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Post by pjw4118 on Nov 29, 2016 7:33:34 GMT 12
PETERSEN W J , Bill , NZ 427863 on Sunday 26 November. Pilot 102 Squadron Halifaxes. Bill was also a life long member of the Avondale Lions Club and for many years with the Te Atatu RSA. Bill was a keen supporter of the NZBCA and attended all of our home and away functions.
He was also one of the few remaining Halifax pilots and always stoutly defended these aircraft in discussions with the Lanc boys. We will certainly miss him. Godspeed Bill.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2016 9:16:14 GMT 12
 Aww that's sad. Bill was a great chap. RIP |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2016 9:20:14 GMT 12
PETERSEN, William Joseph (Bill). (Service No: 427853, RNZAF 102 Ceylon Squadron WW II) On 27th November, 2016 passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Edna, loved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Reg, Mark and Jane, Granddad of Sophie and Nathan, James and Kristina, Jonathan, Shavaun and great Granddad of Jessica, Charlotte and William. A service for Bill will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Friday, 2nd December, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. All communications to the Petersen family C/- the above funeral home.
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Post by markfincham on Nov 29, 2016 20:45:20 GMT 12
Hi I hope this is the right place to put this on. Unfortunately Ron passed away today and I'm trying to find Les Maas
Thanks Mark
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 1, 2016 14:37:08 GMT 12
OLSEN, Maurice George: Service No 441822, RNZAF. On Tuesday 29 November 2016 at Karina Rest Home, aged 94 years, 10 months. Loving husband of June (dec 1999). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Shirley and Rob McGregor; and Margaret and Rodney Bethel. Loved brother of Phyllis. Grandfather of Katrina, Donna, James and Mark and great-grandfather of Kayley, Erika, Jack, Ethan, Xavier, Zia, Bailey and Jaxon. In accordance with Maurice's wishes a private cremation has taken place. The family appreciate the kindness shown by the staff at Karina Rest Home and prior to that the support from Lavender Blue staff. Messages can be sent to 24 Haast Place, Palmerston North 4412.
"Gone but not forgotten.
At peace."
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Post by angelsonefive on Dec 4, 2016 13:32:14 GMT 12
In the Dominion-Post Saturday, 3/12/16 :
" VINTINER.
Maurice Raymond ( Ray ):
Of the RNZAF and Civil Aviation NZ, on 29 November 2016 after a long illness, aged 89 years. Loved son of Mary & William, and brother to the late Kit, William and Ellen. Dearly loved husband of Anne...
A private service was held at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Kilbirnie. "
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Post by errolmartyn on Dec 4, 2016 14:02:04 GMT 12
In the Dominion-Post Saturday, 3/12/16 : " VINTINER. Maurice Raymond ( Ray ): Of the RNZAF and Civil Aviation NZ, on 29 November 2016 after a long illness, aged 89 years. Loved son of Mary & William, and brother to the late Kit, William and Ellen. Dearly loved husband of Anne... A private service was held at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Kilbirnie. " Vintiner enlisted in the RNZAF as NZ461075 on 3 Jun 46. He is not among those renumbered in January 1949 so appears to have left the service prior to this. The accident card for the wheels-up landing of Harvard NZ1072 by Wt Off W. R. Kearns on 1 Nov 48 when it was caught in a sudden downdraft when taking off at Nausori, Fiji records his 'passenger' as 'Mr R. Vintiner'. Presumably the latter is the same man as M. R. Vintiner. He may have already been on CAA duty at this time? Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Dec 5, 2016 14:10:15 GMT 12
STEWART, Clyde Douglas (Snow). (Service Nos. 442098, 43125 Royal NZ Signals and R.N.Z.A.F.). On Tuesday 31 July 2012. Died peacefully surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Jocelyn for 63 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Julie and John, Rhonda and Des, Grant and Aulikka, Claire and Michael. Much treasured Poppa of Sarah, Justine, Daniel, Olivia, Mikael, Thomas, Jessica and James. Great- Poppa to Austin, Griffin, Rowan, Issey and Sophie. "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind always be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand." Many thanks to the caring staff at Auckland City Hospital. The Funeral Service will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Friday 3 August 2012 at 3pm. His RNZAF number was actually NZ4312552. Errol According to an article about him in the latest issue of New Zealand Memories magazine (Dec 2016/Jan 2017) 'Snow' Stewart 'ran the colouring studio of Whites Aviation for 37 years'. The same issue also features an article about Peter Alsop's recently-published book on this subject and a brief bio of Leo White himself. Errol |
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Post by thomarse on Dec 5, 2016 20:20:53 GMT 12
After seeing a post back a bit re Ron Fincham, I did some research and yes, it is the one I know.
FINCHAM, Ronald William:
25.3.38 - 29.11.16
Ron passed peacefully at The Gardens Rest Home, Rotorua, on Tuesday, November 29. A private cremation has been held. Loved eldest son of George and Elsie Fincham, late of Balclutha, Taupo and Auckland. Loved brother of Graeme, Noel, Daryl, deceased, and Cliff Fincham, Valmai McSkimming, Raenis Williams and Naida O'Keeffe. He was a loved father, son, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many fellow aviators. Sincere thanks to his carers at The Gardens Rest Home and his children Mark, Tania, Neil and Rachael for their ongoing care. His passion was his family, the outdoors and flying. Any messages to Rachael Hofmann, 25 Pioneer Rd, Rotorua 3010.
Ron was the Taupo-based instructor for the Rotorua Aero Club back in the late 60s. When they pulled out of Taupo, he was one of the founders of Lakeland Aviation and built that up over the next few years. I lost touch with him at that stage, although I think he went rotary-wing and possibly to the Middle East somewhere.
Blue skies, Ron.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2016 23:46:55 GMT 12
McGIMPSEY, George Frederick: RNZAF, Flying Officer, Reg. No. 43165. George passed away at Avonlea Home, Christchurch, on Sunday, December 4, 2016, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Hilda; loved father and father-in-law of Ann, Mary and Bruce Matheson, Michael and Virginia. Much loved grandfather of Stephen and Danielle, Emma and Cameron; Hamish and Stacey, Scott and Michelle, and Daniel; Paul and Edward. Much loved great-grandfather of Jordan, Reegan and Georgi. Huge thanks to the caring staff of Avonlea and the caregivers at Montecillo, Dunedin. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of George's life will be held in Dunedin at a later date. Messages of condolence may be sent to the McGimpsey family, c/- PO Box 28165, Beckenham, Christchurch 8242.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 11, 2016 10:27:44 GMT 12
BOREHAM, Robert Francis (Bob): LAC, RNZAF. On behalf of our Mum, Shirley we would like to announce the sad passing of our dad, Bob Boreham 69 years young, on 28 November 2016. His legacy has been to show us the key to getting through life is to always move forward, better yourself, learn from things past and present, and most importantly exhibit a great sense of humour throughout. Bob has shown strength and dignity for which he should feel proud, as we are of him. Go well Dad, we love you. He will be greatly missed by his wife Shirley, his children Kim, Mike, Megan, Paul and his awesome grandchildren and greatest achievement; Jacob, Jasmine, Kaleb, Kara, Ryan, Cole and baby Zachary. A private memorial service will be held for close friends and family on 16 December 2016. Donations to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, PO Box 7060, Newtown, Wellington would be welcomed.
"I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." - Winston Churchill
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Post by p40man on Dec 12, 2016 9:28:03 GMT 12
WATSON, Allan Archibald (Skip). 4212905, RNZAF, Squadron Leader DFC On 9th January 2012 Skip passed away at Auckland Hospital after a brief battle with pneumonia. Aged 90 Years - less three weeks. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Liz. Cherished father and father-in -law of Lenore and Doug Donaldson, Murray, Peter and Didi, Brett and Jules. Treasured granddad of James, Sue and Mal, Kate and Lindsay; Campbell and Amber, Gareth and Erin; Melanie and Tim; Lewis and Abby. Great granddad to Connor, Dan and Noah; Bailey, Nikita, Mikayla and Xavier. Loved brother of Kevin, Dawn, Trevor and Joy. A Service to celebrate Skip's wonderful life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank on Friday 13th January at 1.30pm. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999: WATSON, Squadron Leader Allan Archibald, DFC. NZ4212905 & 131766; Born Auckland, 31 Jan 1922; NZ Army (2 Fd Coy NZE) 1 yr; RNZAF 24 Oct 1942 to 23 May 1946, Res. to 1 Jan 1952, TAF to 1 Aug 1957, Res. to 31 Jan 1977; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (11 Jan 1946): [19 Sqn RNZAF (Kittyhawk) & 22 Sqn RNZAF (Corsair)] Four consecutive tours of duty involving 188 missions and 351 hours operational flying have been completed by this officer who throughout has shown ability and enthusiasm above the ordinary and extreme devotion to duty. He led his section in a low-level attack against enemy anti-aircraft positions on 29th January, 1945, effectively silencing Japanese fire and enabling another squadron to carry out a bombing mission without loss. Three days later he led an attack on enemy installations at Kavieng, and in spite of fierce anti-aircraft fire which caused extensive damage to his aircraft he pressed home his attack and scored a direct hit on a hangar. Flight Lieutenant Watson’s gallantry has been outstanding and he has tempered dash and determination with a sound sense of a leader’s responsibility. Flew one tour with 19 Sqn and three with 22 Sqn, the last as a Flt Cdr.Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 12, 2016 10:14:15 GMT 12
COURTNEY, Robert Vincent (Bob). (RNZAF WWII). On December 9, 2016 slipped away peacefully at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved husband of Val, loved father of Carrick, Stephen and the late Robert. Loved father-in-law of Caroline and Paula. Loved Grandad Bob to James, and Ryan, and Grandad Toby to Mathew, Rachel and Sarah. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Chapel of the Manukau Memorial Gardens, 361 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Wednesday December 14 at 12.30pm. All communications to PO Box 25173, St Heliers.
LEWIS, Hugh Allan: Service No. 4210106 A.C.1, RNZAF, WWII. Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home on Saturday, 10 December 2016. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Moira. Loving father of Wendy, Ross and the late Diane. Special thanks to the staff of Tainui Rest Home for their loving care of Hugh.
"He is now with Christ, whom he loved so much"
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Bible Society may be left at the service. Messages to the Lewis Family c/- Vospers, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth. A service to celebrate the life of Hugh Lewis will be held at the New Plymouth Bible Chapel, Vivian Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday, 14 December at 11.00am.
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Post by errolmartyn on Dec 12, 2016 12:12:04 GMT 12
COURTNEY, Robert Vincent (Bob). (RNZAF WWII). On December 9, 2016 slipped away peacefully at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved husband of Val, loved father of Carrick, Stephen and the late Robert. Loved father-in-law of Caroline and Paula. Loved Grandad Bob to James, and Ryan, and Grandad Toby to Mathew, Rachel and Sarah. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Chapel of the Manukau Memorial Gardens, 361 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Wednesday December 14 at 12.30pm. All communications to PO Box 25173, St Heliers. Enlisted on 19 Mar 43 as NZ433250, previously an ATC cadet. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 14, 2016 13:43:58 GMT 12
KENNETT, Lawrence Thomas(Laurie):RNZAF 44416. On 11 December 2016. Peacefully at Iona Home Oamaru in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of the late Mavis. Loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Daphne, Richard and Vladka, Gerald and Linda, and Jan and Stephen Ambler. Loved grandad and great-grandad of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jessie and Arthur and the late Lindsay. A service to celebrate Laurie's life will be held at the Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, on Thursday, 15 December, at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. Messages to C/- Box 27 Oamaru 9444.
CLARKE, Jack Moxsom. RNZAF - 421499 Passed away peacefully on Monday, 12 December 2016 at the age of 93. Loving Husband of the late Joy. Loved brother of Elva Coulston and the Late Ron. Uncle of Mark and Julie. Loved and remembered always. A private cremation was held as per Jacks request. All correspondence to the Clarke family c/- Morrisons Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, 0610 -
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 19, 2016 10:27:01 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Clifford Mark (Cliff) Kindell A78292 IFIT 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 memorial Service for Cliff will be held in the Marlborough RSA Lounge of the Clubs of Marlborough on Tuesday 20th December at 1400 hours. Jane and family members have requested that the dress be casual and that if entitled members were to wear their medals
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Post by errolmartyn on Dec 19, 2016 10:59:25 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Clifford Mark (Cliff) Kindell A78292 IFIT 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 memorial Service for Cliff will be held in the Marlborough RSA Lounge of the Clubs of Marlborough on Tuesday 20th December at 1400 hours. Jane and family members have requested that the dress be casual and that if entitled members were to wear their medals From Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999: Chief of Air Staff Commendation (abreviated 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.Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 22, 2016 12:40:31 GMT 12
SPEEDY, Wynn Weston. RNZAF Warrant Officer Service No. 71131 Passed away peacefully on 19 December 2016 with his close and loving family beside him, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 60 years. Wynn loved his family and life. Rest in peace Wynny-Boy. At Wynn's request, a private cremation has been held.
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Post by errolmartyn on Dec 22, 2016 13:29:00 GMT 12
SPEEDY, Wynn Weston. RNZAF Warrant Officer Service No. 71131 Passed away peacefully on 19 December 2016 with his close and loving family beside him, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 60 years. Wynn loved his family and life. Rest in peace Wynny-Boy. At Wynn's request, a private cremation has been held. 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) SPEEDY, Warrant Officer Wynn Weston, 71131, Clerk Accounts. (1971) - for service as W/O i/c Accounts Flight, Woodbourne. Speedy first enlisted in the RNZAF on 17 Jul 45 as NZ452989 and was renumbered as 71131 in January 1949. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 24, 2016 12:03:54 GMT 12
Another Bomber Boy BERESFORD, Charles Wallace. Flight Lieutenant 416444, RNZAF WWII. On Friday 23 December 2016 aged 96 years, at North Shore Hospice. Most dearly loved husband of June for 69 years and much loved and respected father of Sue, David, Trish and the late Brian. Adored grandfather of his 11 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful team at North Shore Hospice for the love and care they gave Charles. A Funeral Service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Thursday 29 December 2016 at 10am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Shore Hospice Trust, PO Box 331129, Takapuna 0740 would be appreciated. . |
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Aww that's sad. Bill was a great chap. RIP
