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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 3, 2017 14:53:32 GMT 12
HUGHES, Audrey June: Reg: W.1441Womans Auxiliary R.N.Z.A.F. Cpl. On July 30, 2017, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village. Loved daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Hughes. Sister of Ron and Norma Hughes, Lorraine O'Brien and the late Mervyn, Trevor, Dawn, Noel and Douglas. Beloved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the management and staff at Essie Summers Retirement Village for their care of Audrey over the past few years. A Service to celebrate Audrey's life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Corner of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, Linwood, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 11.00am. EDWARDS, Arthur Frank (Frank). RNZAF 335633 Sgt 1st Divisional Signals Regiment. Peacefully on 31st July 2017, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Jeanette. Much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Moira, Andrew and Randi, David and Juley, Karen and Peter. Loved Granddad of Aleisha, Kristen, Daniel, Thomas, William, Olivia, Kellan, Romilly, James and Duncan. A Service to Celebrate Frank's life will be held at St John's Presbyterian Church, 120 Great South Road, Papatoetoe on Wednesday 9th August at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society of New Zealand, www.auckland-northland.cancernz.org.nz would be greatly appreciated. HOLLAND, David Maxwell (Max) RNZAF 44414 Flt. Mech. Passed away peace- fully at his home with his wife by his side, on Sunday 30 July 2017, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn, and the late Norma; Loved father of Wendy and the late Mal, Maureen and Peter, Leola and Johnny, Arthur and Judy, stepfather of Steven and Angie, Jenny and Rex, and loved friend of Sheryl. Loved Granddad of Donna and Keith, Cathie, Marian, Angela and Matt, Melanie and Turi, Julie and Mark, Hayden and Megan, Jason and Tash, James, Joshua, Melissa, Jonathan, and Amanda; Loved Great Granddad of Jennifer, James, Annabelle, Lucinda, Caitlyn, Gemma, Chloe, Elijah, Charlotte, Courtney, Eleanor, Mia, Isla, Leela, Dylan, and Ethan. A Funeral Service will be held at St. John Church, 149 Kamo Road, Whangarei on Friday 4 August 2017 at 1pm, followed by a burial at Mangapai Cemetery, 641 Ormandy Road, Mangapai, Whangarei. All communications to the "Holland Family" c-/ PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140. PLINSTON, Frank Anthony (Tony). Squadron Leader D.F.C. RAF. Passed away peacefully at Briargate Rest Home, aged 98 on the 24th July 2017. Loving husband to the late Lillias. Loving father and father-in-law to Carol and Ian, Richard and Cindy, loved grandfather and grandfather-in-law to Piers and Huanani, Thor and Liva, Kirsty and Mike, Caley and Andrew, loved great grandfather to Cole, Cameron, Abigail, and Harrison. Special thanks to the staff at Briargate for their love and care of Tony. A celebration of Tony's life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Thursday 3rd August at 10.00 am. RICHTER, Barry Edward: RAF 4101020, ZL2FV. On Tuesday 1st August 2017, at Metlifecare, Palmerston North, Aged 83. Dearly loved husband of the late Becky. Much loved Dad of May and Robert, Marty and Vicky. Cherished Grandad of Melissa and Michael, Chris and Lauren, Amy, and Jake. Treasured friend of Alison Hawley. In lieu of flowers a donation to Radio Rhema would be appreciated and may be left in the Church foyer. A service for Barry will be held at Central Baptist Church, 190 Church Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 4th August 2017, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery DAVISON, Doris May (Dori) nee Foster. NZ WAAF WWII 5785 Passed away peace- fully on 27 July 2017 in her 93yr, at Selwyn Park Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and Tim, Graeme and Luningning. Cherished nana of Shelley and Steve, Nick, Scott and Karen. Loved nana D of 8 great grandchildren. Forever in our Hearts. Rest in peace gentle lady The family appreciate and thank past and present staff and Dr Scott at Selwyn Park Village for 5 years of wonderful loving care. Doris has been privately cremated and a celebration of her life is to be held 11am Friday 4th August at Parua Bay. For further details please contact family or communication c/- P.O. Box 6027 Otaika, Whangarei. STALADI, Jean Isabel (nee Minto). WAAF; W3304; WA1; Medical Corp. Passed away peacefully on 29 July 2017 at the Whakatane Hospital in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late David Michael Staladi, daughter of the late Eliza and Forbes Minto. Treasured mother of Antoinette, Michael and Simon. Mother-in-law of the late Tui, late Bella, Sheryl and Stella. Loved nan and little nan of all her grand, great, and great-great-grand children. A funeral service for Jean Isabel Staladi (nee Minto) will be held at 11am on Tuesday 1 August 2017 at Gateway Funeral Services Chapel, 17 Awatapu Drive, Whakatane. All Communications via Gateway Funeral Services (07) 3086102 or PO Box 2017 Whakatane. In lieu of flowers donations to the Whakatane SPCA would be greatly appreciated. W/O (RTD) Anthony J. (Tony) McDonald C80226 E FIT RNZAF 8 July 1960 to 12 Sep 1988 passed away Wednesday 2 August 2017. Further details on a funeral and address for communication will be advised when known. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 4, 2017 13:24:51 GMT 12
McDONALD, Anthony John (Tony): C80226, Warrant Officer, RNZAF. Passed away peacefully with family by his side, at Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Cherished husband of Marie, charismatic father and father-in-law of Richard and Lori, and Malcolm, adored Grandad of Stella, Finn, Taylor, and Shiloh, much loved Uncle of Tania, and Leonie, special cousin of Noni. In lieu of flowers donations to the RSA, would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages for the Family may be sent C/- PO Box 30120, Barrington, Christchurch 8244. A Celebration of Tony's life will be held in our chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Saturday, August 5, at 2.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 6, 2017 19:37:26 GMT 12
BRAMLEY, Cecil James (Bram): NZ412573 SGT R.N.Z.A.F. On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, peacefully at Rannerdale Veterans' Care; aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sheila, much loved father and father-in-law of Keith and the late Linley and Derek and Susan, loved grandfather of Andrea, Cheryl and Glen, also a great-grandfather of Finlay and Mackenzie. Messages to the Bramley family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for Cecil will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, August 9, at 12 noon. Private interment thereafter.
RICE, Charles Archibald: (Reg No 4213451) (RNZAF Pacific WW11). Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017, in his 94th year. Loving husband for 69 years of Shirley May (nee Alexander.) Beloved father and father- in- law of Judith and Paul, Steven and Alyce, and Nick and Susan. Grandfather of Kerri, Marcus, Anna, Duncan, Andrew, Hamish, Danielle and Lauren and great-grandfather to 11. Survived by his brother Fred and pre-deceased by his brother Ronnie and sister Frances. Special thanks to the caring staff at Kaiapoi Lodge and thanks to Jessica and staff at Ward 12 in Christchurch Hospital.
"We are all ok, everything is fine".
Rest in peace now darling Charlie (Pop). Messages to the Rice Family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A private Cremation has taken place.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 6, 2017 21:40:38 GMT 12
I have just read in a Facebook post on the RNZAF Sick or Deceased page that Wing Commander Cliff Jenks passed away this afternoon. My sincere condolences to his family and friends, especially to his son Steve Jenks, who is a member of this forum. Cliff was a renowned RNZAF officer and an aviation historian. He had been ill for some time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 22:45:30 GMT 12
I'm so sorry to learn that Dave. Seeing the cutout of Cliff among the AFMNZ's 80yr 80 Stories exhibit was a real highlight for me.
My warmest thoughts and best wishes to Steve and the Jenks family.
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Post by camtech on Aug 7, 2017 10:59:05 GMT 12
Yes - saw that on facebook. Very sad as Cliff was a valued member of our aviation historical fraternity. He contributed to several books, and had an excellent photo collection. His access to records helped solve several mysteries years ago. A quiet contributor and a real gentleman.
Gone but certainly not forgotten. Sympathy to Steve and the family.
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Post by tbf25o4 on Aug 7, 2017 15:21:01 GMT 12
So sad. The passing of a great aviation historian, author and very best friend. Cliff was an inspiration to those interested in keeping the RNZAF's history alive and recorded.
His sterling work with the AHSNZ's Journals over the years was outstanding. A long RNZAF career and then with the CAA.
Condolences to Monica, Steve and all the family.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2017 11:11:18 GMT 12
JENKS, Clifford Frederick Leslie: Service No. 78862, Wing Commander, RNZAF. Passed away peacefully at Sevenoaks Lodge, Paraparaumu on Sunday, 6 August 2017, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Monica for 55 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Carolyn & Allan Harper (UK), Steve & Julie, and Allister & Elli. Loved Grandad to Hunter and Brittany, and Lloyd and Jasper. Special thanks to staff at Sevenoaks for the loving care and support given to Cliff and his family. Cliff's service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu on Friday, 11 August 2017 at 2.00pm, thereafter private cremation. Messages for "The Jenks Family" may be sent to PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
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Post by delticman on Aug 9, 2017 8:04:01 GMT 12
JENKS, Clifford Frederick Leslie: Service No. 78862, Wing Commander, RNZAF. Passed away peacefully at Sevenoaks Lodge, Paraparaumu on Sunday, 6 August 2017, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Monica for 55 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Carolyn & Allan Harper (UK), Steve & Julie, and Allister & Elli. Loved Grandad to Hunter and Brittany, and Lloyd and Jasper. Special thanks to staff at Sevenoaks for the loving care and support given to Cliff and his family. Cliff's service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu on Friday, 11 August 2017 at 2.00pm, thereafter private cremation. Messages for "The Jenks Family" may be sent to PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254. I hope some AHSNZ members will be there in force. DELTIC is booked for that service. R |
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Post by camtech on Aug 9, 2017 11:49:57 GMT 12
I will be in Wellington, but regrettably unable to attend.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 9, 2017 13:06:00 GMT 12
BLACKLAWS, Hilda. RAF No. 461527 L.A.C.W. 1942-1945 Passed away peacefully on 6 August 2017 at Broadview Rest Home, Wanganui, after a short illness, aged 96. Loved mother of Gordon, Ian, and Yvonne. Mother-in-law to Robyn. Grandma to all her treasured grandchildren. Thanks to the staff at Masonic and more recently Broadview for their wonderful care of Hilda over the past 6 years. In accordance with Hilda's wishes a private farewell has been held. Messages to family c/- Cleveland's please.
According to Norm Empson, this chap was RNZAF:
EATON, Athol: On August 3rd, 2017, at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Wynne and Joanne, loved Grandfather of Damon, Shane and Hayden. Great-Grandfather of Jameson. Loved Uncle of Wendy and Roger. All messages to the Eaton family, may be posted c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton. A service will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen St, Masterton, on Thursday, August 10th, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
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Post by tbf25o4 on Aug 9, 2017 14:24:07 GMT 12
I have been asked by Brian Lockstone President of the AHSNZ to say a few words at Cliff's funeral on Friday on
behalf of the society
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 9, 2017 14:31:52 GMT 12
According to Norm Empson, this chap was RNZAF: EATON, Athol: On August 3rd, 2017, at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Wynne and Joanne, loved Grandfather of Damon, Shane and Hayden. Great-Grandfather of Jameson. Loved Uncle of Wendy and Roger. All messages to the Eaton family, may be posted c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton. A service will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen St, Masterton, on Thursday, August 10th, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. NZ39823 Athol Wynne Eaton, renumbered as 70550 in January 1949. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 9, 2017 21:49:14 GMT 12
Laurence "Bunty" Bunt, wartime Spitfire pilot and longtime guide at the Aviation Heritage Centre at Omaka passed away this week.
Following a private funeral, a memorial service will be held for Bunty.
Time: 1pm
Date: Monday 14th August
Venue: Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Dangerous Skies exhibition
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 10, 2017 10:55:38 GMT 12
HUGGARD, Trevor Gavin. Service No. 647805 Flying Officer RNZAF Malayia. K.E.V. On August 7th 2017 suddenly at Tauranga Hospital. Aged 81 years. Beloved soul mate of Isobel. Dearly loved father and father in-law of Kevin and Mel, Tania, Terry and Kerry, and Peter and Sarah. Much loved grandad of Paige, Jasmyn, Liam, Jadyn, and Kian. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held at Waihi Beach RSA, Beach Road, Waihi Beach on Monday August 14th at 11am to be followed by private cremation. Communications to the Huggard family, C/- PO Box 108 Waihi 3641.
SANDERSON, Anthony Graham (Sandy). Squadron Leader retired RNZAF P75867 and retired Justice of the Peace, on the 8th August 2017. Loving husband and friend to Joan for 59yrs. Loved and loving dad and best father in law to Linda and Noel, Dan and Grace, loving grandfather to Sandie, Simone and Sarah. Many thanks to Dr Cutfield and the nursing staff in Anawhata Ward at Waitakere Hospital for all your excellent and compassionate care. Rest easy Dad, you can sleep now, we love you. Memorial service details to follow. All communications to the Sanderson family can be made c/o Morrison Funeral Directors 09 8360029
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 10, 2017 14:02:18 GMT 12
Another of my Cambridge airmen friends  RICHARDSON, John Charles Stewart. Passed away peacefully at Resthaven Home and Hospital on Wednesday, 2nd August 2017. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the Late Margaret. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of June and Ross and Ian and Trish. Grandfather of Scott and Gudren, Glen and Caroline, Aaron, Amber and Chris, Haley and Kurt. Great- Grandfather of 11. A special thanks to the Staff at Resthaven Home and Hospital for their care of John. At John's request a private cremation has taken place. All communications to the Richardson Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434. www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/John%20Richardson.htm |
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Post by delticman on Aug 11, 2017 19:57:18 GMT 12
I have been asked by Brian Lockstone President of the AHSNZ to say a few words at Cliff's funeral on Friday on behalf of the society Good turn out for Cliff today including AHSNZ members, CAA and ex RNZAF friends. Universal- J, will last for ever, thanks for that memory tbf2504. |
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Post by pjw4118 on Aug 12, 2017 10:18:12 GMT 12
TAIT Ray DFC NZ4213951 Navigator 75 squadron ( Kilpatrick crew) on 12 August in Bay of Islands.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 13, 2017 13:43:59 GMT 12
TAIT, Raymond Sinclair (Ray). DFC, Ld'H, RNZAF. NZ4213951 & 132272, FGOFF, NAVIGATOR, 1942-45. 75 (NZ) SQN RAF, LANCASTER, 35 Ops. On 10 August 2017, at Kerikeri Retirement Village. Beloved husband of the late Keitha and much loved mother of John and Janet, Jenny and Glenn. Loved Granddad and Great Granddad. A service to celebrate the life of Ray will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Russell on Tuesday 15 August 2017 at 11:00am followed by private cremation. All communications to 121 Linton Road, RD 1, Maungaturoto.
MACE, Peter Warwick. 437407, RNZAF, Leading Aircraftsman Passed away 1 August 2017, age 93, in the company of his family. Loved husband of the late Joan; cherished father and father-in-law of the late Adrienne, Alison and Des, Stephen, Greg and Maris, Virginia and Robert, Roger and Helen, Richard and Gillian, Sandra and Jonathan; proud Pop of 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed. A private, family service has been held.
LOWEN, Richard Ernest: Reg. No. 75830, Flight Lt, AC1, RNZAF. On August 9, 2017, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, aged 86 years. A much loved husband of the late Eunice, respected father and mentor of Jonathan, and the late Martin, cherished father-in-law of Elisabeth, precious granddad of Imogen, Felicity, Fergus; and a very special 'Grump' of Katelyn. Thanks to everyone for being a part of Richard's life. Special thanks to those who were with him towards the end. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Richard Lowen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Richard's life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, August 15, at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
More details on Bunty
BUNT, Laurence Harcourt (Bunty): Reg No. NZ405799 WWII 43 Squadron RAF Flying Officer. Passed away peacefully, at Maxwell Care Home, on Monday, August 7, 2017, in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorna, much loved father and father-in-law of David and Sandra, and Ian. Loved grandad of Joanna and Phillipa; Kimberley and Kendall. Special thanks to the staff at Maxwell Care Home for their love and care. Messages may be sent to the Bunt family, 29 South Terrace, Picton 7220. At Bunty's request, a private farewell has been held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the memorial service or sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A memorial service for Bunty will be held in the WWII Display Hall, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, 79 Aerodrome Road, Omaka, at 1.00pm on Monday, August 14.
HOLT, Charles Anthony. Serv No. 3085286, Cpl, RAF. On 5th August 2017, peacefully at NorthHaven Hospital. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Doreen. Loved father of Chris, and Tracey and her partner Michael. Loved poppy of Jessica, Sarah and Brittany. A service to celebrate Poppy's life will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Red Beach on Saturday, the 19th of August 2017 at 2:00 PM followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Canteen would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to "The Holt Family" P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0943
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 15, 2017 11:21:32 GMT 12
RUSCOE, Allan James: (Service No E690349, Flt Sgt, MTSO, Malaya, RNZAF). Peacefully (surrounded by his loving family) at the Booms Lodge, Thames, on 12th August, 2017; in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband and best friend for the past 60 years of June. Much loved Dad of Raewyn, Kim and Philip, and special Dad of Michael. Cherished Granddad of Jamie, Christinia, Devon, Sacha, Britani, Great-Granddad of Kamrin and Shannon, and best friend to Patch. A celebration of Allan's life will be held at Twentymans Grahamstown Chapel, 102 Kirkwood Street, Thames, on Friday 18th August, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Communications to: 102 Martha Street, Thames.
LINES, Edward (Ted) Arthur: Passed away 12.8.2017, at Waikato Hospital after a short illness. In his 94th year. Army No. 614437, RNZAF No 441812, Police No 1244 (at time of retiring), RSA Returned No 441812. Much loved husband of the Late Heather. Greatly loved Dad of Susan, Lyndy & Russell (Rusty), the late Eddie, and Cathy. Much loved Grandad and Poppa of Daniel, Ben & Jamie, Nick, Russ, Fred, Daisy and Greta. You are so loved and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace as you reunite with Heather and Eddie. A service will be held to remember Ted, at Seddon Park Funeral Home, 49 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton, at 1.30pm, Thursday 17th August 2017. In lieu of flowers, Ted's family would appreciate a donation to St John Ambulance Association, Private Bag, 3215, Hamilton 3240, or these may be left at the service. All communications to the LINES family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
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