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999: NOBLE, Squadron Leader John William, MBE, BEM. NZ435872 & 70938; Born Auckland, 21 Oct 1924; NZ Army 1942 to 1943; RNZAF 19 May 1943 to 26 Apr 1974; Photographic, then Secretarial. Citation British Empire Medal (NY1956): Not available. For outstanding service as a photographer and particularly as a Sgt NCO i/c Photographic Section, RNZAF Whenuapai. Citation Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (NY1963): Not available. In Feb 1956 Sqn Ldr Noble was commissioned as a Plt Off and appointed Personnel Officer, RNZAF Hobsonville. He was transferred to a staff appointment in RNZAF HQ in Jan 1960 where he was involved in personnel administration, particularly welfare, discipline and casualty matters. For his distinguished service, particularly as a Flt Lt involved in personnel administration, he was admitted as a MBE. Errol |
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Post by shorty on Nov 26, 2016 8:18:55 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Clifford Mark (Cliff) Kindell A78292 ACFT TECH RNZAF 19 January 1956 to 11 April 1989 and Civilian in NZ Army 15 January 1990 to 28 September 2001.
Peacefully on 25 November 2016 after a long and hard fought battle with illness.
A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held in due course and further details will be advised.
Condolences to Jane and family members
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 26, 2016 8:54:16 GMT 12
WEEDS, Allan Arthur: Sgt WOAG RNZAF 431385. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Friday, November 25, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Catherine May (May) and the late Lavene, in his 92nd year. Inspirational and much loved dad and father-in-law of Carole and Barrey Colyer, Dianne and David Griffiths, Shelley and Anton, and Kevin, loved and respected stepfather of Mary, Margaret and Phil, Greg and Dianne, Marilyn and Murray, and Colleen. A service to celebrate Allan's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, November 30, at 2.00pm, the service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Apartment 6, Cargill Court, 1 Cargill St, Invercargill.
Avenal Park Funeral Home. F.D.A.N.Z.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 26, 2016 11:23:45 GMT 12
WEEDS, Allan Arthur: Sgt WOAG RNZAF 431385. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Friday, November 25, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Catherine May (May) and the late Lavene, in his 92nd year. Inspirational and much loved dad and father-in-law of Carole and Barrey Colyer, Dianne and David Griffiths, Shelley and Anton, and Kevin, loved and respected stepfather of Mary, Margaret and Phil, Greg and Dianne, Marilyn and Murray, and Colleen. A service to celebrate Allan's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, November 30, at 2.00pm, the service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Apartment 6, Cargill Court, 1 Cargill St, Invercargill. Avenal Park Funeral Home. F.D.A.N.Z. His service number was actually NZ4313185. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 26, 2016 11:28:31 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Clifford Mark (Cliff) Kindell A78292 ACFT TECH RNZAF 19 January 1956 to 11 April 1989 and Civilian in NZ Army 15 January 1990 to 28 September 2001. Peacefully on 25 November 2016 after a long and hard fought battle with illness. A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held in due course and further details will be advised. Condolences to Jane and family members From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999: Chief of Air Staff Commendation (abbreviated citation) KINDELL, Corporal Clifford Mark, 78292, Instrument Fitter. (1966) - for outstanding service as an instrument fitter with the Instrument Repair Section, 1 Repair Depot, Woodbourne.
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Post by camtech on Nov 28, 2016 12:13:23 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Clifford Mark (Cliff) Kindell A78292 ACFT TECH RNZAF 19 January 1956 to 11 April 1989 and Civilian in NZ Army 15 January 1990 to 28 September 2001. Peacefully on 25 November 2016 after a long and hard fought battle with illness. A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held in due course and further details will be advised. Condolences to Jane and family members Another Insty of the highest order gone to wind the biggest clock on high. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2016 2:20:48 GMT 12
NEWTH, Ernest Hughburn (Burnie): Corporal, RNZAF, Service No. 644755. Passed away peacefully at Tokoroa Hospital on 26 November 2016 in the presence of his loving whanau. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved sweetheart of Karen. Loved and adored dad of Scott and Jackie, Sue and Andrew, Tracey and Pat, Dion and Kiri, Wendy and Darin. Loved poppa, Burnie Bear & Granddad Burn to all his grandchildren & great children. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Burnie at St Pius X Catholic Church, Main Rd, Tokoroa, on Tuesday 29 November 2016, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ PO Box 459, Tokoroa
GILLARD, Edwin Sidney (Eddie). Ex Service No: 421223 RNZAF. Passed away peacefully on 24 November 2016 at Glenburn Hospital, aged 94 years. Loved Husband of Betty (nee Dynes) for 68 years. Loved and respected Father of Mark and Noel, Father-in-law of Judy and Janet (deceased). Loved Eddie Pa of Hannah, Jacques and Caroline. Great Grand Father of Madelyn, Jordana, Ariana and Anahera. Privately Cremated. Donations in his name to West Auckland Hospice, PO Box 45181 Te Atatu Peninsula, would be appreciated.
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