NZ Aviation Obituaries and Death Notices

[Dave Homewood]

LLOYD, Beryl Ursula (Bunty). Service No. WAAF5210. Passed away peacefully, on Friday 23rd December, aged 91 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Rosemary, Bronwyn-Kim and Colin. Cherished Grandma Bunty to Paul and Vanessa, Lauren and Ben, Hayley and Sally. The funeral service will be held at Howick Funeral Home, 35 Wellington Street, Howick, on Thursday the 29th December 2016, at 11.00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to St. John Ambulance Service, Private Bag 14-902, Panmure, Auckland 1741. All communications to: 35 Wellington Street Ph 534-7300

Donald Forrester BELL RNZAF - Peacefully on December 21, 2016, surrounded by his family. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Gwenfa. Loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Stephen Burn, John and Toni Bell. Loving Grandad of Aaron, Jemma, James, Samantha, Mary and Natalie and great-grandad of Isabel and Alex. In lieu of flowers donations in Don's memory to the Interchurch Council Of Hospital Chaplaincy, PO Box 6427, Wellington 6141. Messages to 57 High St, Motueka 7120. Online tributes may be left at www.heavenaddress.com. The friends of Donald are respectfully informed that his Funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Uniting Church, 64 High St, Motueka, on Friday, December 23, 2016, commencing at 2.00pm.

[Dave Homewood]

FGOFF JACK MEEHAN, NZ426895, WOAG. 75(NZ)SQN RAF. Jul-Dec 1944. Lancaster's. Glossop crew. L d' Hr. Died 27 Dec 2016 aged 96. JP, KEV, RSA. Tauranga, New Zealand. ©75 SQN Assn NZ. Jack appeared in Episode 120 of the WONZ Show
www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/WONZShow/2016/10/75-Reunion/

BROOM, Roland Francis (Ron): RNZAF. Of Petone, peacefully on 24 December, 2016. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved Dad of Raymond Clarke (deceased), Helen Matenga, Allan (deceased), and Jill. Loved Grandad of Nicola, Mel, Leigh, Jodie, Stacey, and Taylor. Great-grandad of Chayne, Jahnae, Sonte, Kalas, and Devon. Messages to 46 Dahlia Street, Palmerston North 4410. Friends are invited to attend a service for Ron at the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Wednesday 4 January 2016 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.

[errolmartyn]

Dec 30, 2016 9:55:28 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

BROOM, Roland Francis (Ron): RNZAF. Of Petone, peacefully on 24 December, 2016. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved Dad of Raymond Clarke (deceased), Helen Matenga, Allan (deceased), and Jill. Loved Grandad of Nicola, Mel, Leigh, Jodie, Stacey, and Taylor. Great-grandad of Chayne, Jahnae, Sonte, Kalas, and Devon. Messages to 46 Dahlia Street, Palmerston North 4410. Friends are invited to attend a service for Ron at the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Wednesday 4 January 2016 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.

Broom was NZ4311385.

Errol

[Dave Homewood]

MULLIGAN, Trevor Frank. H77310, RNZAF, Sqn Ldr, BEM, JP Passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital on Friday 30th December 2016, aged 80. Loved and cherished husband of Martha Maria. Loved father and father-in-law of Moeawa Sybil Valentine and Steven, Beau Paretawa Tewai and Elizabeth, Ramon Tawhi whi rangi and Helen. Loved Koro of his 7 mokopuna Michael, Reo, Mitchell, Rhys, Bayley, Connor and Marlee. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held at the Central Park Chapel of Davis Funerals, 150 Central Park Drive, Henderson on Thursday 5th January 2017 at 10am. The Cortage will then make their way to Pa-Te-Aroha Marae, Whirinaki in the Far North at midday.

[errolmartyn]

Jan 2, 2017 16:52:25 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

MULLIGAN, Trevor Frank. H77310, RNZAF, Sqn Ldr, BEM, JP Passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital on Friday 30th December 2016, aged 80. Loved and cherished husband of Martha Maria. Loved father and father-in-law of Moeawa Sybil Valentine and Steven, Beau Paretawa Tewai and Elizabeth, Ramon Tawhi whi rangi and Helen. Loved Koro of his 7 mokopuna Michael, Reo, Mitchell, Rhys, Bayley, Connor and Marlee. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held at the Central Park Chapel of Davis Funerals, 150 Central Park Drive, Henderson on Thursday 5th January 2017 at 10am. The Cortage will then make their way to Pa-Te-Aroha Marae, Whirinaki in the Far North at midday.

From Colin hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 :

MULLIGAN, Squadron Leader Trevor Frank, BEM.
H77310; Born Tokomaru Bay, 19 May 1936; RNZAF 27 Feb 1954 to 19 May 1994; Supply.
Citation British Empire Medal (QB1976): Not available. F/S Mulligan served at a number of RNZAF Bases in NZ and with 75 Sqn RNZAF (Canberra) at Singapore. He was awarded the BEM in recognition of the high performance of his duties, his sportsmanship in representing the RNZAF in rugby and the support he willingly gave to his subordinates. He was later appointed by the Chief of Air Staff to be the first RNZAF Maori Kaumatua.

Errol

[Dave Homewood]

SCOTT, James Raymond, (Ray). NZ 427915 W/O-11 JR Scott (Ray) RNZAF Passed away peacefully in Taumarunui Hospital on 2 January 2017, in His 93rd Year. Survived by His Wife Rae, best friend for 66 years. Most Dearly Loved Father of Peter and Lynley, Leonie and Paul, Barry and Debbie, and Neville. Loved Poppa of His Grandchildren and Great Grandchild. Sadly missed but Your stories will live on forever. A Service for James (Ray) will be held at Taumarunui Funeral Services Chapel, 34 Huia Street, Taumarunui, on Thursday, 5 January 2017 at 2:00pm, followed by the burial at The Taumarunui Cemetery, RSA section. In Lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to Taumarunui Funeral Services, PO Box 198, Taumarunui 3946. Taumarunui Funeral Services FDANZ

It seems this chap spent at least some time in New Zealand:
MCINTYRE, Roderick Nigel Balfour (Peter). Regt No: 420241 Flt Lt Navigator RAAF WWII. Born August 20, 1919. Passed away on December 31, 2016 peacefully in his 97th year at Regis Aged Care, Kuluin, Queensland, Australia. Respected and much loved husband of Pam (deceased), and father and father-in-law of Louise and Ron, John and Elspeth, Gina and Lance and Peter. Grandfather of Meike, Sam, Sarah, Andrew, Nick, Jamie, Jenna and Great grandfather to Toby, Genevieve and Summer. He will always be remembered, loved and treasured by us all and in our hearts forever. A private cremation and family memorial service for Peter will be held in Kuluin and his ashes returned to join his wife's on the family holiday property at Lake Rotoiti, NZ. Please send any correspondence for the McIntyre family to; C/O 200 Whitmore Road, RD6, Warkworth, Auckland 0986.

[errolmartyn]

Jan 3, 2017 10:30:54 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

It seems this chap spent at least some time in New Zealand:
MCINTYRE, Roderick Nigel Balfour (Peter). Regt No: 420241 Flt Lt Navigator RAAF WWII. Born August 20, 1919. Passed away on December 31, 2016 peacefully in his 97th year at Regis Aged Care, Kuluin, Queensland, Australia. Respected and much loved husband of Pam (deceased), and father and father-in-law of Louise and Ron, John and Elspeth, Gina and Lance and Peter. Grandfather of Meike, Sam, Sarah, Andrew, Nick, Jamie, Jenna and Great grandfather to Toby, Genevieve and Summer. He will always be remembered, loved and treasured by us all and in our hearts forever. A private cremation and family memorial service for Peter will be held in Kuluin and his ashes returned to join his wife's on the family holiday property at Lake Rotoiti, NZ. Please send any correspondence for the McIntyre family to; C/O 200 Whitmore Road, RD6, Warkworth, Auckland 0986.

His RAAF service record may be viewed online here recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5244148

Born 19 Aug 19 at Sydney. Wartime next of kin was Mother who was living in Canterbury, NZ.

Errol

[Dave Homewood]

This was the widow of the excellent Air Force author and former Ventura crewman Errol Brathwaite

BRATHWAITE, Alison Irene (née Whyte): Air Force W 3465 Cpl WAAF WWII, patron of ex Canterbury WAAF Association. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016, aged 94. Loved wife of the late Errol, loved mother of Michael, and Pam, mother-in-law of Lisa and loved grandmother of Anthony. Many thanks to the staff of Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village for their loving long-term care and support. Messages for Alison's family maybe posted to the Brathwaite family, c/- PO Box 31300, Ilam, Christchurch 8444. The Funeral Service to Remember Alison's life will be held in the St Christopher's Anglican Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Christchurch, on Monday, January 9, at 11.00am.

MORGAN, Trenton Ian. AvTech (Ret) Air Force. Passed peacefully at home with family on Monday, 2nd January 2017. Aged 45 years. Dearly loved Husband of Shona, and devoted dad to Stella and Zach. A celebration of Trenton's life will be held at The Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, Newstead on Saturday, the 7th of January 2017 at 1:00pm. All communications to the Morgan family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

[skyhawkdon]

I worked with Trent Morgan on 75 Sqn. Such a nice guy and way too young to die, especially with such a young family. RIP mate.

[Dave Homewood]

Ray Deerness has sent me this notice he received about longtime AHSNZ member Jack Browne:

Sadly we have to advise you our beloved father and your friend Jack Browne passed away yesterday at 3:10

He had suffered somewhat to the ongoing rigors of age exacerbated in very recent months by other factors. He spent a week in Tauranga Hospital in late November and appeared to be discharged prematurely, having to be re-admitted to spend Christmas and his 91st birthday in hospital where most of the extended family got to spend time with him whilst there.

We moved him to Carter House Rest Home hospital wing in Te Puke 29 December where care was attentive, warm and caring. He enjoyed a full day on New Year’s Day with family and friends. He succumbed to a peaceful end 6 days later.

The funeral service is to be:

Saturday 7 January 2017 at 14:00 at
Classic Flyers Museum
8 Jean Batten Drive
Mount Maunganui 3116
New Zealand

It would be a pleasure to see you there if you can make it.

Further information available via:
Elliotts Funeral Services
Cnr Gloucester & Girven Road
Mount Maunganui
New Zealand
T: [phone]
E: [e-mail]
W: www.elliottsfunerals.co.uk

The Browne Family

[tbf25o4]

Sorry to see that Jack Browne has passed over.
A long time stalwart of the AHSNZ who arranged the printing of the AHSNZ journals for many years. He also had a long aviation career before retirement.
RIP Jack

[planewriting]

Jack had a well attended funeral in the Classic Flyers Museum. Those gathered included a good representation of the Tauranga area aviation community. He was held in high regard by many and this was shown by the hearse with his casket being given special dispensation to depart with a drive along the taxiway and beyond following the route that Jack drove children attending birthday parties hosted by Classic Flyers. The last time he did so was just on a month ago. The grand finale was an impressive display by Andrew Gormlie in Harvard NZ1096 and Derek Williams in Harvard NZ1091. RIP Jack.

[Dave Homewood]

I'm very sad. One of the last heroic Cambridge airmen has passed away. Jack Morris. His wartime story was told for the first time on my website here www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/John%20Moore%20MORRIS.htm

MORRIS, John Moore. RNZAF NZ422424 Flight Lieutenant and NZ Army R30214 Colonel, MBE. Beloved husband, father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather, died peacefully on 5 January 2017, aged 93, leaving behind Pamela, his wife of 65 years, Andrew and Carolyn, Bruce and Rebecca, David and Liz, grandchildren, Jacky and Aaron, Toby and Sonya, Guy and Lucy, Elizabeth, Euan and Finlay, great grandchildren, Kingsley, Tom, Maggie, Marlon, Max and Iggy. A private family service was held on 7 January 2017. Communication to PO Box 99655, Newmarket, Auckland 1149.

Also
WILSON, Keith George Beresford. RNZAF 438599. On 6 January 2017, in his 95th Year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of the late Phyl, and the late Ngaire, and treasured friend of Ivy. Cherished father of Kay and Paul, Jan, Helen, Patty, and Jacquie. Adored grandfather of Lynette, Sam, Eamonn, Kieran, Jared, Brooke, Kelly, and Anna. Loved great grandfather of Fletcher and Oliver. Thanks to the staff at both Enliven and Hodgson House for their excellent care. To you sweetheart, Aloha. A service to celebrate Keiths life, will be held at Tauranga Park 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Thursday 12 January at 11am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to be posted to Neurological Foundation would be appreciated, P.O Box 1005, Tauranga. Communication to the Keith Wilson Family, c/o P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142

GEORGE, Heather Mary (nee Stewart). RNZAF W3240. 1918 - 2017. Died peacefully on 4 January 2017 surrounded by her family. Loved wife of the late Charles Alexander George, adored Mother of Guy and Alishia, David and Moira, Charmian and Digby, Edmund and Jenny and dearest 'Gran' to Erica, Charlie and Sarah George, Robbie George, Hamish and Fiona Fraser, Oliver and Nicola Fraser, George Fraser. Charlie, Michael, William and Henry George and her great grandson Charlie Fraser. A private service was held for Heather on 6 January in Napier

[pjw4118]

I agree Dave, we have lost three Bomber Boys over Xmas plus one who emigrated to South Africa. For the first time our roll hits 100.

[angelsonefive]

"It is with regret I have to advise that Col J M John Morris MBE RNZAF NZ REGT/ RNZIR has marched off his last Parade aged 93
The Colonel served in the RNZAF during WW2
In the Army he was one of the earlier OCs of the RF Cadet School in its final TRENTHAM Days ...
He was the OC of D Coy 2 NZ REGT MALAYA 59/61
He also has one of the largest classes of RF CADETS named after him Morris Class 1981"

Some of Col. Morris' service in the NZ Army, from the Malaya Veterans org.

[Dave Homewood]

John Morris was one of three members of the family of five who served in the wartime RNZAF. His older half-brother Trevor was a Defiant air gunner early in the war, then later retrained as a pilot. And John's sister Margaret was a WAAF driver, based at Whenuapai. Their other sister Grace was married to a P-40 and Corsair pilot, Graeme Ronayne. Quite a contribution from that Cambridge family.

[errolmartyn]

Jan 10, 2017 7:21:32 GMT 12 angelsonefive said:

"It is with regret I have to advise that Col J M John Morris MBE RNZAF NZ REGT/ RNZIR has marched off his last Parade aged 93
The Colonel served in the RNZAF during WW2
In the Army he was one of the earlier OCs of the RF Cadet School in its final TRENTHAM Days ...
He was the OC of D Coy 2 NZ REGT MALAYA 59/61
He also has one of the largest classes of RF CADETS named after him Morris Class 1981"

Some of Col. Morris' service in the NZ Army, from the Malaya Veterans org.

Herewith some notes about his RNZAF service as compiled by me and the late Colin Hanson:

MORRIS, Flying Officer John Moore.
NZ422424. Born Cambridge. RNZAF 1 Jul 1923. Pilot. Shot down, baled out on the night of 28-29 Jul 1944 with 75(NZ)Sqn RAF (Lancaster) during a raid on Stuttgart. The aircraft crashed at Tevres, Eure-et-Loir. Shortly after crossing the Rhine on their outbound journey their aircraft was shot-up, the rear gunner was killed and one engine put out of action. The bomb load was jettisoned and a course set for base. Half way back across France, with the aircraft losing height, the captain, Flt Lt N A D Stokes, ordered the surviving crew members to bale out. Flt Lt Stokes went down with his aircraft. Fg Off Morris along with M K Drummond, G H Sanders, N T Sampson and W G Raynel, all evaded capture and returned to their squadron.
On 3 Feb 1945 Fg Off Morris was again shot down, this time with 15 Sqn RAF (Lancaster) during a raid on the Hanza benzol plant at Dortmund, crashing near Munchen Gladbach. PoW. Safe UK 11 May 1945. On return to NZ Flt Lt Morris joined the NZ Army as a Lieutenant (455929) and served in Japan with 'J' Force. Later Colonel J M Morris, MBE, NZ Army.
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Christchruch writer Glyn Strange's bilingual booklet No Glory without Effort/Pas de Glorie Sans Effort (Clerestory Press, 2004) details the loss of Stoke's 75 Sqn Lancaster on the night of 28/29 July 44.

Errol

[Dave Homewood]

FREWER, Alan Vernon: Reg. No. NZ413053, RNZAF 485, RAF 232, Spitfire Squadrons, WWII. On January 10, 2017, at Burwood Hospital, after a brief illness, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Fey, loved father and father-in-law of Brent, Kevin and Sharon, loved grandfather of Aynsley, Celine, and Angela, proud great-grandad of Maisie, Greta; and Frankie, and a dear friend of Lesley. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Alan Frewer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Alan will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, on Wednesday, January 18, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

DWYER, Brian John. Service Number 445205 LAC RNZAF WWII. On January 7th 2017, peacefully at Waihi. Aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne. Dearly loved father of Terry and Kathy and loved father in-law of Sandra. Dearly loved grandad of Michael, Claire and Morgan. Always loved and remembered. A private family service will be held at Waihi Lawn Cemetery. Communications to the Dwyer family, C/- PO Box 108 Waihi 3641.

[Dave Homewood]

GORRINGE, Michael Edward Francis. RAF 682681. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 17 January 2017 at his home; aged 75 years. Loved dad and grandad to Brett, Cherie, Thomas, Cole and Megan; Leigh, Arash, Mila and Farah; Troy and Tracey; and Tracee. Loved stepdad and step grandad to the Kearney Family. Much loved and treasured friend to all that knew him. A chapter completed, a paged turned, a life well lived, a rest well earned. A service will be held at the Warkworth RSA, Neville Street, Warkworth on Thursday, 19 January 2017 at 11:00am followed by a private cremation. Communications to C/- The Gorringe Family, PO Box 652, Warkworth 0941 would be appreciated.

MOWLE, Rosalind Jean. My Darling Rosalind died suddenly in Tauranga Hospital on Sunday 15th January 2017, despite tremendous and loving efforts made by the Staff. Rosalind was born on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England on the 4th May 1926. She was brought up there with its cliffs, pebble beach and Portland stone quarries and an ancient civilisation. She attended Weymouth Grammar School and in 1940 at age 14 she became an ARP messenger, surviving many air raids. In 1944 she joined the WRNS Fleet Air Arm and after approx. two years' service, and a small break, joined the WAAF. I met Rosalind when in the RAF. We married on our discharge from the Force on 1st. Sept. 1948. When at school she was a Girl Guide, winning a citation for saving a boy from drowning at sea. "Rosalind was the joy, inspiration and love of my life". Keith A service for Rosalind will be held at St Marys Anglican Church, Marlin Street Mt Maunganui, on Thursday 19 January at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.In lieu of flowers donations preferred posted to St John Ambulance, P.O Box 2387 Tauranga. Communication to the Mowle Family c/o P O Box 3136, Greerton,Tauranga 3142.

[Dave Homewood]

A sad one here, Bill was a great chap.

RINGER, William Leslie James (Bill). Born March 09, 1923. Passed away on January 15, 2017 at Tauranga Hospital, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of Anne, father of John, Bruce, Alison and Lesley, grandfather of Zade, Christina, Katherine, Nicola, Nicholas, Kezia, James and Sophie, great grandfather of Stella. A respected former lawyer, conservationist and peace activist. One of New Zealand 's last surviving WWII Fleet Air Arm pilots. Interred privately at Totara Services Lawn, Hamilton Park Cemetery, 17 January. Please commemorate Bill's life by donation to the Fred Hollows Foundation or The Neurological Foundation. Correspondence to J.L. Ringer, 1/62 Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021.