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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 6, 2017 9:59:03 GMT 12
This just in via email:
Hi Guys,Sadly another one of our long serving members and friends has passed away. Keith Hill was a brilliant Engineer and a quiet spoken man who had a passion for aircraft and engines and motor cycles and anything mechanical. The service for Keith will be held in the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook St. Hamilton East, on Thursday 9th/Nov at 1.30pm.
Thank you. Kind Regards,Warwick F.Jones
(Vice/Chmn.RaeS Ham/Branch.).
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 7, 2017 15:55:38 GMT 12
The following article was published in today's print edition of the Wairarapa Times-Age, although they haven't put it online.
Pioneer aerobatics ace diesBy DON FARMER | Tuesday, 07 November 2017A FEARLESS WOMAN PILOT who cut her teeth in aerobatics while living in rural Greytown has died in Hawke's Bay. Gay Skerman, 80, was regarded as a trailblazing woman flyer who had nerves of steel and a great love of being airborne. She carried on flying well into her senior years even as a grandmother of 12. Interviewed by Philippa Novak in 2004, Mrs Skerman said flying was in her blood and kept her “excited and mentally on the ball”. She appeared in the television series, ‘ A Flying Visit’ hosted by fellow-flyer and television weatherman Jim Hickey and in 1991 took part in the Round New Zealand Air Race. Her husband Jim, who survives her, also held a pilot's licence and the couple built an airstrip on the 80-hectare property between Greytown and Tauherenikau. When she first tried aerobatics, Mrs Skerman said she “took to it like a duck to water”. So much so, her husband gave her a subscription for membership of the New Zealand Aerobatic Club as a special Christmas present. She relished flying upside down, which is not every flyer's cup of tea, saying she would be happy to fly upside down all day long. Mrs Skerman was also a member of the Airwoman's Association and the American-based ‘Ninetynines’ an exclusie flying group founded in the 1930s by Amelia Earhart. A funeral service for Mrs Skerman was held in Havelock North yesterday.
• Online obituaries are online HERE, HERE and HERE (the last one with a photograph). |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2017 13:48:35 GMT 12
Here's all the details for Geoff, for the record:
ROTHWELL, Geoffrey Maurice. DFC+Bar, BC Clasp, CDeG1940 + Palme(Bel), COdLeoll + Palme(Bel), LdH (Fra). RAF 42726, RNZAF. WWII. Sqn Ldr, Pilot, 99,75(NZ), 138(SD), 218 Sqns. 70 Ops, POW#5865. Born 3 April 1920 and passed away on November 5, 2017 at Hospice North Shore, Auckland. Dearly beloved husband of Gabrielle. Loved father of Zelie and Simon, loved stepfather of Paul, Laurence, Fleur and Luke. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and great grandfather of Stephanie and Jamie. Our grateful thanks to all the staff at Hospice North Shore and Dr Francesco Lentini both of whom cared for Geoff with respect and love. "Rest in peace dear Geoff" A service to celebrate Geoff's life will be held at St Joseph Catholic Church, entrance from Dominion Street, Takapuna on Thursday 9th November 2017 at 1.15pm.
ROSE, Clifford Arthur (Cliff). 10 December 1925 - 6 November 2017; 92nd Year. WWII RNZAF Pacific Service No: 443869. Loved husband of the late Nancye. Loved father of David and Christine (Rotorua), Vaughan and Vivien (Melbourne). Loved Pop to Deborah and Richard, Melanie and Ross, Sarah and Anaru (Gold Coast) and loved Pop to his great grandchildren Bayley, Riley, Katie, Jimmy Jack and Lauryn. A service for Cliff will be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga on Friday 10 November at 11am. Messages to the Rose family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.
WARD, Jack: Member of the RAF, previously of Fairlie, at Elloughton Gardens Resthome, on Sunday, November 5, 2017, aged 95. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loved father of Dianne Toomey, and Peter Ward (England), loved granddad of Patrick and Ruth, and Shane. A memorial service will be held at Betts Chapel, corner North and Butler Streets, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at 2.30pm. Messages to 92 High Street, Timaru 7910.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 8, 2017 18:05:06 GMT 12
Here's all the details for Geoff, for the record: ROTHWELL, Geoffrey Maurice. DFC+Bar, BC Clasp, CDeG1940 + Palme(Bel), COdLeoll + Palme(Bel), LdH (Fra). RAF 42726, RNZAF. WWII. Sqn Ldr, Pilot, 99,75(NZ), 138(SD), 218 Sqns. 70 Ops, POW#5865. Born 3 April 1920 and passed away on November 5, 2017 at Hospice North Shore, Auckland. Dearly beloved husband of Gabrielle. Loved father of Zelie and Simon, loved stepfather of Paul, Laurence, Fleur and Luke. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and great grandfather of Stephanie and Jamie. Our grateful thanks to all the staff at Hospice North Shore and Dr Francesco Lentini both of whom cared for Geoff with respect and love. "Rest in peace dear Geoff" A service to celebrate Geoff's life will be held at St Joseph Catholic Church, entrance from Dominion Street, Takapuna on Thursday 9th November 2017 at 1.15pm. I think the reference to RNZAF may be incorrect. I can find no evidence that he served as such. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2017 20:09:49 GMT 12
You're correct Errol.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 12, 2017 23:28:54 GMT 12
SMART, Stuart 'Stu'. 39386/70497, RNZAF, Wing Commander Passed away peacefully at Mary Doyle Lifecare Complex on November 10, 2017 aged 96 years. Most loved husband to Phyl (deceased). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Raylene, and David. Much loved Poppa to Carey and Campbell, Monique, Gareth and Nikki, and Llewellyn and Traci. Cherished Great-Poppa of his 10 beautiful great grandchildren. A celebration of Stu's life will be held in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, cnr Lyndon Rd and Market St, Hastings on Wednesday November 15, 2017 at 11:00am. Followed by private cremation. Tributes can be left online at www.tlas.co.nz or sent to the Smart family, c/o PO Box 8424, Havelock North, 4157. ROBSON, Dorothy Eleanor: (RAF) England WWII ex WAAF Passed away peacefully on Sunday 5th November 2017, at Woburn Masonic Home, Lower Hutt. In accordance with Dorothy's wishes a private cremation has taken place. "Per ardua ad astra" MUSHET, Ann. Service no. 433027 WAAF LACW WW2 On November 6th 2017 aged 94years. Beloved wife of the late Neil, Dearly loved Mum of Bill, Carine, Ann and John. Loved Mother in law of Sue and Howard. Much Loved Gran of William, James, Grace, Claire, Helen and Alice and loved great Gran of 6. 'In the silence of my mind, where no one else can see, Your face, Your voice, Your memory will be kept so tenderly.' In accordance with Mum's wishes a private burial has been held. Ensom Funeral Services 15 East Street, Papakura 09-299-6646 |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 12, 2017 23:32:40 GMT 12
Here is one of NZ's earliest Fleet Air Arm men, who was missed last month:
PROSSER, Frank Herbert: Lieut. Fleet Air Arm. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 15 October 2017, at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu. Aged 100 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean and the late Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Dale and Denise, Desray and Wim Geursen, Lynne and Paul Hawkes. Loved grandfather of Dean, Shelley, Lauren, Reece, Tim and Ben. Loved great-grandfather of 9. Loved stepfather of Suzanne, Vivienne and Philippa. A private cremation has been held. Kapiti Coast Funeral Home FDANZ - NZIFH 04 298-5168
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 14, 2017 12:12:03 GMT 12
VAUGHAN, Graham: 4314320 Sgt, RNZAF – On November 10, 2017 peacefully at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of the late Dawn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Bronwynn, Lloyd & Maja, David, Tony & Helen, Priscilla, and Nicholas. Loved grandfather of Pascal, Jess, Evan, Matthew, Erin, Kristopher, Aimee, Joshua and great-grandfather of Owen, Grae, and Wade. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice, PO Box 7442, Wellington 6242, would be appreciated or may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Graham's life will be held in Cedarwood, 17 Parata St, Waikanae, on Friday, November 17, at 11:00am followed by private cremation at Kaitawa crematorium.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 16, 2017 23:48:12 GMT 12
GRYLLS, Alan Leslie (Al): 435696 LAC Wireless Operator RNZAF WWII. On November 11, 2017, peacefully at Parkwood Lodge. Aged 95 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of Karen, John & Wendy. Loved Poppa of Peter and Chris. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Foundation for the Blind, PO Box 27-177 Wellington 6141, would be appreciated, or may be left at the church. Tributes may be left online at www.amemorytree.co.nz A service to celebrate Al's life will be held in the Waikanae Presbyterian Church, Ngaio Rd, Waikanae, on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at 11.00am followed by private cremation at Kaitawa Crematorium. Messages to the Grylls family, PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 19, 2017 9:42:23 GMT 12
STOREY, Cecil Oliver Lindsay. Serv. No.452581, RNZAF Radar Operator. On Thursday 16 November 2017, peacefully, surrounded by family at Aparangi Residential Care, Te Kauwhata, aged 94 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Grant and Chikako, Adrian and Aly, Lachie and Karen. Devoted pop of James and Adam; Ashleigh, Brooke and India; Katie, Jessica and Thomas. Adored grandpop of Lachlan, Kaitlyn, Nathan and Tai; and Cullen. He will be forever missed. A graveside service for Cecil will be held at the Waiterimu/ Matahuru Cemetery, Waiterimu Road, Waiterimu on Tuesday 21 November at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations to Aparangi Residential Care would be appreciated, posted to PO Box 31, Te Kauwhata 3741, or may be left at the service. All communications to the Storey Family C/- P O Box 147, Huntly 3740.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 19, 2017 11:47:34 GMT 12
STOREY, Cecil Oliver Lindsay. Serv. No.452581, RNZAF Radar Operator. On Thursday 16 November 2017, peacefully, surrounded by family at Aparangi Residential Care, Te Kauwhata, aged 94 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Grant and Chikako, Adrian and Aly, Lachie and Karen. Devoted pop of James and Adam; Ashleigh, Brooke and India; Katie, Jessica and Thomas. Adored grandpop of Lachlan, Kaitlyn, Nathan and Tai; and Cullen. He will be forever missed. A graveside service for Cecil will be held at the Waiterimu/ Matahuru Cemetery, Waiterimu Road, Waiterimu on Tuesday 21 November at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations to Aparangi Residential Care would be appreciated, posted to PO Box 31, Te Kauwhata 3741, or may be left at the service. All communications to the Storey Family C/- P O Box 147, Huntly 3740. His RNZAF number was actually NZ4211069 - enlisted 23 Sep 42. Errol |
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Post by angelsonefive on Nov 22, 2017 6:26:58 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 23, 2017 13:08:16 GMT 12
WARMINGTON DFC, Wallace Ivon, (Ivon). Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 21st November 2017, aged 95. Much loved husband of the late Dora. Beloved father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Maurice Hart, Amelia and Trevor Ruscoe, and Rosalind and Phil Thomsen. Loved Grand-dad of Craig, Helen, and Becky; Stephen, and Julia; Sandra, and Karen. Loved Super Grand-dad and Super-duper Grand- dad to his many great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ivon's life will be held in the Trinity Methodist Church, 183 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 1:00pm, followed by private cremation. Due to the service starting with a fly- past, please be seated by 1pm. Please wear your happy clothes.
MARTIN, Henry James (Harry): QSM JP RNZAF 435986. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 20 November 2017, at Bob Scott Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Loving husband of Irene, and much loved father and father-in-law to Heather and Richard, Marilyn, Adie and Peter. Loved Poppa of Damian, Kerri, Torin, Chantelle, Jeremy, Emma, and Daniel. Great-Grandfather of Jasmin, Ella, Brodie, Elvira, Max, Sam and Angus. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance, Box 601, Wellington, 6140 would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Harry's life will be held in Cornwall Manor, Corner of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Friday, 15 December 2017 at 2.00pm. All messages to ''the Martin family", c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
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Post by delticman on Nov 23, 2017 13:21:34 GMT 12
WARMINGTON DFC, Wallace Ivon, (Ivon). Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 21st November 2017, aged 95. Much loved husband of the late Dora. Beloved father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Maurice Hart, Amelia and Trevor Ruscoe, and Rosalind and Phil Thomsen. Loved Grand-dad of Craig, Helen, and Becky; Stephen, and Julia; Sandra, and Karen. Loved Super Grand-dad and Super-duper Grand- dad to his many great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ivon's life will be held in the Trinity Methodist Church, 183 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 1:00pm, followed by private cremation. Due to the service starting with a fly- past, please be seated by 1pm. Please wear your happy clothes. I think the fly past will be something to remember. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 27, 2017 9:47:31 GMT 12
I'm told that John Gott was a former Secretary and Manager of NZ Warbirds Association back in the 1990's.
GOTT, John Morris Atkinson QPM. Passed away on Monday the 20th of November 2017; after a long hard fought battle. Finally at peace. Much loved husband of Judith, loving father of Suzanne, Richelle, and Louise. Adored grandfather to Leanne, James, Tom, and Poppy. Great grandfather to Ruby, Mason, and Demi. Brother to Gillian and father in law to Mark. In lieu of flowers donations to Franklin Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of John's life will be held in Fountains Memorial Chapel, 35 Wood Street Papakura on Friday the 24th of November at 1.30pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2017 14:13:09 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2017 14:15:57 GMT 12
CUTHBERT, Gerald Edwin: RNZAF 80365 Flight Sergeant (Retired). On November 23, 2017, in Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia. Much loved father of Jacqueline, Michelle, and Alexander. Loved grandfather of Thomas, Isabella, and Benjamin. Loved brother of Wendy and Brian. A much loved brother-in-law and uncle. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation would be greatly appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Cuthbert Family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A funeral service for Gerald will be held at the Wigram Base, 14 Henry Wigram Drive, Wigram, on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 2.00pm.
AITKEN, Alexander William. RNZAF, Engineer, MWD public servant. Born 10th May 1921. In his 97th year, Alex departed on Friday 17 November 2017. The love of his life was Joan Bull Aitken. From this serendipity flowed his children: Elizabeth, Robert, Iain and Bruce and their families: Fiona McRae, Michael Rose, and Eliza Meldrum. His legacy is the engineering of New Zealand and his precious grandchildren: Sarah, Raphaela and Madeleine Rose; Susannah, Harry, and Thomas Aitken. A celebration of Alex's life will be held at the Wakatere Boating Club (Old Lake Road, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport) on the 5th December at 11 am. As a champion of Northbridge from its inception, his family thanks the staff for all they returned to Alex at nightfall. State Of Grace North Ph 0800-477-133
SOWERBY, Doris Violet (nee Wilson): British WAAF Service No. 2030957. Passed peacefully at Trevellyn Home and Hospital, Hamilton, on 26th November 2017, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife and mate of the late John (Jack) Sowerby for 60 years. Much loved and respected mother of Carole and the late Terry (UK), June (NZ), Jon and Sue (UK), David (UK), Lynn and Allen (NZ). Dearly loved by her 30 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all. Private cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Doris's life will take place on Saturday 2nd December, at 11.00am. Contact Lynn on 021 238 4866 for details.
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 29, 2017 15:07:12 GMT 12
AITKEN, Alexander William. RNZAF, Engineer, MWD public servant. Born 10th May 1921. In his 97th year, Alex departed on Friday 17 November 2017. The love of his life was Joan Bull Aitken. From this serendipity flowed his children: Elizabeth, Robert, Iain and Bruce and their families: Fiona McRae, Michael Rose, and Eliza Meldrum. His legacy is the engineering of New Zealand and his precious grandchildren: Sarah, Raphaela and Madeleine Rose; Susannah, Harry, and Thomas Aitken. A celebration of Alex's life will be held at the Wakatere Boating Club (Old Lake Road, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport) on the 5th December at 11 am. As a champion of Northbridge from its inception, his family thanks the staff for all they returned to Alex at nightfall. State Of Grace North Ph 0800-477-133. Served as NZ42547, enlisting at Harewood as a flight mechanic on 16 Jan 42. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 2, 2017 10:15:08 GMT 12
STRINGER, John Gavin (Gavin): WWII, RNZAF No. 436103. Suddenly but peacefully on November 29, 2017, at Maples Retirement Home; in his 94th year. Loved husband and soulmate of Rona for 69 years. Loved dad of Adrienne. Loved Granddad of Simon, Peter, and James. Loved Grandie of Jessica, and Megan; Morgan, and Harper; and Oliver. Former aircraft engineer for NAC and Air New Zealand, and ex Community Watch. Messages to Stringer Family, c/- Hall & Co Funeral Directors, 12 High Street, Rangiora 7400. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue. A Celebration of Gavin's life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Christchurch, on Tuesday, December 5, at 11.30am.
MACAULAY, Donald Ian (Don) (Ex RNZAF). Formerly of Meadowbank Retirement Village and lately of Grace Joel Retirement Village, St Heliers. After a long illness, bravely fought and without complaint, Don passed away at 1 a.m. on 1 December 2017, aged 85 years. Don's funeral service will be held in the Manning Funeral Cottage Chapel, 31 George Street, Newmarket on Monday, 4 December 2017 at 2 p.m. Special thanks are extended to all those who cared for Don, visited him and took him for outings over the past year.
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Post by chinapilot on Dec 2, 2017 10:39:04 GMT 12
Ivon Warmington will be remembered fondly by students who attended the 'Wanganui Commercial Pilots School'.
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