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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 3, 2018 23:27:53 GMT 12
STEVENS, Gwenith Ivy (Gwen) (nee Pollard). W3492 WAAF. On Monday, 1 January 2018. Passed away peacefully in her 97th year. Loved wife of the late Ron. Youngest daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy Pollard. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lenore and Grant Brebner, and Murray and Roz Stevens. Loved Nana to Mark, Neal, Nicola, Becky, Amy, Lucy and Emma. Nana Gwen to six great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ward 5, Middlemore Hospital. A service celebrating Gwen's life will be held at the Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga on Tuesday 9 January at 2.00pm.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 4, 2018 12:00:41 GMT 12
STEVENS, Gwenith Ivy (Gwen) (nee Pollard). W3492 WAAF. On Monday, 1 January 2018. Passed away peacefully in her 97th year. Loved wife of the late Ron. Youngest daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy Pollard. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lenore and Grant Brebner, and Murray and Roz Stevens. Loved Nana to Mark, Neal, Nicola, Becky, Amy, Lucy and Emma. Nana Gwen to six great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ward 5, Middlemore Hospital. A service celebrating Gwen's life will be held at the Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga on Tuesday 9 January at 2.00pm. Enlistment recorded in RNZAF Routine Orders as Gwenith Joy Pollard, but apparently in error. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 4, 2018 19:38:55 GMT 12
Mike Feisst has sent this through:
WILLS, Donald (Dick). Service No 898726 Born Fairlie 1st July, 1938, died 1st January 2018.
Just been phoned about the passing of Dick Wills. Those in the aviation industry both in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty will have known Dick. The family are organising a get together tomorrow (Friday 5th) at the RSA at Mount Maunganui commencing at 11.30 pm. Come along and help celebrate Dick’s long life.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 4, 2018 19:41:30 GMT 12
Norm Empson has sent this one through, I assume he was ex-RNZAF?
FORREST, Kenneth Trevor (Trevor)
Passed peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 31st December 2017. Loved husband of the late Shirley, Loved father and father-in-law
of Louise and Neil, Mary-Lynne and Grant, Karen, Lisa and Ken, Kenneth and Lisa and Erin, Loved Grandad of Morgan, Alex, Georgia,
Kassandra, Kyra, and Gordon. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 2pm.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 4, 2018 20:32:06 GMT 12
Norm Empson has sent this one through, I assume he was ex-RNZAF? FORREST, Kenneth Trevor (Trevor) Passed peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 31st December 2017. Loved husband of the late Shirley, Loved father and father-in-law of Louise and Neil, Mary-Lynne and Grant, Karen, Lisa and Ken, Kenneth and Lisa and Erin, Loved Grandad of Morgan, Alex, Georgia, Kassandra, Kyra, and Gordon. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 2pm. Not WWII RNZAF. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 5, 2018 23:26:35 GMT 12
I just had word from Dan Carrodus that his uncle, Wing Commander Owen Hardy DFC, passed away yesterday at his home in Portsmouth, England, aged 95. Owen was a fighter ace who served with No.'s 72 and 485 (NZ) Squadrons. He was a great chap, I really enjoyed talking with him on several occasions, and he was a guest on the Wings Over New Zealand Show. In 2017 he flew a Spitfire again for his 95th birthday.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 6, 2018 10:45:23 GMT 12
I just had word from Dan Carrodus that his uncle, Wing Commander Owen Hardy DFC, passed away yesterday at his home in Portsmouth, England, aged 95. Owen was a fighter ace who served with No.'s 72 and 485 (NZ) Squadrons. He was a great chap, I really enjoyed talking with him on several occasions, and he was a guest on the Wings Over New Zealand Show. In 2017 he flew a Spitfire again for his 95th birthday. Dave, Could you please define 'yesterday' for my records? Your post appears to have been made close to the midnight hour. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 6, 2018 10:51:45 GMT 12
It was 'yesterday' in Dan's email which was sent to me on 5 January 2018 at 10:08:24 PM NZDT
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 6, 2018 11:10:37 GMT 12
FARROW, Marjorie (Midge). (Service No. 425355, Squadron Adjutant, WAAF.) Passed away peacefully at Tararu Rest Home, Thames, on 31 December 2017; aged 95 years. Much loved wife of Phillip (deceased). A truly treasured and respected friend of Carol (Tauranga) and Earle, Carolyn, Elizabeth and Katherine (Australia). At her request Marjorie has had a private cremation. 'Per Ardua Ad Astra'.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 6, 2018 13:48:08 GMT 12
I just had word from Dan Carrodus that his uncle, Wing Commander Owen Hardy DFC, passed away yesterday at his home in Portsmouth, England, aged 95. Owen was a fighter ace who served with No.'s 72 and 485 (NZ) Squadrons. He was a great chap, I really enjoyed talking with him on several occasions, and he was a guest on the Wings Over New Zealand Show. In 2017 he flew a Spitfire again for his 95th birthday. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : HARDY, Flight Lieutenant Owen Leslie, DFC*. NZ411399; Born Auckland, 31 Jul 1922; RNZAF 2 Mar 1941 to 1 Jun 1946; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (21 May 1943): [72 Sqn RAF (Spitfire)] This officer has completed 70 sorties, including a number in the campaign in North Africa, where he rendered excellent service. In air combat he has destroyed 3 enemy aircraft, while in low level machine gun attacks on enemy transport he has achieved success. Flying Officer Hardy is a keen and skilful section leader.Citation Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross (14 Sep 1945): [485 Sqn RNZAF (Spitfire)] Flight Lieutenant Hardy has now completed his second tour of operational duty. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross on his first tour, he has destroyed one enemy aircraft, probably destroyed another and damaged two. During his second tour he has destroyed 15 mechanical transports, one locomotive and ammunition train. He has also damaged one ship, several barges and other transports. This officer has never been deterred by enemy opposition from completing his allotted tasks. Flight Lieutenant Hardy has always displayed courage, determination and a fine fighting spirit. Credited with three enemy aircraft destroyed, one probable and five damaged, with one destroyed on the ground. Errol |
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Post by planewriting on Jan 7, 2018 7:25:49 GMT 12
Norm Empson has sent this one through, I assume he was ex-RNZAF? FORREST, Kenneth Trevor (Trevor) Passed peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 31st December 2017. Loved husband of the late Shirley, Loved father and father-in-law of Louise and Neil, Mary-Lynne and Grant, Karen, Lisa and Ken, Kenneth and Lisa and Erin, Loved Grandad of Morgan, Alex, Georgia, Kassandra, Kyra, and Gordon. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 2pm. Not WWII RNZAF. Errol Norm Empson was in the RNZAF from, I think, 1951 to 1973. He recently retired as head archivist at Classic Flyers Museum, Tauranga. |
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 7, 2018 11:51:09 GMT 12
Norm Empson was in the RNZAF from, I think, 1951 to 1973. He recently retired as head archivist at Classic Flyers Museum, Tauranga. Dave's and my remarks refer to Forrest, not Empson. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 7, 2018 12:45:36 GMT 12
Yes, Norm is alive and well. He usually sends though details of aviation-related deaths.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 9, 2018 11:41:37 GMT 12
Dave, Could you please define 'yesterday' for my records? Your post appears to have been made close to the midnight hour. Errol Just confirming that Owen passed away on the 4th of January 2018, in the UK. |
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Post by isc on Jan 9, 2018 13:09:41 GMT 12
Speed. James Alan (Jim) RNZAF 74023, on Jan 2nd/2018.
messages toSpeed familyc/o 19 London StLondon & Whitmore Sts., Christchurch 8013. Donations to Nurse Maude. Service to be held at John Rhind Chaple off London and Whitmore Sts Chch, on Thurs Jan 11th at 1.00 pm. isc notice Chch Press.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 9, 2018 14:46:55 GMT 12
More details here:
SPEED, James Alan (Jim):
RNZAF 74023. On January 7, 2018, passed away at Christchurch Hospital; aged 89 years. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Yvonne and Darryl, and Robyn. Loved Grandad of Thomas, and Alex. Andrew, and Lisa. Messages to the Speed Family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and maybe made at the service. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance off London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Thursday, January 11, at 1.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 11, 2018 13:59:34 GMT 12
COX, John MacDonald:
RNZAF, Leading Air Craftsman, #437375. Peacefully on January 9, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Doreen for 70 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Valerie, Gavin and Andrea and Murray and Kerry. Loved granddad of Ryan and Sarah, Sherie, Hayley and Shane, Carson and Demi, Courtney and Scott, and Jared. Loved great-grandad of Mila and Toby; Lucy, and Louie. Messages to the Cox family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145 or bvcox@xtra.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Order of St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Memorial Service to celebrate John's life, will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Saturday, January 13, at 2.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 11, 2018 21:23:19 GMT 12
Here are the details of the funeral for Owen Hardy DFC*.
"Funeral arranged for 24th January at 11.15 am UK time. We have a 45 min slot at Portchester Crematorium, Portsmouth (well closer to Fareham actually), and afterwards at The Seagull Pub for around 12.30pm"
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Post by planewriting on Jan 12, 2018 6:39:32 GMT 12
Norm Empson was in the RNZAF from, I think, 1951 to 1973. He recently retired as head archivist at Classic Flyers Museum, Tauranga. Dave's and my remarks refer to Forrest, not Empson. Errol Errol I was referring to the ambiguous sentence "Norm Empson has sent this one through, I assume he was ex-RNZAF?" Peter |
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Post by isc on Jan 12, 2018 13:43:45 GMT 12
Ramsay. Thomas Alfred(Tom) Flight Lt RNZAF 416042. On Jan 10th at Albarosa Rest Home, In his 98TH yr. Donations to St JoLanghns Ambulance in lieu of flowers. Fun HchChch Cc/o PO coeral for John will be held at the Westpark chapel, 467 Wairaki Rd, Burnside, on Mon Jan 15th at 10.00 am, followed by a private cremation.
Brown. Craig Lang. LAC, RNZAF 4215233. No., 6 Flying boat Squadron. Jan 4th/18 atIona Home & Hospital Oamaru. In his 95th yr. A service will be held at the Whitestone Chapel,54 Weston Rd Oamaru on Mon Jan 15th at 1.30 pm, followed by a private cremation. Craig has requested that evertone comes casually dressed. No flowers by request. Messages: C/O Adrianne Borrie, 15 KRD Oamaru 9494.
Cox. Jhn MacDonald. LAC, RNZAF 437375, on Jan 9th at Chch Hospital aged 92 yrs. Messages to Cox family c/o PO box10345 Chch 8145, or bvcox@xtra.co.nz. Donations to St John in llieu of flowers. A memorial service will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel,297 Ferry Rd, on Sat Jan 13th at 2pm.
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