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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 12, 2012 13:48:22 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Dennis William Kelland C83446 Air Frame Fitter / Aircraft Technician passed away Friday afternoon after a battle with cancer. Funeral to be held Tuesday 12 June at Davis Funeral Parlour, Central Park, Henderson, Auckland at 1330. A wake will be at the Hobsonville RSA. Messages can be conveyed to the family at Telephone 09 4166773 or 28 Lagoon Way, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Auckland.
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Post by shorty on Jun 12, 2012 21:40:47 GMT 12
SQNLDR L.W. TARR T70880 ENGINEER RNZAF 8 Jan 1943 to 17 Dec 1976 Passed away at the Thames Hospital on 10th June 2012 aged 88 and he had lived in Pauanui, but for several years has been in a retirement home in Thames after suffering a stroke.
Funeral details included in today’s paper
Loved husband of the late Helen (Pauanui)
Eldest brother of Trevor (Roy) deceased, Barry (Thames) and Graeme.
Funeral service at Thames Friday 15th June 2012, 1pm at Valley Funeral Services Chapel 457 Pollen Street Thames.
Burial at Totara Memorial Gardens.
All communications to Valley Funeral Services, Thames. ph 07 868 9500
Wally Tarr was ground crew on the Auster in the Antarctic
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Post by thomarse on Jun 12, 2012 21:47:38 GMT 12
At one time 50 years ago L W Tarr and partner whose name was Bell-Syer owned J3 Cub ATU. Address was c/o Officers' Mess Ohakea
Something tells me he took it to/brought it back from Fiji?
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 12, 2012 22:17:54 GMT 12
From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999:
TARR, Squadron Leader Laurence Walter, BEM, (Polar Medal). NZ43558 & 70880; Born Hamilton, 18 May 1924; RNZAF 8 Jan 1943 to 17 Dec 1976; Engineer.
Polar Medal (22 May 1958): In recognition of his services as a member of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Citation British Empire Medal (QB1958): Not available. For 15 months, from Dec 1956, Sgt Tarr served as NCO i/c of the servicing party maintaining the RNZAF Beaver and Auster flown in support of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. His outstanding contribution to the Expedition was recognised by this award.
Errol
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Post by shorty on Jun 12, 2012 22:30:21 GMT 12
At one time 50 years ago L W Tarr and partner whose name was Bell-Syer owned J3 Cub ATU. Address was c/o Officers' Mess Ohakea Something tells me he took it to/brought it back from Fiji? He brought it back from Fiji |
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Post by harvard1041 on Jun 12, 2012 22:57:04 GMT 12
A well known and nice guy - Wally Tarr.
John Claydon, who was the pilot on the trans - Antartic deal, spoke very well of him as did Ed Hillary, the expedition leader.
Rgds
Hvd1041
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Post by phil82 on Jun 12, 2012 23:02:53 GMT 12
I knew Wally Tarr who was living in at Shelly Bay when I first went there as a brand new P/o! I think he also did a stint in the US because he brought back a very nice power boat back with him and on fine summer days used to take whoever was available for drives around the harbour.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 13, 2012 12:54:16 GMT 12
FRANKLIN, Ian Douglas aka (ID). RNZAF 451320 NZA 653637 Passed away after a short illness in his 87th year. Much loved husband and partner in crime of Rosalie Dawn for 58 years. Loved and respected father of Ken, Grant, Kareen, Michelle and Brent. Father-in-law to Nang, Therese, Kevin, Crypp and Vicky. Cherished Poppa of 18 grandchildren and great grand Poppa of 9. "A celebration of Ian's life will be held at "Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe at 12.30 pm on Thursday 14th June 2012. "Rest in Peace Pop"
RIGHTON, Marjorie Constance. RNZAF W5357. Passed away peacefully on 9 June, 2012 at Beechworth Home, Albany; Aged 87 years. Wife of the late (Lawrence) Brian. Dearly beloved mother of Kathleen Shaw (deceased), and Trevor and Judith, Nana to Pamela and Tom Mulder, Jennifer and Paul O'Docherty, Natalie and Lole Faaiuaso, Joshua (deceased), and Luke. Great Nana to Hannah, Gabrielle, Ronan, Nina, Zion, Trinity. A full service will be held at the North Shore Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Thursday 14 June at 2.30pm.
BRUCE, Eric. (Service No; 819148, Sgt, RAF WW2). On Friday 8th June 2012 at Maygrove Village Hospital, Orewa; in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Neen and the late Grace. Much loved dad of Bryan; Jacqui; Dereke; Toni; Lyn; Nick and their families. Loved grandad of 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A service for Eric will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Road, Hibiscus Coast on Wednesday 13th June at 2.00 pm followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Bruce Family c/- PO Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
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Post by oj on Jun 13, 2012 21:12:12 GMT 12
Wally Tarr used to live at one stage in Thames, my own home town, and used to visit his parents there back in the late 1950's and early 1960's when I was at school.
The family house was in Grey St., directly opposite the northern entrance to Thames South School.
He was a local hero to my younger brother and I then, and we did meet him briefly a couple of times outside the house. We lived just a few doors around the corner in Rolleston St and were often tearing around the block on our trolleys, skates or bikes.
When Wally was in Thames in those days, the local Thames Star always wrote him up well.
When I was in the RNZAF later, I was a member of the NZ Antarctic Society for several years and followed all the goings on down at the ice with intense interest. Insofar as I recall, I never met him nor was on the same base during my service.
It is possible my younger brother may have contacted him in Thames during his retirement.
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Post by shorty on Jun 13, 2012 21:47:32 GMT 12
I worked for Wally when he was CO of AMS at Ohakea in the early 70s
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 17, 2012 1:15:57 GMT 12
PERRIN, Arthur Walter (George). Service No F4310023 RNZAF WWII. 18 October 1924 - 14 June 2012. Peacefully at Tokoroa Hospital. Husband of the late Norma, father and father-in-law of Judy, Dawne and Kevin, Tony and Raewyn, and Peter (Skeet) and Agnes. Grandad to twelve, Great grandad to fourteen and great great grandad to one. "Rest in Peace." In lieu of flowers donations to the Tokoroa St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for George will be held at the South Waikato Funeral Services Chapel, Commerce Street, Tokoroa on Tuesday 19th June 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by private cremation. South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, P O Box 459, Tokoroa FDANZ
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 17, 2012 12:54:28 GMT 12
PERRIN, Arthur Walter (George). Service No F4310023 RNZAF WWII. 18 October 1924 - 14 June 2012. Peacefully at Tokoroa Hospital. Husband of the late Norma, father and father-in-law of Judy, Dawne and Kevin, Tony and Raewyn, and Peter (Skeet) and Agnes. Grandad to twelve, Great grandad to fourteen and great great grandad to one. "Rest in Peace." In lieu of flowers donations to the Tokoroa St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for George will be held at the South Waikato Funeral Services Chapel, Commerce Street, Tokoroa on Tuesday 19th June 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by private cremation. South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, P O Box 459, Tokoroa FDANZ Perrin served as a member of the RNZAF as NZ431002 2. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 19, 2012 13:01:57 GMT 12
I have just learned that Colin Hanson, author of By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999 died last evening. Colin had been in poor health in the last few years. His end was sudden but peaceful, I'm told.
Colin was a good friend of mine for over 20 years and made a tremendous contribution to my For Your Tomorrow trilogy and other works during that time. He will be greatly missed by myself and many others, but his magnificent By Such Deeds volume will stand as a permament memorial to him.
HANSON, Group Captain Colin Morris, OBE.
NZ4217055 & J70181; Born Invercargill, 8 Sep 1924; RNZAF 23 Dec 1942 to 6 Mar 1946 & 19 Sep 1947 to 9 Sep 1977; Navigator/Wireless, Fighter Controller, Navigator/Bomb Aimer.
Citation Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (NY1974): Wing Commander Hanson joined the RNZAF in December 1942 and trained as a wireless operator and a navigator in Canada before being posted to the United Kingdom for service on Mosquito aircraft. His skill as a navigator was amply demonstrated in his tours on the RNZAF’s bomber squadrons, where he was the navigation leader on No 75 (Mosquito) in New Zealand and No 75 (Canberra) in Malaya. Later in his career he commanded the Airmen Cadet School with distinction. However, he has shown a particular ability and interest in intelligence work and for much of his career has served in intelligence or allied appointments. Currently he holds the senior intelligence appointment of Director of Service Intelligence in Defence Headquarters. It is in this important post that Wing Commander Hanson has recently given evidence of his capabilities, operating in an international and politically sensitive environment with astuteness and sound judgement. Over the past two years as New Zealand’s representative he has enhanced significantly New Zealand’s reputation and standing in the international forums of the intelligence community. Furthermore, his devotion to duty and his professional abilities have been instrumental in bringing his Directorate to a high state of effectiveness. This was well tested during the period of recent French nuclear tests, when his department made a significant contribution to the Government’s objectives. His skill, experience and dedication to his work in his many appointments are such as to make him worthy of special recognition.
Also served as a Fighter Controller and OC the Ground Control Interception radar unit at RNZAF Ohakea, 1954-1957 carrying out over 1,100 radar interceptions during the training of RNZAF fighter pilots. A report dated Sep 1957, written when the unit was closed, states in part - “Flt Lt Hanson has been the sole controller at Ohakea....He has been instrumental in effecting the recovery of a number of aircraft which would otherwise have been lost.”
Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 19, 2012 13:08:29 GMT 12
I'm so sorry to hear this. Colin also helped me in my research on numerous occasions. I knew he was unwell, but always sad to lose such an important chap. What a great career he had and a legacy he has left us.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 19, 2012 13:53:56 GMT 12
THOMSON, Robert (Bob). 1925 - 2012, RGT No. 4310922. RNZAF LAC 1943 -1945 On June 18 2012 at Kimihia Home and Hospital, passed away peacefully with his family present. Dearly loved husband and sweetheart of 62 years to Ena (Emmy Pinto). Much loved dad and mate of Janice and Warren Anderson, Bob and Lorraine, Elaine and Jimmy Miller and Andrea Schaare. Dearly loved granda of Warren, Sheryl and Michelle, Kylie, Bobby, Jodie and Karl, Jimmy, Brent, Leanne and Kristi and Bradley and Sara. Loved Great Grand Pappy of 18. Time has taken me from you although not very far, I'll be working watching through the sunshine and through the brightest star. To all the girls at Kimihia Home who showed our dad love and comparison, a big thank you and thanks to Dr Cooray. A celebration of Bob's life is to be held at the Chapel of Memories at 32 William Street, Huntly on Thursday 21 June 2012 at 11.00am to be followed by an interment at Kimihia Lawn Cemetery, Great South Road, Huntly. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John - Huntly would be appreciated and can be sent to 42 George Drive, Huntly or can be left at the service. All communications to the Thomson family C/- P.O. Box 147, Huntly 3740.
SMILLIE, William Francis (Frank). Reg. No 449425; NZ Army, RNZAF, J.Force; WWII, On 15 June 2012 peacefully at Rhoda Read Hospital aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Ailsa for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Raewyn and John Grey, Jill Rowling, and Graeme. A treasured Poppa Smillie to 6 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. 'Nature's true gentleman. Loved by all.' A special thank you to the staff at Brylyn, Dalemarra, and Rhoda Read Continuing Care Homes. A service for Frank will be held at Morrinsville RSA, Studholme Street, Morrinsville, on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 1:30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Leukaemia and Blood Foundation of NZ, PO Box 99-182, New Market, Auckland 1149 or these may be left at the service. All communications to the Smillie family PO Box 5523 Frankton, Hamilton, 3242. Sadliers Funeral Services
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 19, 2012 13:59:36 GMT 12
SMILLIE, William Francis (Frank). Reg. No 449425; NZ Army, RNZAF, J.Force; WWII, On 15 June 2012 peacefully at Rhoda Read Hospital aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Ailsa for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Raewyn and John Grey, Jill Rowling, and Graeme. A treasured Poppa Smillie to 6 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. 'Nature's true gentleman. Loved by all.' A special thank you to the staff at Brylyn, Dalemarra, and Rhoda Read Continuing Care Homes. A service for Frank will be held at Morrinsville RSA, Studholme Street, Morrinsville, on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 1:30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Leukaemia and Blood Foundation of NZ, PO Box 99-182, New Market, Auckland 1149 or these may be left at the service. All communications to the Smillie family PO Box 5523 Frankton, Hamilton, 3242. Sadliers Funeral Services NZ4311202 was his RNZAF number. 449425 must be his Army one. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 20, 2012 17:05:24 GMT 12
I have just learned that Colin Hanson, author of By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999 died last evening. Colin had been in poor health in the last few years. His end was sudden but peaceful, I'm told. Colin was a good friend of mine for over 20 years and made a tremendous contribution to my For Your Tomorrow trilogy and other works during that time. He will be greatly missed by myself and many others, but his magnificent By Such Deeds volume will stand as a permament memorial to him. HANSON, Group Captain Colin Morris, OBE.NZ4217055 & J70181; Born Invercargill, 8 Sep 1924; RNZAF 23 Dec 1942 to 6 Mar 1946 & 19 Sep 1947 to 9 Sep 1977; Navigator/Wireless, Fighter Controller, Navigator/Bomb Aimer. Citation Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (NY1974): Wing Commander Hanson joined the RNZAF in December 1942 and trained as a wireless operator and a navigator in Canada before being posted to the United Kingdom for service on Mosquito aircraft. His skill as a navigator was amply demonstrated in his tours on the RNZAF’s bomber squadrons, where he was the navigation leader on No 75 (Mosquito) in New Zealand and No 75 (Canberra) in Malaya. Later in his career he commanded the Airmen Cadet School with distinction. However, he has shown a particular ability and interest in intelligence work and for much of his career has served in intelligence or allied appointments. Currently he holds the senior intelligence appointment of Director of Service Intelligence in Defence Headquarters. It is in this important post that Wing Commander Hanson has recently given evidence of his capabilities, operating in an international and politically sensitive environment with astuteness and sound judgement. Over the past two years as New Zealand’s representative he has enhanced significantly New Zealand’s reputation and standing in the international forums of the intelligence community. Furthermore, his devotion to duty and his professional abilities have been instrumental in bringing his Directorate to a high state of effectiveness. This was well tested during the period of recent French nuclear tests, when his department made a significant contribution to the Government’s objectives. His skill, experience and dedication to his work in his many appointments are such as to make him worthy of special recognition. Also served as a Fighter Controller and OC the Ground Control Interception radar unit at RNZAF Ohakea, 1954-1957 carrying out over 1,100 radar interceptions during the training of RNZAF fighter pilots. A report dated Sep 1957, written when the unit was closed, states in part - “Flt Lt Hanson has been the sole controller at Ohakea....He has been instrumental in effecting the recovery of a number of aircraft which would otherwise have been lost.” Errol Colin's funeral will be held at 1pm on Thursday 21st June at Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 21, 2012 20:15:40 GMT 12
BROWN, Dennis Colin. 3507172 RAF. 23 May 1931 - 14 June 2012. Passed away pacefully. Very loved father and father-in-law of Martin and Fiona, Graham (deceased), Shelley (deceased), Phillip and Annette. Very loved grandfather of Melissa, Natasha, Jason, Samantha, Megan and Aaron. Very much loved great-grandfather of Keano, Mikala and Josh. Very loved friend of many in England, New Zealand and Australia. The real gentleman who was so loved and will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace. A funeral service and reception will be held at 1.30pm on Friday 22 June at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, corner of Knighton Road and Clyde Street, Hillcrest, Hamilton. Communications to Phillip Brown, 131 Renown Road, RD1, Huntly 3771.
McINTYRE, Bertram Ronald. NZ401133 RAF 205 Squadron Singapore. Passed away 15 June 2012 in Brisbane, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Loved husband of Gwen (deceased), father and father-in-law of Ross, Robyn, Judy, Marilyn, and Murray, grandfather of Amber, Maria, Rochelle, Alan, great- grandfather of Kaelib, Jayden, Daniel, Dylan, Alyssa, Noah, Zac and the Donaldson Family. Reunited with his beloved Gwen "Last man standing".
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 22, 2012 19:29:58 GMT 12
GRANT, Russell. (Ex RNZAF) (22 May 1961 - 20 June 2012) Passed away suddenly at Auckland City Hospital. Dearly loved son of Pamela, loved brother and brother-in-law of Kim and Michael, much loved uncle of Ben, Kate, and Emma. So sadly missed by us all. See you on the other side. Lots of love Mum. A celebration of Russell's life will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive Henderson on Monday 25 June at 3.00pm. All communications to the Grant family C/- the Above Funeral Home.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2012 11:26:53 GMT 12
I have just heard that Don Nairn of Masterton has passed away, aged 92. His funeral was today I believe.
Very sad, I liked Don a lot, and he was truly a national hero in my eyes, for the work he did with the Fleet Air Arm in the USA in developing aircraft, particularly the Corsair. if you have not yet read his book, Gold Wings and Webbed Feet, I highly recommend you do. RIP Don.
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