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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 20, 2017 16:53:24 GMT 12
FAIL, Winifred (Win). R.A.F. No. 2015495 Passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017 at Taradale Masonic Rest Home aged 93years. Devoted wife of David for 73years. Loving mother of Barry (Australia), Carol, and the late Trevor. Loving Gran to her 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A private cremation has been held and a memorial service for Win, will be held at a later date. All messages to the Fail Family, C/o PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 21, 2017 11:39:01 GMT 12
JOHNSTON, Gavin: Suddenly, returning from overseas, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, aged 72. Beloved husband and dance partner of Julie. Adored father of Dairnie, and Dayne. Gavin cherished his friendships, especially those of Sir Tim and George Wallis in their time with Warbirds Over Wanaka. Messages to Gavin's family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Gavin's life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel at 297 Ferry Road on Friday, September 22, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/2018-airshow/news/wow-airshow-original-organiser-mourned/ |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 25, 2017 0:59:20 GMT 12
ANDREWES, Pierce Dudley. 20 Oct 1924 - 23 sept 2017. RNZAF 433216. Passed away peacefully at Auckland hospital, aged 92. Husband of the late Dorothy and the late Zoe. Much cherished father of Deborah and Julie. Step father to Robyn. Much loved grandfather to Daniel, James, Jordan and Terri. Loved by many. Gone is a true gentleman. As per his wishes a private cremation will be held. All communications to the Andrewes family C/- P.O.Box 56013 Dominion Road, Auckland 1446.
TURNER, Marjorie Kathleen (Marge) (nee Killick):W.A.A.F, W3252. Passed away peacefully on 18 September 2017, in her 94th year. Wife of the late Philip. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Angela, Carole and Colin Oram, Sandra and Philip Wheeler, Greg and Frances, Ashley, Miriam and Kim Eichmann. Loved Nana and Great-Nana. We would like to thank Radius Kensington and Waikato Hospital for their excellent love and care of our mum. At Mum's request a private family service has been held. All communications to the family of Marjorie Turner C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 26, 2017 20:24:12 GMT 12
HILLARY, Naylor George: FNZIV and FREINZ NZ423918 RNZAF. Flying Officer.On September 23, 2017, at Wesley Care Hospital in his 103rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ida. Loved father and father-in-law of Pamela and David Bissland, David and Claire Hillary and Nicky Hillary. Loved Granda of Gareth and Liz, Rhys and Anne, James and Ali, Chris and Yvette and Katie and Paul, loved great-grandfather of George, Henry, Jade and Ari. Messages for the Hillary Family, c/- 19London Street, Christchurch 8013. The entire Funeral service for Naylor will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch on Friday, September 29, at 1pm.
IRVINE, Charles Alexander (Alec). Ex RNZAF. On 24 September 2017, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, loved father and father-in-law of Steve and Jilly, Sally and Al. Loved grandfather of Matt, Philip, Jodi, Claire, Susan and Chris, and loved great grandfather of seven. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 29 September at 12.30pm followed by private cremation. Special thanks to the staff of Northhaven Hospital for their care.
MOWAT, Roland Trevor (Trev). R.N.Z.A.F NZ403284 Passed away peacefully on 23 September 2017 at Kauri Lodge Rest Home, Kaeo in his 96th year. Beloved husband to the late Inez and passing on her birthday, now reunited. Dearly loved father and father in-law to Kelvin and Christine, Jeanette and partner Terry, Dianne and Roly Linstrom. Much loved by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Celebration of Trevor's life will be held on Friday 29 September, 1pm at St Pauls Anglican Church Whangaroa and reception to follow at Trev's house. "Never play anything the same way twice." - Louis Armstrong
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 26, 2017 20:36:56 GMT 12
IRVINE, Charles Alexander (Alec). Ex RNZAF. On 24 September 2017, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, loved father and father-in-law of Steve and Jilly, Sally and Al. Loved grandfather of Matt, Philip, Jodi, Claire, Susan and Chris, and loved great grandfather of seven. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 29 September at 12.30pm followed by private cremation. Special thanks to the staff of Northhaven Hospital for their care. Irvine was a PoW, his 454 Sqn, RAAF Baltimore being shot down during a raid on Crete on 23 July 1943 Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 26, 2017 20:43:45 GMT 12
Gosh, he'd have been an interesting chap to speak with.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 28, 2017 9:19:46 GMT 12
BRIGHT, Richard Edward: Squadron Ldr (Ret) RNZAF Q78099 on 26th September 2017. Peacefully at Wellington Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Gayle, Loved and respected father of Richard & Lusia, Sarah & Greg, Robert & JuHee, adored Poppa Rick to all his grandchildren. Stepfather and friend to Mitchell, Tania, Nicole, and Taryn. An officer and a gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our grateful thanks to Prof. John Carter and Haematology Dept Wellington Hospital, Martinborough Medical, Masterton DPU, laboratory and nursing staff. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service for Rick in the First Presbyterian Church, 90 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough, on Saturday 30th September. "Chocks Away at 2pm" Messages to the family may be sent C/- PO Box 2035, Kuripuni, Masterton 5842, or left at www.heavenaddress.comGary Pickering Funerals NZIFH Masterton HARBORNE, Helen Joan Te Koara (Koara): W2618 WAAF WWII. On 26 September 2017, at Nelson Hospital after a short illness, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald George Harborne and loved mother of Robyn, Leigh, and the late Sharon. Loved grandmother of Kim, Mason, Andrew, Jamie, Scott and her six great-grandchildren. At her request we have taken Koara back to her ancestral home at Otakou, on the Otago Peninsula. Koara will be at the Otakou Marae, Tomorrow (Friday), and a Church Service and burial will be held on Saturday 30 September at 11.00am. Messages to Robyn Ngawhika, Flat 1, 21 Chandler Street, Nelson. Emails can be sent to ngawhika@hotmail.com |
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 28, 2017 12:44:17 GMT 12
HARBORNE, Helen Joan Te Koara (Koara): W2618 WAAF WWII. On 26 September 2017, at Nelson Hospital after a short illness, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald George Harborne and loved mother of Robyn, Leigh, and the late Sharon. Loved grandmother of Kim, Mason, Andrew, Jamie, Scott and her six great-grandchildren. At her request we have taken Koara back to her ancestral home at Otakou, on the Otago Peninsula. Koara will be at the Otakou Marae, Tomorrow (Friday), and a Church Service and burial will be held on Saturday 30 September at 11.00am. Messages to Robyn Ngawhika, Flat 1, 21 Chandler Street, Nelson. Emails can be sent to ngawhika@hotmail.com Enlisted as W2618 Miss Helen Joan Te Koara Bragg at Blenheim on 2 Feb 42. Errol |
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 29, 2017 13:56:23 GMT 12
MONTROWE , Roy DFC LdeH , NZ 411925 on 28/9/17 in Auckland Hospital . Roy qualified as a pilot ( surname then Momo ) and was posted to UK . Post OTU his first duty was a ferry flight with a Wellington to Egypt via Malta . With 148 sq he flew 43 ops mainly night attacks against Tobruk . He was flown back to UK and after a period at 11 OTU Oakley , he joined 692 sq on Mosquitos flying 50 ops with 4000lb cookies.
Postwar he joined Union Airways then NAC flying most types , including 12500 hours on DC3s. Roy was retired at 55 from his position as a senior B737 captain but continued with charter work until failing hearing forced his final retirement with 222300 hours all up.
He was an original member of NZBCA and the Wednesday Club.
His ready humour and liking for a glass of wine will be really missed . Godspeed my freind.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2017 14:02:54 GMT 12
"Postwar he joined Union Airways then NAC" - that's why I recognised the name. I'm sorry to read of his passing, thank you for sharing that Peter.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2017 14:53:38 GMT 12
Sad about Roy, he was a real hero.
This one comes from Norm Empson, Jim was RNZAF Signals:
TROUNCE, Frederick James (Jim). On Wednesday 27 September 2017, passed away peacefully at Cedar Manor Tauranga, aged 86 years. Loving husband of the late Gaye Trounce, much loved father and father- in-law of Sue and Russell, Wendy and Don, Mary-Anne and Phil, Diana and Trevor. Grandad to Shannon, Jess, Sam, Marama, Michael and Jamie, and Great Grandad to Ruben, Eli and Jerrico. Our heartfelt thanks to staff at Tauranga Hospital for their care and support. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Rd, Tauranga, on Tuesday 3 October at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. All communications to The Trounce Family, C/- PO Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 29, 2017 15:50:25 GMT 12
MONTROWE , Roy DFC LdeH , NZ 411925 on 28/9/17 in Auckland Hospital . Roy qualified as a pilot ( surname then Momo ) and was posted to UK . Post OTU his first duty was a ferry flight with a Wellington to Egypt via Malta . With 148 sq he flew 43 ops mainly night attacks against Tobruk . He was flown back to UK and after a period at 11 OTU Oakley , he joined 692 sq on Mosquitos flying 50 ops with 4000lb cookies. Postwar he joined Union Airways then NAC flying most types , including 12500 hours on DC3s. Roy was retired at 55 from his position as a senior B737 captain but continued with charter work until failing hearing forced his final retirement with 222300 hours all up. He was an original member of NZBCA and the Wednesday Club. His ready humour and liking for a glass of wine will be really missed . Godspeed my freind. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999 : MONTROWE, Flight Lieutenant Roy John, DFC. NZ411925 & 133321; Born Kaiapoi, 9 Apr 1922; RNZAF 23 Mar 1941 to 29 Mar 1946, Res. to 9 Apr 1977; Pilot Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (16 Feb 1945): [692 Sqn RAF (Mosquito) - LNSF] This officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. Flt Lt Montrowe’s first tour was with 148 Sqn RAF (Wellington) in the Middle East, flying 42 sorties, while his second tour, with 692 Sqn, was of 50 sorties. He flew with the BDT Flt during his ‘rest’ tour. Note: Surname changed from Momo to Montrowe c.1946. -------------------- Joined Union Airways on 31 Mar 46. Errol |
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 29, 2017 19:03:27 GMT 12
Errol its interesting that his logbook only records 41 ops in Africa but a check of the ORBs shows 43. He could have done more but while taking a clapped out Wellington back to Cairo he was asked " while are you still here ".His new Orders just hadnt got through to the LG. He then endured a marathon RAF , Sabenz , BOAC flight back to UK via West Africa and Portugal. He never knew why he had this special service.
After a mishap outside of the Red Lion he lost his Heavy Bomber Pilot cert ( hand damage ) so was limited to target and fighter affiliation duties on Martinets at Oakley.
He was posted to 692 sqn ( part of the LNSF ) specializing in " cookies ". Stephen Watts was a CO prior to Roys arrival .
He always blamed the shrieking engines on the Lockheeds in Union Airways for his hearing loss , yet "merlin ear " has been recognised as a veterans complaint.
His funeral is at 3 pm Friday Oct 6 at 3 pm .
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 30, 2017 17:52:53 GMT 12
BERESFORD, Richard (Dick). 432184 RNZAF Cpl Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital in the early hours of Thursday 28th September 2017; aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Erica. Loved father and father in law of Jania Robison and Allan Shannon, Judy and Peter Leishman. Adored Pappa of Dale, Karen, Lance, Niki, Dana and proud Great Grandfather of Elise. A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at the chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 39 Riverside Road, Orewa at 2.00pm on Monday 2nd October 2017.
ANNAN, Raymond Frederick, Service Number 17553 RNZAF WW2. Peacefully at 95 Years of age at Tauranga Hospital on the 29th September 2017. Loved Husband of Alison. Beloved Father and Father in law of Marcus & Colleen, Christine & Mana, Marcia & Mike, Freda, Philip & Steph, Geoffrey & Stephanie. Loving Poppa of 19 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Service to be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel 403 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga on Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 1pm
(should that be NZ417553?)
This isn't 'our' Ralph Williams from the forum is it?
WILLIAMS, Ralph Llewellyn: WWII Veteran, Reg. No. 409834. On September 26, 2017, peacefully at Cashmere View Hospital. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 71 years. Loved brother of D'iane, much loved father of Johnathon and Wendy; Helen and Carolyn. Poppy of Mishka, Melanie, Louisa and Jonty, Hamish and Anita; Jeremy, Kieran, Lucas, and Hamish. In his 97th year. Communications c/- PO Box 7244, Christchurch 8240. The celebration of Ralph's wonderful life will be held at St Marys Anglican Church, Church Square, Addington, Tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 30, 2017 17:59:15 GMT 12
ANNAN, Raymond Frederick, Service Number 17553 RNZAF WW2. Peacefully at 95 Years of age at Tauranga Hospital on the 29th September 2017. Loved Husband of Alison. Beloved Father and Father in law of Marcus & Colleen, Christine & Mana, Marcia & Mike, Freda, Philip & Steph, Geoffrey & Stephanie. Loving Poppa of 19 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Service to be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel 403 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga on Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 1pm (should that be NZ417553?) Enlisted as NZ43808 on 8 Jan 43. 17553 might be an Army number? Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 30, 2017 18:07:00 GMT 12
This isn't 'our' Ralph Williams from the forum is it? WILLIAMS, Ralph Llewellyn: WWII Veteran, Reg. No. 409834. On September 26, 2017, peacefully at Cashmere View Hospital. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 71 years. Loved brother of D'iane, much loved father of Johnathon and Wendy; Helen and Carolyn. Poppy of Mishka, Melanie, Louisa and Jonty, Hamish and Anita; Jeremy, Kieran, Lucas, and Hamish. In his 97th year. Communications c/- PO Box 7244, Christchurch 8240. The celebration of Ralph's wonderful life will be held at St Marys Anglican Church, Church Square, Addington, Tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. 409834 is not an RNZAF number, so was probaly Army. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 30, 2017 19:10:32 GMT 12
Thanks Errol. Good to know it's not our Ralph.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 2, 2017 21:01:31 GMT 12
BLISS, Kenneth Vivian (Ken). (RNZAF 4214338). Passed peacefully at Pukekohe Hospital on Friday September 29th 2017, aged 94. Loving husband of Yvonne (nee Scott; deceased) for 51 years. Beloved father of Scott and wife Suzanne, Rhonda, Karen and husband John Warren, and Gary (deceased). Proud Poppa of Shardonnay, Shantelle and husband Richard Currie, Suzette and partner Laura Cliffe, Alastair, Peter (deceased), Bella and husband Nic Van Hattum, and Stephanie. Great Poppa of Larissa, Ashton, Zoey, Rosie and Violet. Ken saw active service with the RNZAF as a radio mechanic at Guadalcanal, Bougainville and the Admiralty Islands. Ken graduated with a BSc from Victoria University and went on to teach at Wellington College before appointment as HOD Science Pukekohe HS in 1969 until retiring in 1985. Inaugural member of Pukekohe Probus and active on RSA and Buckland Bowling Club. Viewing at 1.00 p.m. and funeral service at 2.00 p.m. at Pukekohe RSA, Edinburgh Street on Friday 6th October, followed by private cremation. Donations may be made in memory of Ken to the Salvation Army, PO Box 538, Pukekohe. Communications to the Bliss family C/- Grahams Funeral Services, West Street, Tuakau 2121
FARMER, Cedrick Oswald: RNZAF F.O. WW2 437284. On Friday 29 September 2017, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Loved Dad to Kim Farmer, Dale McMurtrie and Keri Dakers, and step-dad to Beth Steer and father-in-law to John. Loved granddad, great-granddad and great-great-granddad to lots of loving children. A Funeral service for family and close friends will be held on Tuesday 3rd October in the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton at 1.30pm. All communications to Cedrick's family please, c/- James R Hill, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216.
Roy's death notice
MONTROWE, Roy John. Fl/Lt. DFC, Ld'H; NZ/411925 RNZAF; pilot, WWII RAF Bomber Command and National Airways Corporation. Born, 9 April 1922; died, aged 95 years, 28 September 2017, at Auckland City Hospital, of complications from influenza. Loved husband of Mary Patricia "Pat" Montrowe (died 2003). Survived by, and will be much missed by, daughter Vayle, son Philip, granddaughters Sarah and Hermione, and great-grandson Khye. A Service will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank, on Friday 6 October at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Foundation for the Deaf
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 2, 2017 22:01:42 GMT 12
FARMER, Cedrick Oswald: RNZAF F.O. WW2 437284. On Friday 29 September 2017, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Loved Dad to Kim Farmer, Dale McMurtrie and Keri Dakers, and step-dad to Beth Steer and father-in-law to John. Loved granddad, great-granddad and great-great-granddad to lots of loving children. A Funeral service for family and close friends will be held on Tuesday 3rd October in the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton at 1.30pm. All communications to Cedrick's family please, c/- James R Hill, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216. Enlisted on 14 May 43, having previously served as an ATC cadet. Renumbered as 70944 in January 1949. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 4, 2017 1:14:25 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) David William Bell 341122 RNZAF. 10.4.36-30.9.2017. Beloved husband of Trish. Loved dad of Tilina,Bevan, Darren,Davina-Kelly and Jan,,Wendy,Paul and Bruce. Loved and Respected Father- in -law of Neil,Mark,Andrew and Greg. Cherished Gramps to all hisgrandchildren and great grand children. No more confusion,no more pain,free at last to be you again. A service will be held at St Saviour's Anglican Church, on Wednesday October 4th 2017 at 11am followed by Internment at the Fairburn Cemetary. All communications to Geards Funeral Home,13 Pukpoto Road, Kaitaia (09) 408-0970
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