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Post by Luther Moore on Jan 22, 2012 23:26:31 GMT 12
Thanks Dave.
My deepest sympathy to all of their familys.
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Post by shorty on Jan 23, 2012 11:06:07 GMT 12
PLEASANCE, Philip Ross RAF 900089, RNZAF 74292 FLT SGT
In his 93rd year Passed away peacefully at Hamilton on Friday 20 January 2012. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia etc.
A service will be held at the Soldiers Memorial Church 116 Park Road Titirangi Auckland on Thursday 26 January 2012 at 11am.
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THOMPSON, Brian Connatt. On Tuesday Jan 10 2012 . in Tauranga Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret etc. No children. aged 95 years. No service number avail.
Brian was a W/O pilot flying Hurricanes and Typhoons during ww2. He married his “English Rose” Margaret and she said, in an interview that the Classic Flyers Museum here in Tauranga recorded on a DVD, that “he flew away each day,
I had no idea what he was doing, and he came home at night. I had no idea that he was in danger”. Amazing.. He described the dangers he faced; I visited him several times and it was extremely interesting to hear of his adventures
and we are so grateful that we have a lot of this on DVD. He tells of a ‘devil’ sitting on his shoulders for quite a while and he told the ‘devil’ where to go, and the ‘devil’ finally went away. He survived and recovered from a spin in a
Typhoon that was often fatal to the pilots. He was the only survivor of 11 pilots who trained together. He was an incredible man who asked for women to carry his coffin.
Female relations carried him out to the hearse, all dressed as Angels complete with wings.
Brian used to write children’s stories all featuring angels. A real character
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 23, 2012 11:54:41 GMT 12
THOMPSON, Brian Connatt. On Tuesday Jan 10 2012 . in Tauranga Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret etc. No children. aged 95 years. No service number avail. Brian was a W/O pilot flying Hurricanes and Typhoons during ww2. He married his “English Rose” Margaret and she said, in an interview that the Classic Flyers Museum here in Tauranga recorded on a DVD, that “he flew away each day, I had no idea what he was doing, and he came home at night. I had no idea that he was in danger”. Amazing.. He described the dangers he faced; I visited him several times and it was extremely interesting to hear of his adventures and we are so grateful that we have a lot of this on DVD. He tells of a ‘devil’ sitting on his shoulders for quite a while and he told the ‘devil’ where to go, and the ‘devil’ finally went away. He survived and recovered from a spin in a Typhoon that was often fatal to the pilots. He was the only survivor of 11 pilots who trained together. He was an incredible man who asked for women to carry his coffin. Female relations carried him out to the hearse, all dressed as Angels complete with wings. Brian used to write children’s stories all featuring angels. A real character His service number was NZ412285. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 24, 2012 18:58:00 GMT 12
NOAKES, Owen Leslie. (RNZAF Pilot No: NZ4210526) On Friday 20 January, 2012 peacefully at Mercy Hospice; in his 88th year. Much loved and loving husband of Joyce for 62 years. Special fun loving dad, father-in-law and grandad of Jenny, Steve, Nathan, and Kieran O'Donnell, and Julie, Ian, Lydia, and Matthew Denby. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Mercy Hospice who cared so lovingly for Owen in his final days. A Service to celebrate Owen's life will be held at St Margaret's Church, 102 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Mercy Hospice would be appreciated (PO Box 47693, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144). All communications to PO Box 48233, Blockhouse Bay 0644.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 24, 2012 19:03:45 GMT 12
STEVENS, Nigel Headfort. Service No. 2252625, RAF. On 22 January 2012 peacefully at Hibiscus Coast Hospice after a courageous battle aged 84 years. Loved husband of the late Jean, loved father and father-in-law of Tim, Mike and Dionne, and the late Paul. Loved poppa of his 6 grandchildren, loved brother and brother-in-law of Deedee and Tom, Valerie, Vivienne and Rosemary and the late Penelope. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service for Nigel will be held at St Chads Anglican Church, Centreway Road Orewa on Wednesday 25 January at 11.30am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Hibiscus Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to PO Box 48 Orewa 0946.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 24, 2012 19:08:56 GMT 12
One missed a few weeks back i think:
JOHN, Vernon Graham. (Svce No: 961871 RAF). Peacefully on 6 January, 2012 just two months short of being 100. Dearly loved husband of the late Renee. Uncle of Pat, Geoff, and Steve and great- uncle of Petra, Paul, Michelle, Andrew, Claire, and Shane, and loved great-great-uncle of 14. Thanks to the staff of Takanini Lodge for their care over the years. His Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday 13 January at: Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage 34 Kolmar Road Ph 09-279-9098
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Post by springbee on Jan 26, 2012 10:15:50 GMT 12
I was randomly googling my family name and came across your website.
Peter DeRenzy is my Great Uncle. He lived in Matamata and was a Dairy Farmer. His Brother also served in the War (as a Pilot) and is still alive.
Any questions please ask.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 26, 2012 10:58:14 GMT 12
Thank you for that Springbee.
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Post by Glen T on Jan 26, 2012 18:48:40 GMT 12
It is with great sadness, that I advise you of the passing of ....
GORDON NOEL SIMES,
NZ415376, NAVIGATOR, 75(NZ)SQN RAF, WARRANT OFFICCER, POW, in his 95th year.
Gordon was born in Hastings, moved to Shannon and then to Nelson to make cow milking grease/cream and veternary supplies. He joined the RNZAF in 1941, and trained as a Navigator. Posted to 75(NZ) Sqn RAF, and flew in Short Stirling bombers out of Mepal, Cambridge, England from May 1943. Skippered by F/O E.S. Wilkinson, they were shot down on the night of 5/6 Sep 1943 over Schwanheim, Germany in aircraft Stirling III, EE893, JN-N. Gordon and two fellow crewmembers survived and were made POW. His POW number was # 43282, Camp Stalag Kopernikus. They were eventually liberated, and Gordon married Dafney in England in 1946 and returned to Nelson, NZ to take over the veternary supplies business, renaming it G.N. Simes Ltd. He built a bach, boats and fished using drag nets near Marahau. They had three children and visited England and attended many 75 Squadron Association Reunions during the 70+80's. In later years Gordon's daughters have been caring for them. Dafney passed away last year, and not long after Uwe Benkel in Germany contacted me for infomation on any survivng crew from EE893. I advised them of Gordon's address, and he was very surprised to be told that they had excavated and found his old aircraft including his navigators case complete with papers.
We honour and thank you Gordon for your service, sacrifice and dedication to King and country.
Through struggle to the stars, clear skies on your last flight to freedom - Ake Ake Kia Kaha.
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Post by thomarse on Jan 26, 2012 20:15:08 GMT 12
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Post by shamus on Jan 28, 2012 9:11:14 GMT 12
In this morning's NZ Herald;- BIELBY, William Broader, aged 91. Service No.1451053, Pilot RAF Sqn. 504, WW2. on 25th.Jan. at Whangarei.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 29, 2012 0:43:23 GMT 12
MILNER, Frederick George Grant. 28247 RNZAF WWII. Peacefully on 27th January 2012. Loved husband of Maria (Kyong Yung Lee); loved father to Sunny and father in law to Lindon. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Fred at St Francis de sale Catholic Church, 8 Finchley Road, Torbay on Tuesday 31 January at 11.30am followed by an interment in the RSA section of the North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery. FDANZ
LAUGESEN, Geoffrey William (Geoff). NZ 411986 RNZAF PLTOFF WWII. Passed away peacefully on 26 January 2012 at Hilda Ross Hospital, Hamilton; in his 90th year. Much loved husband of Lorna. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Gregor and Cathy, Caria and Graeme. Much loved grandad of 8 and great grandad of 5. "In our hearts you will always remain. Loved and treasured just the same" In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Hospice Waikato and can be sent to PO Box 325, Hamilton or left at the chapel. A service will be held at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East on Thursday 2nd February at 11am. Burial will follow at the Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead. Communications to the Laugesen family C/- Pellows Funeral Directors, 138 Grey Street, Hamilton East. FDANZ.
MILLER, Eric John Herbert. 636521 RAF WWII. Died on 25 January 2012 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Mabel Joyce (deceased) and beloved partner of Jeannetta. Beloved father of Stephanie, Valerie and Erica, and grandfather to his grandchildren and great- granchildren. A Service will be held at the Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay at 11am on Tuesday 31 January 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 29, 2012 11:15:06 GMT 12
MILNER, Frederick George Grant. 28247 RNZAF WWII. Peacefully on 27th January 2012. Loved husband of Maria (Kyong Yung Lee); loved father to Sunny and father in law to Lindon. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Fred at St Francis de sale Catholic Church, 8 Finchley Road, Torbay on Tuesday 31 January at 11.30am followed by an interment in the RSA section of the North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery. FDANZ LAUGESEN, Geoffrey William (Geoff). NZ 411986 RNZAF PLTOFF WWII. Passed away peacefully on 26 January 2012 at Hilda Ross Hospital, Hamilton; in his 90th year. Much loved husband of Lorna. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Gregor and Cathy, Caria and Graeme. Much loved grandad of 8 and great grandad of 5. "In our hearts you will always remain. Loved and treasured just the same" In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Hospice Waikato and can be sent to PO Box 325, Hamilton or left at the chapel. A service will be held at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East on Thursday 2nd February at 11am. Burial will follow at the Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead. Communications to the Laugesen family C/- Pellows Funeral Directors, 138 Grey Street, Hamilton East. FDANZ. MILLER, Eric John Herbert. 636521 RAF WWII. Died on 25 January 2012 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Mabel Joyce (deceased) and beloved partner of Jeannetta. Beloved father of Stephanie, Valerie and Erica, and grandfather to his grandchildren and great- granchildren. A Service will be held at the Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay at 11am on Tuesday 31 January 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Milner's service number should read NZ428427 Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 31, 2012 12:02:20 GMT 12
STEELE, James David (Jim). Regtl No 439814 RNZAF On Saturday 28th January 2012 passed away peacefully after a full day with his family. Dearly loved husband of Tuppy. Much loved father and father-in-law of David and Karen, Murray and Mahalia, Robin (Aust), Ross and Jo, Heather and Rodd. Treasured Da of Jason and Sasha, Gail, Coralie and Casey; Oliver, Zephania, Jay, Cody, Zak; Lisan and Chris, Jodie and Lee, Cody, Morgan, Sophie and Reede. Great grand da of Ryley, Evie, Lachlan and Milla. A funeral service for Jim will be held in the St John's Union Church, St John Street, Opotiki on Wednesday 1st February at 11am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to St John's Ambulance, P.O. Box 551, Opotiki or maybe left at the service. Messages please to the Steele family, P.O. Box 230, Opotiki.
STUBBS, Peter Franklin. WWII, RNZAF No. 44168. Aged 86 years. Hawkes Bay Earthquake Veteran. Passed away peacefully at his home on 27 January 2012. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shona. Loving father of Rodney, and Philip and father- in-law of Jessica, and Wendy. Loved granddad of James. The family would like to thank all those who lovingly cared for Peter through his illness. A service for Peter will be held at St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Street Taradale, Napier on Thursday February 2, 2012 at 11am. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to the 'Stubbs Family' C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140. Dunstalls Funeral Services. FDANZ. Napier
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 2, 2012 22:50:58 GMT 12
MEYER, Halford William (Hal). Reg. no.NZ39792 RNZAF WWII. Peacefully on 29 January 2012. Loved husband of the late Ina. Beloved father of Diana, Prue, Bobbie and Jude, and father- in-law of Richard, Brit and Steve. Special grandpa of Victoria, Tessa, Katie, Richard, Lucy, James, Nick, Chris, Kirsten and Sam, and his six great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance, PO Box 601, Wellington would be appreciated or may be left at the service. Messages may be sent to the family c/- 306 Willis Street, Wellington. A service for Hal will be held at Old St Paul's, Mulgrave Street, Wellington on Friday 3 February 2012 at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. Lychgate Funeral Home FDANZ Tel. (04)385 0745 www.lychgate.co.nz |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 4, 2012 17:50:14 GMT 12
SMITH, Gordon. Service No. 443978 RNZAF. Peacefully on 1 February 2012 after a short illness. Loved husband of the late Norma. Loving dad to Roy and Donna, Kevin and Raewyn and Margaret and Mark Walker. Loved Poppa to all his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A Funeral Service for Gordon will be held at 12.30pm on Tuesday 7 February at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, 357 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe. Communications to:
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 4, 2012 18:05:30 GMT 12
MELVIN, Lawrence Edward (Ted). Flt. Lt 4040556 RAF Egypt and UK. On February 1, 2012 peacefully at Middlemore Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean and much loved dad of Sue and John and treasured Grandad to Libby, Melissa, Ashleigh and Sofie. Brother-in- law to Laurie and family NZ and beloved Uncle Ted to family in the UK. A service of remembrance for Ted will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Tuesday February 7 at 12 noon. In lieu of floral tributes donations to Auckland South Hospice, PO Box 75560, Manurewa would be appreciated. All addressed envelopes will be acknowledged . Messages to: Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street, Howick Ph 534-7300
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 8, 2012 23:40:38 GMT 12
WEBSTER, William Roy (Roy). Service No. 4213960 LAC, RNZAF, WW2. On Thursday February 2, 2012 peacefully at Catherine's home, Tauranga. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loved father of Nola Vickers, Allan, Colin, Ailsa, Elaine Lister, Susan Palm, Catherine Ross, Jocelyn, Raewyn Fisher, Delwyn Graham, Stephen and their partners and families. Loved by his many grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. A service for Roy will be held at the Mount Harbour Chapel cnr Matai Street and Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui on Wednesday February 8, at 11:30 am followed by burial at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Soldiers Cemetery. Donations to the Classic Flyers Museum would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages to the Webster family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.
CORNWELL, John. (Service No. NZ417023, served with the RAF 37 Squadron). On February 7, 2012, aged 89, at Northbridge Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Loved father of Michael and Christopher Cornwell and Sally Hoare and father-in-law of Hilary and Marian Cornwell and James Hoare. Much loved Pokka of David Hoare and Phillippa Wilkie, Michael Cornwell, Matthew and Liz Hoare, Rebecca Cornwell, Rachael and Ben Dunn, Rose Hoare and Claire and Paul Stamp. Great- Grandfather of Hamish, George, Matilda, Henry, Milly and Lily. Much loved friend of Margaret and her family. A service for John will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 10 February 2012 at 3.30pm followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Cornwell Family, c/- Dil's Funeral Services, PO Box 302524, North Harbour.
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 9, 2012 10:04:33 GMT 12
CORNWELL, John. (Service No. NZ417023, served with the RAF 37 Squadron). On February 7, 2012, aged 89, at Northbridge Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Loved father of Michael and Christopher Cornwell and Sally Hoare and father-in-law of Hilary and Marian Cornwell and James Hoare. Much loved Pokka of David Hoare and Phillippa Wilkie, Michael Cornwell, Matthew and Liz Hoare, Rebecca Cornwell, Rachael and Ben Dunn, Rose Hoare and Claire and Paul Stamp. Great- Grandfather of Hamish, George, Matilda, Henry, Milly and Lily. Much loved friend of Margaret and her family. A service for John will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 10 February 2012 at 3.30pm followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Cornwell Family, c/- Dil's Funeral Services, PO Box 302524, North Harbour. There is a brief entry for Cornwell on pp216-217 of Vol Three of New Zealanders with the RAF: New Zealanders had their share of incident. For example, after bombing the marshalling yards at Campina, ten miles north-west of the Ploesti oilfields, engine failure forced Flight Sergeant Cornwell to ‘ditch’ his Wellington in the Adriatic; all but one member of the crew were saved and Cornwell, although injured, was soon back with his unit. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 10, 2012 18:16:29 GMT 12
MOLLER, Chris Lawrence. 73 Ex RNZAF, 20 years service. Beloved by his wife, brothers, children and grandchildren. Died tragically in a motorcycle accident on 6 February 2012. He is lovingly remembered as a wonderful person, father and friend, and for his sporting achievements at rugby, swimming and motorcycle racing. Funeral at Waitoki, 11.30am on 14 February 2012. All communications to Brigette 09-428-3577. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
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