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Post by harrysone on Jan 29, 2019 9:45:12 GMT 12
Hi all, for anybody here that knew Mike (I suspect there may be a few) and wish to pay their last respects, the funeral service will be at St. Paul's Church, Ngaruawahia at 11am on Thursday 31st January. The burial will be at Taupiri Cemetery at about 2pm
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Post by trees on Jan 30, 2019 9:26:54 GMT 12
CPL(W) (RTD) Diane J Frenz (Nee Larkins) S86588 RNZAF 18 June 1974 to 31 August 1979.
Diane or UT as we all knew her by passed away at Invercargill Hospice this morning 30 January 2019. It's to be a private service.
UT was a Medic (Nurse) at Woodburne plus she was at Ohakea as well. She is survived by husband John an 2 Sons.
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Post by trees on Jan 31, 2019 7:32:10 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) William Herbert (Bill) Widdowson NZ439996 RNZAF WW2, on 27 January 2019 peacefully at Hilda Ross with family in his 94 year.
Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 67 years. Much loved father & father-in- law of Peter & Lynda, Barbara & Graeme Hughes, David & partner Joy. Much loved and cherished Grandpa of Matthew & Sue, Michele & Marc, Charlotte, Richard & Lana, Kelly, James, Samuel, Elizabeth. Special great grandpa of Hosea, Cyrus, Suriar, Eli, Aoife, Eoin, Ben, Adam. Much loved special friend of Lorraine.
A service for Bill will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Monday, 4 February 2019 at 1.30pm followed by burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton.
In lieu of flowers donations preferred to St John Ambulance Association, Private Bag, 3215, Hamilton 3240 or these may be left at the service. All communications to the Widdowson family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton, 3242.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 31, 2019 16:42:05 GMT 12
LONGSTAFF, Jack (John Ormson): No.43191 Aircraftsman Flight Mechanic 14th Fighter Squadron RNZAF 1943-47. Passed peacefully on Tuesday 29 January 2019, at Wellington Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 93 years young. Dearly loved husband of Pam. Loved father and father-in-law of Wayne & Trish, Grant & Tracey, Chris & Maria, and Brent. Loved Grandad of Daniel, Kirsty, Tim, Kelly, Sharna, Casey, Cody, Tayla, Baylee, and Great-Grandad to Jett, and Cooper, and to 'Tigg' the dog. A private celebration of Jack's life will be held on Sunday.
Kapiti Coast Funeral Home NZIFH FDANZ 04 2985168
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 31, 2019 18:37:39 GMT 12
LONGSTAFF, Jack (John Ormson): No.43191 Aircraftsman Flight Mechanic 14th Fighter Squadron RNZAF 1943-47. Passed peacefully on Tuesday 29 January 2019, at Wellington Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 93 years young. Dearly loved husband of Pam. Loved father and father-in-law of Wayne & Trish, Grant & Tracey, Chris & Maria, and Brent. Loved Grandad of Daniel, Kirsty, Tim, Kelly, Sharna, Casey, Cody, Tayla, Baylee, and Great-Grandad to Jett, and Cooper, and to 'Tigg' the dog. A private celebration of Jack's life will be held on Sunday. Kapiti Coast Funeral Home NZIFH FDANZ 04 2985168 His number should read NZ443191, enlisted 26 May 44 and re-enlisted, from the Reserve, on 16 Aug 46 as NZ461440. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 31, 2019 19:06:47 GMT 12
OK, so he was not with No. 14 Squadron in 1943 then.
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Post by isc on Feb 5, 2019 20:25:45 GMT 12
Someone will have more info: Bennett James Louis RNZAF 208079/NZ Army X208079. in his 90th yr on Jan 28.
Rigby Frank (ZL 3wv) 1497707 RAF. Died 2/2/19, 98th yr. Funeral at Rangiora funeral chapel 11/2/19. isc
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 10, 2019 9:07:19 GMT 12
BENNETT, James Louis: RNZAF 208079, NZ Army X208079. On January 28, 2019, passed away at Windsorcare, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Sarita, and the late Alison. Loved father and father-in-law of Leanne (dec) and Peter, Chris and Lucy, Martyn and Helen, Olwyn and Graham, Tim and Jenny. Loved dearly by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to the Bennett family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sheltered Workshop would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/jl2801 or at the service. A Celebration of James' life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Monday, February 4, at 1.00pm.
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Post by trees on Feb 12, 2019 13:51:15 GMT 12
T/CPL(W) Lynette (Lynn) Frost N86561 DP RNZAF April 1974 to April 1977.
Suddenly passed on 5 February 2019 at home. Loved daughter of the late Doug (of Dargaville). Loving sister of the late Steven, sister-in-law of Robyn, and Aunty. Cherished friend and work mate (to her dudes). Devoted mother to her numerous fur babies.
A service for Lynn will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Thursday, 14 February 2019 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.
All communications to the Frost family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
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Post by trees on Feb 13, 2019 9:14:30 GMT 12
WG CDR (RTD) Anthony William St Clair (Tony) Rodgers M76923 EDUC O RNZAF 1953-1977.
On Sunday, February 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in Christchurch, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Deb and Paul, Leigh and Roger, Dean, Donna and Tony, Belinda and the late Ariva, and Glenn. Dearly loved Grandad of Sam, Christian, and Millie; Jack, and George; Vincent, and Justin; Jacob, and Xavier. Loved brother of the late Marie Hughes. Will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends.A special thanks to the staff at Burwood Hospital for their kind and respectful care.
Messages may be addressed to The Rodgers Family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch, 8013.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Of Victories Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, on Friday, February 15, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. A Rosary will be held Tomorrow (Thursday), at the church at 7.00pm.
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Post by isc on Feb 13, 2019 13:37:16 GMT 12
Burke John David QSM JP, ex NAC?Air NZ, on feb 9th 2019 aged 86 years. isc
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 14, 2019 14:44:27 GMT 12
KENNEDY, Lilian Lenare (Lynn): WAAF4434 RNZAF. Late of Tauranga and Hamilton. Passed away peacefully at Cambridge on 8 February 2019. In her 95th year. Born Eketahuna, 28 February 1924. Only child of Beatrice Myra and William Murray Morriss, step-daughter of Daisy Mary Morriss. Beloved wife of the late Conrad (Con). Mother and mother-in-law to Denise and Reg (Aust), Grant (dec) and Pam (Horotiu), Vonda (dec), Sheryl and Bernie (Aust), Wayne (Don) and Terry (Cambridge), and Martin and Jenny (Hamilton). Loving Nanna to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved eldest sister of George (dec), Rex (dec) and Ben (dec). A service to celebrate Lenare's life will be held at Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Rd, Newstead, on Tuesday, 19 February 2019, at 11.00am. Communications can be sent to the Kennedy Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton East 3247.
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 14, 2019 16:46:15 GMT 12
KENNEDY, Lilian Lenare (Lynn): WAAF4434 RNZAF. Late of Tauranga and Hamilton. Passed away peacefully at Cambridge on 8 February 2019. In her 95th year. Born Eketahuna, 28 February 1924. Only child of Beatrice Myra and William Murray Morriss, step-daughter of Daisy Mary Morriss. Beloved wife of the late Conrad (Con). Mother and mother-in-law to Denise and Reg (Aust), Grant (dec) and Pam (Horotiu), Vonda (dec), Sheryl and Bernie (Aust), Wayne (Don) and Terry (Cambridge), and Martin and Jenny (Hamilton). Loving Nanna to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved eldest sister of George (dec), Rex (dec) and Ben (dec). A service to celebrate Lenare's life will be held at Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Rd, Newstead, on Tuesday, 19 February 2019, at 11.00am. Communications can be sent to the Kennedy Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton East 3247. Enlisted as Miss Lilian Lenare Morriss on 7 Dec 42 at Hobsonville. Errol |
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Post by trees on Feb 16, 2019 11:03:17 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Alan Dawson Mitchell RNZAF WWII.
Passed away peacefully on 13 February 2019, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Zelda May (nee Hoffman). Loved brother and brother-in- law of Barrie and Ruth, uncle to John (deceased), Kim and Alan; loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Marie (Kent, England), uncle to Johnathon and Louise.
A service will be held at the All Souls Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St John's Rd, Meadowbank on Monday 18 February at 11.30am.
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 16, 2019 11:20:15 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Alan Dawson Mitchell RNZAF WWII. Passed away peacefully on 13 February 2019, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Zelda May (nee Hoffman). Loved brother and brother-in- law of Barrie and Ruth, uncle to John (deceased), Kim and Alan; loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Marie (Kent, England), uncle to Johnathon and Louise. A service will be held at the All Souls Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St John's Rd, Meadowbank on Monday 18 February at 11.30am. There were two A D Mitchells in the RNZAF in WWII - NZ443626 (enlisted 26 May 44 as an AC2 and ACH AC) and NZ444744 (enlisted 25 Oct 44 as an AC2 and ACH (GD)). Unfortunately their first names are not known to me. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 16, 2019 16:02:27 GMT 12
SKILLANDER, Edward (Eddie): RAF Service No: 3525467 SAC. Peacefully with his wife by his side on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Loved father and father-in-law of Geraldine and Andrew, Eddie and Katherine. Much loved grandad of Sarah, and Katie; and Charlotte. A Memorial Service to celebrate Eddie's life will be held at the RSA Rooms, 1 Waihi Terrace, Geraldine, on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Geraldine RSA would be gratefully received and may be left at the service.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 17, 2019 23:08:55 GMT 12
CRANSTOUN, John David. It is with great sadness that Judy and Paul Lindsay and Lloyd and Sandra Cranstoun advise that our beloved brother, John David Cranstoun (ex Sergeant, RNZAF) passed away peacefully in Christchurch, with family by his side, on Friday February 15, 2019. Dearly loved oldest son of the late Lloyd and Shirley Cranstoun. A loved brother, uncle and great uncle, friend and "Uncle John" to many. A very much loved friend of Keith and Jacquelene Sandford, Richard and Vaughan and families. Messages to the Cranstoun Family, C/- P O Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. Please contact Judy via email at judy1831@gmail.com for funeral details. Canterbury Christian Funeral Services
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Post by trees on Feb 18, 2019 10:33:00 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) John David Cranstoun G82921 ACFTTECH RNZAF 17 Oct 1966 to 16 Oct 1987.
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Post by trees on Feb 25, 2019 17:59:38 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) Raymond Leslie Dalkie C75005 ENGR E RNZAF 1 February 1952 to 31 January 1973
At home on 23 February 2019, aged 84 Years. Devoted and loving husband of Rose. Cherished and much loved father and father in law of Stuart and Tracey, Bridget and Shaun, Jonathan and Lara. Dearly loved Grandad and Great Grandad.
A service will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrisons Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Thursday 28 February at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to The West Auckland Hospice, would be appreciated and can be posted to P.O.Box 45181, Te Atatu, Auckland, 0651
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Post by baz62 on Feb 27, 2019 14:21:52 GMT 12
CHAFFEY Alastair Stronach, On February 18th, 2019
Suddenly but peacefully at home, Mead/ Te Pirita. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband, best friend and soulmate of Angie. Much loved father and father in law of Tonia, and Mike and Ang. Adored Grandad of Sam and Tom. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Aviation Museum would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Messages to the Chaffey family c/-P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
This one took me by surprise, only finding out by chance. His funeral was held at the Ashburton Aviation Museum as he had volunteered there for nearly 30 years. Owner of Auster MK V ZK-AVH I first met Alastair in 1983 where I helped him acquire a replacement engine for his Auster........by buying AUH less the engine. AUH spent over a year sharing his hangar at his farm in Te Pirita near the Rakaia river. When I drove there most Saturdays to potter on the Auster he usually popped over to have a chat. Sometimes he would decide we should go up in his Auster and I repayed his generosity by helping him round the farm, so I got to help round up the odd mob of sheep and even got given the controls of a huge tractor and ploughed a field. Great fun for a city boy! He was a real gentleman and the only time I saw him slightly angry was when we had brought a mob of sheep into the house paddock and we retired into the house for lunch. When we came out we did a double take as the sheep were gone! He quickly looked at the main gate and went "That bloody dog! She's done it again!" The top dog decided she wasn't done herding so while we were in the house munching sandwiches, she was happily herding them out the gate, up a long driveway and out onto the road! Fortunately she decided to stop for a breather so they weren't halfway to Christchurch.
There were close to 200 people I would say at the service. I flew in Charlie Draper's Auster along with two Cubs (one with Graham Bethel flying one for the first time I understand) and Alastair's ashes arrived in his Auster and at the ending of the service were flown home in it while a Mid Canterbury Aero Club Cherokee formation team performed a variation of the missing man formation. They flew overhead in a Vic of three and then returned with one missing form the Vic. RIP Alastair you are certainly going to be missed.
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