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Post by thomarse on Aug 8, 2018 14:46:02 GMT 12
Thanks Errol
Do I recall that Morrie was also involved in an incident with a C47?
Tom J
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 8, 2018 18:47:40 GMT 12
Thanks Errol Do I recall that Morrie was also involved in an incident with a C47? Tom J None that I'm aware of, Tom. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 10, 2018 9:26:01 GMT 12
BOUCHER, Robert Glynn (Bob). D83746 RNZAF. On August 4, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family; aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Vicki, much loved father and father-in-law of Darren, Sean and Tara, Mark, and Lisa and Romie. Adored Poppa of Nastazia (Starzy), Preston, Brooke; Jasmine and Kaden and a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Special thanks to Dr Alistair Blomley of Riccarton Clinic, Jordon and Emma and the Nurse Maude Team. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Boucher family c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for Bob will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Tuesday, August 14, at 11.00am. Academy Funeral Services. F.D.A.N.Z. Ph 03 343 0919
CLAGUE, Alan Edward: 11.6.1925 - 8.8.2018 (Service No. NZ439842, Flight Mechanic, RNZAF).
Aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Russel and Judith, Kevin and Fran, and Dorothy. Grandfather of 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Special thanks to the staff of Whitianga Continuing Care for their amazing care, family are forever grateful. A service for Alan will be held at The Mercury Bay Club, Cook Drive, Whitianga, on Monday 13th August, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to 11 Little George Place, Whitianga 3510.
BRASH, Nora Isobel (nee Middlemiss). WAAF 2041700 LACW Peacefully at CHT Waiuku on 1 August 2018. Aged 97. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim (Len), loved mother of Lesley and Ron, and Fiona and the late Adrian. Loved Grandma of Chris and Dorothy, Kate and Guy; Sarah, Matthew and Stewart Loved Momma of Jo, Sam, Tyler, Arielle and Grace; Eleanor, Hugo and William. Our grateful thanks to the staff at CHT Waiuku for their loving care of mum over the past 5 years. A memorial service to celebrate Nora's life will be held at a later time when family returns from overseas. Contact: Lesley 021 707 130. Mum, you will always be in our hearts.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 12, 2018 12:09:08 GMT 12
EVERITT, James Thomas (Jim). Born August 20, 1924. RNZAF 631949. 'Harry' passed away peacefully on Sunday 5 August 2018, aged 93 years. Our dearly loved Dad and Poppa was tired and needed to rest. Much loved Dad of Jeanette, Raewyn and Jim and father-in-law of Kathy and dearly loved Poppa of his 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildren. Privately cremated. 'Hope the hook is baited and you are waiting to catch that big one'. RIP. Sincere thanks to the Staff at Remuera Care Home.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 12, 2018 14:01:29 GMT 12
EVERITT, James Thomas (Jim). Born August 20, 1924. RNZAF 631949. 'Harry' passed away peacefully on Sunday 5 August 2018, aged 93 years. Our dearly loved Dad and Poppa was tired and needed to rest. Much loved Dad of Jeanette, Raewyn and Jim and father-in-law of Kathy and dearly loved Poppa of his 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildren. Privately cremated. 'Hope the hook is baited and you are waiting to catch that big one'. RIP. Sincere thanks to the Staff at Remuera Care Home. Enlisted as NZ433142 as an AC2 at Levin as an ACH (Tech) on 27 Mar 43. 631949 may be an Army number? Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 12, 2018 14:09:27 GMT 12
I wondered about that service number.
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Post by stevensa on Aug 12, 2018 17:56:56 GMT 12
STEVENS, Nigel Headfort. Service No. 2252625, RAF. Thanks for the notice on this forum- i am his Granddaughter |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 17, 2018 23:15:23 GMT 12
WEBB William George RNZAF 4215766 24.03.1924 - 10.08.2018 Passed away peace- fully at Kauri Coast Resthome; aged 94. Dearly loved husband of Valerie for 71 years. Much loved father and father-in- law of Lyn, Marty and Viv, Roger and Robyn. Loved Poppa of Sonia (London), Andrea (Australia) and Sally, Bevan and Tracey, Justin and Natasha. Loving great grandfather to 14 great grand- children. Special thanks to the staff at Kauri Coast Resthome for their amazing care. The family are forever grateful. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre, 32 Mt. Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville, on Wednesday 15th August 2018, at 1pm; followed by interment at RSA Mt. Wesley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Hospice Kaipara, PO Box 112, Dargaville 0340 Any communication to: L. Harnett, PO Box 144, Dargaville 0340
BEECH, Alwyn Harold (Harry). RAF1128100, WW2 Veteran. Aged 96 years, passed away peacefully at home on 14/08/2018, now re-united with beloved wife, Mary. Greatly loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad who will be missed and forever in our hearts.
HEDGE, Mavis (nee Stallworthy). WAAF Service Number WAL 2062. On 16th August 2018 in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Harold. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sheryl and Frank Gudgeon (Dargaville) and Kay and John Dodunski (Hamilton). Loved Grandma of Michelle and Grant, and Michael and Great Grandma of Renee, Mariah, Eloise, Jaron, Jack, Anna- Rose, Tyler, and Antonio. A service for Mavis will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Monday, 20 August 2018 at 2pm followed by private cremation. All communications to the Hedge family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
CAIRNS, Owen Leslie. Reg. No: 4314211, LAC, Royal NZ Air Force, 1939-45. Peacefully on August 13, 2018, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Bernice. Much loved father of the late Stephen. Loved son of the late Florence and Alexander Cairns of Springvale. A loved brother and brother in law of Noel (deceased), Maurice (deceased), Florence (deceased), and Lorna and Allan Turner. A much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Owen's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday, August 16th, 2018 at 10.30am to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
CAMERON, Leslie James (Les): Service number 46988, Private, Air-force, WWII | Service number 593956, Driver, Army, NZ-Korea, 1953-1955. Peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, August 11th, 2018, aged 88 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Rita for 68 years. Loved and respected dad and father-in-law of Judith and Terry Hill, Gay Cameron, Sharon and Robin Clarry, Heather and Tony Robinson, and Graeme and Mel Cameron. Loved Grandad, Poppa and Old Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All messages can be sent to the Cameron family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer's New Zealand would be greatly appreciated and may be left at his service. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Les with a service held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 15th August 2018 at 10.30am. Followed by a private committal service.
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Post by angelsonefive on Aug 18, 2018 9:49:56 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 18, 2018 12:06:56 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 20, 2018 10:47:14 GMT 12
FERGUSON, Lorne Stewart (Mick). RNZAF Service Number NZ437380. Peacefully on 18th August 2018 surrounded by his family. Most beloved husband and best friend of Alice, cherished father and father in law to Ian and Cheryl, Ross, Elizabeth and David Matuschka, Katrina and Peter Stewart and treasured Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his 94th year. A celebration of Mick's life will be held at Pyes Pa Crematorium Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd on Wednesday 22nd August at 10am. All communications to Elliotts Funeral Services, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga.
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Post by angelsonefive on Aug 20, 2018 12:06:37 GMT 12
In the Family Notices, Dominion Post, Saturday, August 18, 2018 :
" SHEA,
Desmond John ( Des.):
Reg. No. NZ426750, NZ5801
Peacefully on 14 August, 2018, aged 96...
A service will be held in the Crematoriun Chapel at Harbour City Funeral Home, 56 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday 22 August at 11.00am, thereafter private cremation. "
No details are given of Mr Shea's military service but I think the above service numbers could be RNZAF ones.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 20, 2018 12:37:34 GMT 12
In the Family Notices, Dominion Post, Saturday, August 18, 2018 : " SHEA, Desmond John ( Des.): Reg. No. NZ426750, NZ5801 Peacefully on 14 August, 2018, aged 96... A service will be held in the Crematoriun Chapel at Harbour City Funeral Home, 56 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday 22 August at 11.00am, thereafter private cremation. " No details are given of Mr Shea's military service but I think the above service numbers could be RNZAF ones. NZ426750 Desmond John O'Shea enlisted at Wigram as an ACH (ADU) on 30 May 42. NZ5801 is more likely to have been an RNZN one. Perhaps he transferred out of the RNZAF and into the RNZN? Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 22, 2018 19:08:37 GMT 12
DEMPSTER, Mary Mitchell (May): WW2 WAAF LACW Service No. 897721. Peacefully at Hillview Home, Te Kuiti on Tuesday, 21st August 2018, in her 98th year. Born Braidwood, Scotland. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and Margaret. An especially loved sister, aunt and friend to all in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. May's funeral service will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Te Kuiti on Friday, 24th August at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to 'IHC Supporting Children' would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the Dempster Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941. In the care of VJ Williams & Sons FDANZ
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 25, 2018 14:03:31 GMT 12
Air Commodore Peter Hughes Not a New Zealander but he flew with No. 489 (NZ) Squadron during WWII (thanks to Jonathan Pote and Peter Wheeler for this link) Click for full obit here |
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Post by angelsonefive on Aug 27, 2018 8:54:14 GMT 12
In the DomPost, Sat., August 25th, 2018.
" IRWIN, David Hirst Skinner :
NZ439183, Flt Sgt, RNZAF, 1939-1945. On 17th August 2018 at Arbor House. Aged 93 years...
A private family service has been held...
A Memorial Service for David will be held at the Papawhai Marae, Pah road, Greytown, on Saturday 29th September 2018 at 2:00 pm."
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 31, 2018 11:13:01 GMT 12
BOONE, John Trevor Stanley: Leading Aircraftsman RNZAF 421413. Died at Mayfair Lifecare on August 26, 2018, aged 98 years. Devoted and dearly loved husband of June for 74 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jan and Graham Edwards and Trevor Boone. Treasured grandfather and great-grandad John, of Suzanne and Vicki, Paula and Rebecca and their families. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Mayfair Lifecare, Christchurch for their loving care of John and their continuing care of June. As requested by John, a direct cremation has taken place. Messages to the family c/- Bell, Lamb and Trotter, PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
Evelyn Frances Hutchins (nee Bovett) W2767 23 October 1913 - 27 August 2018.Our dearly beloved Matriarch passed peacefully in her 105th year, surrounded by family at Wellington Hospital. Respected and adored wife of the late Thomas Duncan and remarkable Mother, Gran and Great-gran of Janice & Steve Winter (Napier), Haydn, Alicia & Coco (Vancouver), Hayley, Ethan & fur baby Elmo (Vancouver), Kyle, Hui & fur babies Dakine, Stitch, Max & Sushi (Maui), Philip, Cindy & Nikita and Kay. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Wellington Free Ambulance, P O Box 601, Wellington 6140 would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Hutchins family may be left here in Evelyn’s tribute book or may be posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville. A service for Evelyn will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Johnsonville, Wellington on Monday 3 September 2018 at 1.30pm followed by interment at Makara Cemetery.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 5, 2018 12:08:58 GMT 12
SMITH, Bert: Reg. No. NZ4215511, Leading Aircraftman, RNZAF. ZL3GZ New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village Blenheim. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marge, and Lorna, loved Step-father of John and Miriam Brett (Porirua), Pat and Murray Reedy (Greymouth), Sheila and Brian Dixon (Harihari), loved by all his Step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved uncle Bert of John and Deniece and the Smith family. Messages to PO Box 69 Hari Harihari 7863. A special thanks to the wonderful and caring Staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. A funeral service for Bert will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 1.00pm, Wednesday September 5, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 5, 2018 16:19:31 GMT 12
SMITH, Bert: Reg. No. NZ4215511, Leading Aircraftman, RNZAF. ZL3GZ New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village Blenheim. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marge, and Lorna, loved Step-father of John and Miriam Brett (Porirua), Pat and Murray Reedy (Greymouth), Sheila and Brian Dixon (Harihari), loved by all his Step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved uncle Bert of John and Deniece and the Smith family. Messages to PO Box 69 Hari Harihari 7863. A special thanks to the wonderful and caring Staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. A funeral service for Bert will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 1.00pm, Wednesday September 5, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Enlisted as NZ4215511 Herbert Ernest Smith. Errol |
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Post by baronbeeza on Sept 5, 2018 22:50:21 GMT 12
Bert was the Flight Service Officer at Westport Aerodrome for many years, possibly 60's and 70's.
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