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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 17, 2017 10:26:31 GMT 12
I just heard that Les Larsen, the NZ Warbirds hangar manager at Ardmore, has passed away. Always a friendly and helpful chap when I have visited there. RIP Les.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 17, 2017 22:23:50 GMT 12
RIP Clive Woodward Estcourt NZ391045
Bomb Aimer with No. 75 (NZ) Squadron and No. 7 Squadron PFF
Clive passed away this morning, aged 99.9, just weeks away from his 100th birthday. He spent the first half of the war as a signwriter at RNZAF Station Ohakea before retraining as a Bomb Aimer.
Clive's funeral is to be held on Tuesday 22nd of August 2017 in Matangi (near Hamilton).
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 18, 2017 10:20:35 GMT 12
More details:
ESTCOURT, Clive Woodward "Bomber". RNZAF (NZ 391045) RAF Bomber Command WWII Passed away peacefully at Sunningdale Rest Home on 17th August 2017 aged 99 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marian. Dearly loved Father and Father in Law of Paul & Cherry, Trina and Kevin and Pat. Loved Pop of Kelly, Ben and Taryn, Kerry, Dan and Jen, Gary, Melanie, Dean and Kristen and the late Jane. Loved Great Pop of Morgan, Kaley, Connor, Jordyn, Lily and Rayne. A service will be held at Woodside Estate, 130-132 Woodside Rd, Matangi, Hamilton on Tuesday 22nd August 2017 at 11.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted for Idea Services (formerly IHC) and can be left at the service. Communications for the Estcourt family may be posted c/- P.O. Box 4449, Hamilton East 3247.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 22, 2017 12:05:27 GMT 12
PAGE, Virginia Dorne. RNZAF, Service No.1639. Peacefully, on August 12, 2017 at the Taradale Masonic Rest Home. Beloved wife of Trevor for 72 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Janis, Deane and Marilyn, Michelle, Rosemary and John. Grandmother of Janenne, Jason, Marcus and Fiona, Melissa and Baz, Joel and Ana, Bayden, Bryony, Rainer, and Amber. Great grandmother of Jack, Sofia, Isaac, Leon, and Francesca. The family wish to thank the Doctors and Nursing staff for the care shown to mum. A private family farewell has taken place. Messages to the 'Page Family', C/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 22, 2017 12:22:55 GMT 12
PAGE, Virginia Dorne. RNZAF, Service No.1639. Peacefully, on August 12, 2017 at the Taradale Masonic Rest Home. Beloved wife of Trevor for 72 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Janis, Deane and Marilyn, Michelle, Rosemary and John. Grandmother of Janenne, Jason, Marcus and Fiona, Melissa and Baz, Joel and Ana, Bayden, Bryony, Rainer, and Amber. Great grandmother of Jack, Sofia, Isaac, Leon, and Francesca. The family wish to thank the Doctors and Nursing staff for the care shown to mum. A private family farewell has taken place. Messages to the 'Page Family', C/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141. Enlisted as W1639 Miss Virginia Dorne Fulljames at Air HQ on 30 Jul 41. Errol |
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Post by madmax on Aug 22, 2017 23:04:23 GMT 12
I assume the Trevor Page referred to above is the Trevor Page who owned Page Plating in Taradale and who owned many aircraft over the years including, I think, Chrislea Ace ZK-ASI. I'm unsure if Trevor is still with us>
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Post by Peter Lewis on Aug 23, 2017 8:35:49 GMT 12
I have Page Plating listed as owning over the years 1970 to 1991:
Chrislea ZK-ASI
Apache ZK-BYX
Cessna 177 ZK-DFZ
Musketeer ZK-DII
PA38 ZK-ESJ
Quite a collection!
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Post by madmax on Aug 26, 2017 14:24:28 GMT 12
Hi Peter, Yes, an impressive and diverse array of aircraft. More recently, perhaps a decade ago, Trevor owned a homebuilt biplane, although I cannot recall what type.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 26, 2017 15:54:25 GMT 12
Miller, Phillip John (John). L78210 Sergeant, RNZAF. Peacefully, on Weds 23 August 2017 at his home, Te Anau; in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and Shelley, Phillip and Nicola. loved Grandad and Step-dad. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Judith and the late Robert Morehu, Robyn and Terry Sheffield, and the late David, and uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held in Te Anau with details to be advised. Messages to 8A Blairs Place, Te Anau 9600.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 28, 2017 15:18:15 GMT 12
OSBORNE, Neil George: 81456 Flt LT RNZAF Vietnam and Borneo. On August 26, 2017, suddenly at home. Dearly loved husband of Octavia. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Melissa, and Diane and Russell. Loved grandad of Hannah and Shane. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes Research Institute, 2/40 Stewart St, Christchurch 8011, would be appreciated or may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Neil's life will be held in Cedarwood, 17 Parata St, Waikanae, on Friday, September 1, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at Kaitawa crematorium. Messages to the Osborne family 151/112 Parata St, Waikanae 5036.
And Norm Empson informs that Jim Gray ONZM JP, RNZAF signaller passed away on Sunday 27th August 2017.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 29, 2017 13:03:36 GMT 12
GRAY.Wahiao, Raymond James (JIM) Y75945 RNZAF Service Malaya, Fiji, Singapore, Vietnam. 28 July 1933 – 27 August 2017. Loved husband of Kathleen Loved Dad of Jimmy and Stuart, Loving grandad of Kiri and our Becky (deceased) Loving great grandad of Kaeden.
Jim is lying at White Heron Funeral Home 27 Old Taupo Road Rotorua. Tangihanga will be held 11am Wednesday 30 08 2017 followed by burial at RSA Kauae.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 29, 2017 18:00:35 GMT 12
WWII RNZAF fighter pilot Clarrie Berryman has passed away  www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/2018-airshow/news/wanakas-last-wwii-pilot-remembered/BERRYMAN, Clarence James (Clarrie): Passed away in Wanaka on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, after a short illness. He is survived by his only child Judith and his second wife Thea. He will be sadly missed. A private cremation has taken place. Messages to PO Box 387, Alexandra 9340. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z. |
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 29, 2017 19:24:35 GMT 12
WWII RNZAF fighter pilot Clarrie Berryman has passed away www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/2018-airshow/news/wanakas-last-wwii-pilot-remembered/BERRYMAN, Clarence James (Clarrie): Passed away in Wanaka on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, after a short illness. He is survived by his only child Judith and his second wife Thea. He will be sadly missed. A private cremation has taken place. Messages to PO Box 387, Alexandra 9340. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z. Enlisted as NZ433231 at Omaka on 20 Mar 43, having previously served as an ATC cadet. Errol |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 16:27:38 GMT 12
Another sad loss.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 1, 2017 9:57:16 GMT 12
Kenneth Walter Windsor 4310927 RNZAF. On 28 August 2017 at North Shore Hospital aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Jocelyn (Perry) for 64 years. Much loved father of Lynette and Graeme, Shirley (Bu) and Bryan, Margaret and Michael. Brother of Desmond. Loving Grandfather of 8 and Great Grandfather of 5. At Kenneth's request a private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Kenneth's life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church 187 Hinemoa Street Birkenhead on Friday 1 September 2017 at 1pm.
STOBIE, Norman William: RNZAF WWII. On August 28, 2017, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Eileen, loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Lyn, Judy, Michael and Elspeth; loved Pop of Paul, Dean, Catherine, Julia and Mark; great-grand-Pops of Asher and Fletcher, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Thomas, Jack and Lachie, and Oliver. Special thanks to Norm's friend, Vicki and niece Anne, for their support and to the dedicated staff at Stillwater Gardens. Messages may be addressed to 40 Whitcombe Terrace, Hokitika 7810. Cut flowers welcome. A service to celebrate Norm's life will be held at Club Waimea, 345 Queen St, Richmond, Nelson on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 1.00pm, to be followed by his burial at St Joseph's Cemetery, Pitfure Road, Wakefield.
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Post by starr on Sept 1, 2017 10:46:52 GMT 12
Sorry to hear about Ken Windsor. He was one of my instructors at Auckland Aero Club. He took me for my PPL Flight test on 23rd March 1964 in PA18 ZK BQQ. The last time I saw him was around 1990 at North Shore when he invited me to address a Commercial Pilot class he was teaching to talk about agricultural flying. A great person.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 1, 2017 14:16:25 GMT 12
STOBIE, Norman William: RNZAF WWII. On August 28, 2017, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Eileen, loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Lyn, Judy, Michael and Elspeth; loved Pop of Paul, Dean, Catherine, Julia and Mark; great-grand-Pops of Asher and Fletcher, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Thomas, Jack and Lachie, and Oliver. Special thanks to Norm's friend, Vicki and niece Anne, for their support and to the dedicated staff at Stillwater Gardens. Messages may be addressed to 40 Whitcombe Terrace, Hokitika 7810. Cut flowers welcome. A service to celebrate Norm's life will be held at Club Waimea, 345 Queen St, Richmond, Nelson on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 1.00pm, to be followed by his burial at St Joseph's Cemetery, Pitfure Road, Wakefield. Enlisted as NZ452441 on 23 May 45. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 2, 2017 10:07:16 GMT 12
STRACHAN, Alexander Freedman(Sandy): Flt Sgt Reg. No. 4210193 RNZAF WWII. Peacefully at Rannerdale Veterans Rest Home, Christchurch, on Thursday, August 31, 2017, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Effie, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stephen, Wayne and Sue, Dale (dec) and Jill, loved granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Sandy will be held in Betts Chapel, corner North and Butler Streets, Timaru, on Tuesday, September 5, at 1.30pm, thereafter private cremation. Messages c/- Strachan family, 6 Hadlow Road, RD 4, Timaru 7974.
Any idea if this chap was RNZAF? His service number indicates he may have been:
KEARNS, Lewis Dempsey (Lew): Returned Serviceman WWII, Service Number 4311072. Passed away peacefully at Reefton Hospital, on August 28, 2017, aged 93. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Marj, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Raymond and Julie, Shelley and Ian, Lindsay, and Rhonda, treasured grandad of Krystle and Gavin, Sheldon and Ashlee, Annikka and Tim, Gabrielle and Kelly, Morgan and Suze, Daniel, Pamela and Moanaroa, Laura, and Beth, special great-grandad of Olivia, Kaylee, Ciara, Liam, Braxton, Deegan, and Lexi. Messages to 10 Anderson Street, Reefton 7830. A service to celebrate Lew's life will be held in the Reefton Union Church, 50 Shiel Street, Reefton, on Thursday at 1.00pm, followed by burial at the Reefton Cemetery.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 2, 2017 15:30:26 GMT 12
Any idea if this chap was RNZAF? His service number indicates he may have been: KEARNS, Lewis Dempsey (Lew): Returned Serviceman WWII, Service Number 4311072. Passed away peacefully at Reefton Hospital, on August 28, 2017, aged 93. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Marj, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Raymond and Julie, Shelley and Ian, Lindsay, and Rhonda, treasured grandad of Krystle and Gavin, Sheldon and Ashlee, Annikka and Tim, Gabrielle and Kelly, Morgan and Suze, Daniel, Pamela and Moanaroa, Laura, and Beth, special great-grandad of Olivia, Kaylee, Ciara, Liam, Braxton, Deegan, and Lexi. Messages to 10 Anderson Street, Reefton 7830. A service to celebrate Lew's life will be held in the Reefton Union Church, 50 Shiel Street, Reefton, on Thursday at 1.00pm, followed by burial at the Reefton Cemetery. Yes, it's his RNZAF number. Errol |
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 5, 2017 13:27:32 GMT 12
Does that mean he was a relation of Terry Kearns who flew with 617 squadron. He was also Reefton born.
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