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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 12, 2012 12:03:38 GMT 12
R.I.P. Reg Shand who passed away early this morning. I am friends with his daughter so will update funeral notice when known. NZ416546 & 70187; Born Hokitika, 26 Jul 1923; RNZAF 30 Nov 1941 to 16 Jan 1946 & 5 Dec 1947 to 18 Jan 1956, Res. to 18 Jan 1960; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (1 Feb 1945): [489 Sqn RNZAF (Beaufighter)] This Warrant Officer has completed many attacks against enemy shipping off the Frisian Islands, the Dutch and Norwegian coasts. In September, 1944, he took part in an attack on 11 enemy vessels off the Dutch coast. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire from the escort vessels, he pressed home a determined attack obtaining a hit on a medium sized merchant vessel. Throughout his operational career Warrant Officer Shand has shown a fine fighting spirit and skill and courage of a high order. Flt Lt Shand served with 489 Sqn Apr 1944-Aug 1945. Postwar he served in Japan during Feb-Dec 1948. Errol |
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Post by shamus on Mar 12, 2012 21:33:21 GMT 12
Reg Shand, funeral, Thursday, 2 PM, Howick Star of the sea church, 18 Park Hill Rd. Howick.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 12, 2012 22:49:07 GMT 12
FLETCHER, Howard Noel. Service No. 439150, RNZAF. On Sunday, 11 March, 2012, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in his 88th year. Dearly beloved husband of Lenore of 65 years. Most treasured Dad of Terry, Anne and Greg, and loving father-in-law of Sue, Bob, and Kayla. Darling Pop of Mike, Shane, Aaron, Katrina, Damien, Sarah, Dwaine, Jonathan, Joseph and Emma, and loving Pop of 9 great- grandchildren. The entire Funeral Service will be held at the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Wednesday, 14 March at 10am. In lieu of flowers donations to the St John Ambulance. God takes only the best - we know so.
KING, Stephen Truby. Service No. 341749, FGOFF, RNZAF. On March 7, 2012, at Whangarei; aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Maria Smith-Holley (nee Simmers). Loving brother of Lynette, Jenny, and Adrienne. "Passed on to a new life, reunited with Maria and all those who have gone before. Will be sadly, but lovingly missed by many." A service will be held in the Chapel of Morris & Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive), Whau Valley, Whangarei, on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 2pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations sent direct to North Haven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0144, would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at North Haven Hospice for their care of Stephen. Communications to the King Family, c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 14, 2012 10:40:17 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) Arthur Hugh Feltrim FAGAN U78931 Engine Fitter (Aircraft Tech) RNZAF 2 Oct 57 to 28 May 80 passed away 11 March. Funeral is to be held on Thursday 15 March 2012 1300 hours at Evans Funeral Chapel, 171 Ormand Road, Gisborne. Address for messages to Matua and family to 3 Centennial Crescent , Gisborne. W/O (RTD) Ian James FRAME Chef C897991 RNZAF 9 Jun 59 to 31 Mar 85. Passed away age 75 in Brisbane 8 March. No further information. Ross Wall update. Communications left on Ross's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz or can be sent to the Wall Family at PO Box 2030 Christchurch 8140. A celebration of Ross's life is to be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, 507 Johns Road, Harewood, Wednesday at 14 March at 1030 Hours. LAC (RTD) Thomas Phillip KEATING U88729 Supplier and then Senior Photographer RNZAF 17 Apr 78 to 18 May 86. A memorial service for the late Thomas Keating (RNZAF 1978 - 1985) will be held in Wanganui on Saturday 14th April 2012. For details of the service and location please email Toms sister Anne - annetkeating@hotmail.com |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Mar 14, 2012 18:36:03 GMT 12
I believe there will be a couple of Auckland Aero Club aircraft overflying Reg Shand's service, he was a CFI of the club in the postwar Mangere days.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 15, 2012 23:15:42 GMT 12
SMITH, Richard (Dick) Lyall. RNZAF 425406 WW2. Peacefully on Saturday 10 March 2012, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorna for nearly 65 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Paula and Barry Simmonds, Jacqui and Murray McCarroll, Richard and Chris, Geoff and Tricia. Loved and respected grandad of ten and great grandad of 7. A very special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tauranga Hospital who cared for dad so well. 'Soft landing Dad'. A funeral service for Dick will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, on Saturday 17 March at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Communication to the Richard Smith family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 20, 2012 17:34:48 GMT 12
PRICE, George Barry (Barry). RAF Service No. 3011839. Passed away peacefully at Wilson Lodge, Sale, Victoria, Australia on Tuesday 13 March 2012. Loved husband of the late Eileen. Loving father of Norm, Maureen, Jenny and the late Murray. Grandfather of Justin, Ryan, Stephanie, Matthew and Lizzie and Great- Grandfather of Blake. Resting peacefully.
Published in The New Zealand Herald on March 17, 2012
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 21, 2012 23:02:43 GMT 12
I've just been informed by Stewart Boys this evening that Battle of Britain pilot Roy McGowan of Tauranga passed away last night.
Roy was British born and joined the Royal Auxiliary Air Force before the war. When war came he was in the thick of action flying Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain. He was shot down on the 15th of September 1940 and forced to bale out , being badly burned on the face and hands.
He spent some time recovering under the care of Archibald Mcindoe and was then attached to New Zealand to the RNZAF HQ, to help them establish their own fighter squadrons and setting up Fighter Operations Control, in 1942. He served all over New Zealand visiting and advising units.
He returned to England in 1943. He perfomed more staff roles at various schools through 1944 and in 1945 went back to operations in Italy till after the wars' end.
After demobilistaion from the RAF in 1945 he Joined BEA and then in 1954 became the Asia/Pacific Regional Director of IATA, based in Singapore.
After retirement in 1980, he and his wife Mary whom he'd met in Singapore came to NZ to live, first in Kerikeri, latterly in Tauranga.
Funeral details yet to be advised, but probably on Friday. RIP
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 24, 2012 19:07:54 GMT 12
MCGOWAN Roy Andrew. (Reg.No. 73001 Squadron Leader RAF). Roy passed away peacefully at his home on 20 March 2012, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Roy's life will be held at St Mary Immaculate Church, cnr Cameron Rd and Elizabeth St Tauranga, on Friday 23 March at 1.30 pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to be posted to St Vincent de Paul Society, 766 Cameron Rd Tauranga. Communication to the McGowan Family c/o PO Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.
As well as the Battle of Britain, it is interesting to note that Roy also flew in the Battle of Norway, with No. 46 Squadron (Hurricanes) actually based in Norway in April-May 1940.
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Post by shorty on Mar 27, 2012 13:33:09 GMT 12
We have been advised that Ex W/O Jeremy (Jerry) Malcolm Thorp Y82454 Aircraft and NDT Technician RNZAF 6 Sep 1965 to 25 Jan 1986 and Civilian NDT Tech 10 Jun 1986 to 25 Feb 1994 suffered a massive heart attack last Thursday morning. He is in Nelson Hospital at present. Further details to follow as they come to hand
Update
I regret to advise that Jerry passed away at 1130 hours this morning.
Funeral and family contact details will be advised when known.
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Post by phil82 on Mar 27, 2012 13:57:46 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Ian James FRAME Chef C897991 RNZAF 9 Jun 59 to 31 Mar 85. Passed away age 75 in Brisbane 8 March. No further information. I remember Ian Frame.. He worked the Shelly Bay/Government House circuit. A lovely little guy, quite small in stature, and a fine cook! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 29, 2012 1:23:42 GMT 12
TAYLOR, Claude Samuel. RNZAF Service No. 80500. Passed away peacefully on 27 March 2012, aged 67. Loved brother of David, Margaret, and Logan, brother-in-law of John, Chris, Lyn, and Robyn. Loved uncle of Allison, Ian, Laura, Lawrence, Rachael., and Jonelle. In accordance with Claude's wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at The Tapu Fire Station on Saturday 31 March at 2pm. A private cremation has already been held. No flowers please but donations to the Tapu Fire Station would be appreciated. Any communications to: 2 Miller Place, Ngatea or 07-867-7024
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Apr 1, 2012 21:00:25 GMT 12
Sad to report that Ray Woolford passed away yesterday, Ray was a strong supporter of aero clubs in NZ and was actually the only person to officially be a member of the RNZAC (all the other members are organisations rather than individuals). I've heard the funeral will be on Wednesday but don't know any other details sorry.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Apr 3, 2012 18:45:41 GMT 12
Just an update to the above, Ray's funeral will be Wednesday the 4th (tomorrow) at 11AM at St. Andrews Church, Epsom.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2012 0:55:13 GMT 12
I seem to know that name from somewhere Leo. Any idea if he was a forum member? Perhaps he has just come up here in conversation. RIP.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Apr 4, 2012 11:25:58 GMT 12
His son John also flies, maybe it was him.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Apr 4, 2012 20:32:53 GMT 12
Don't think he was a forum member Dave, but as I said he was very active in the aero club movement and I think he was ex-RNZAF (or at least ex military) so you might have met him before.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 5, 2012 21:53:24 GMT 12
Here is his death notice, and some others:
WOOLFORD, Ray (Raymond George). Died 30 March 2012, aged 88. Loving and loved Husband of Ngaire Cameron. Loving and loved Father and in-law of Roger and Miriama, Peter and Debbie, Mark and Vicky, Janice and Murray. Loving and always proud grandpa of George and Linda, Cameron and Pirihira; Sam and Nicci, Rose and Chris and Julia and Chris; Amy, Charlotte, Olivia and Edward; Rhys, Michael and Nicholas. Adoring great- grandfather of Darcy Haden. Eldest son of Bertie Woolford and Connie Raven, and loving brother to Harold, Don and the late David. Sometime NZ Temporary Staff, 31 Fd Coy NZE, CRE 1 Div. RNZAF in Pac. WW2; 1 Fd Sqn, 4 Fd Park Sqn RNZE and 1 Bn Northland Regt. A service will be held at St Andrew's Anglican Church, 100 St Andrew's Road, Epsom on Wednesday 4 April 2012, at 11am. No flowers please. Give to any charity you wish. 'Grieve not for he who has gone, but rather more give thanks that he ever was.'
NOLAN, Lawrence Hugh (Larry). 461851 RNZAF. Passed away peacefully on 28 March 2012. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Vera McMillan- Nolan. Loved father, stepfather and father-in-law. A much loved Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. At peace. In accordance with Larry's wishes a private family service has been held. All communications to PO Box 125027, St Heliers.
O'LOAN, Eamon Patrick (Epi). (Service No. 428369, RNZAF) On 1 April 2012, peacefully at Wilson Carlile Resthome. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jocelyn; much loved Dad of Terry and Sandy, Peter (deceased) and Gayle, Gary and Eileen, Christine and Neil (deceased); cherished Grandad of 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. May he rest in peace. Rosary will be recited at Pellows Funeral Directors, 138 Grey Street, Hamilton East on Wednesday, 4 April at 7.00 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton East on Thursday, 5 April at 1.30 p.m. followed by burial at the Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead. Pellows Funeral Directors and Advisors, 138 Grey Street, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ.
TAYLOR, Claude Samuel. RNZAF Service No. 80500. Passed away peacefully on 27 March 2012, aged 67. Loved brother of David, Margaret, and Logan, brother-in-law of John, Chris, Lyn, and Robyn. Loved uncle of Allison, Ian, Laura, Lawrence, Rachael., and Jonelle. In accordance with Claude's wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at The Tapu Fire Station on Saturday 31 March at 2pm. A private cremation has already been held. No flowers please but donations to the Tapu Fire Station would be appreciated. Any communications to: 2 Miller Place, Ngatea or 07-867-7024.
PETTIT, Harry Seddon (Bunt). OBE 4114444 F/L RNZAF WWII. On April 3, 2012 at Parkwood Lodge, Waikanae; Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Much loved father and father-in-law of Gillian and Lincoln, Jock, Mary-Lynne, Richard and Gayle, Christopher and Mandy and the late Michael. Much loved Grandad of Sophie, Charlie, Ned, Anna, Emma, Jacqui, Maisie, Hanna, Michael, Harry, Thom, and Lucy. A Service to celebrate Bunt's life will be held in St Luke's Anglican Church, Elizabeth St, Waikanae on Tuesday April 10 at 2pm followed by private cremation at Kaitawa Crematorium. Waikanae Funeral Home FDANZ Ph 04-293-6844
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Post by shorty on Apr 10, 2012 19:02:23 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) William Roland (Ron) BROTHERIDGE RAF 552985 and RNZAF R74512 Armourer RNZAF 11 Feb 1952 to 24 Aug 1966.
Passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday in the presence of his family at North Shore Hospital aged 89 years.
Dearly loved husband of 55 years of Pat and beloved dad of Bryan. in lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the West Auckland Hospice PO Box 45181 Te Atatu.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 14, 2012 10:00:10 GMT 12
FRANKLIN, William Albert (Bill) (Ponta). Service No. 744, RAF, WWII. On 12 April 2012. In his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel. Loved father and father in law of John and Lynne, Linda and John (Canada), and Chris. Loved ponta of Ben and Deli. A service for Bill will be held at the Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Road, Hibiscus Coast on Tuesday 17 April at 2.00 pm followed by a private cremation. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 6, North Shore Hospital for their wonderful care. All communications to 288B Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932.
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