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Post by ngatimozart on Mar 30, 2013 10:10:31 GMT 12
van ASCH, Gerrit Keeley (Gerry) WWII, R.N.Z.A.F, NZ429691, Flight Lieutenant, - Passed away quietly, surrounded with love on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at Atawhai Rest Home, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Prue and of the late Pat. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jan and Viv Hanley, Charlotte, Victoria and Glenn Roberts, Gerrit and Marilyn. Much loved grandfather of Rachel, Jonathan and Julie; Catherine, Rosie and Celia; Michael, Jess and Lauren; Tony, Emma and Jacob; and adored great grandfather of Tavian, Lochie and Zoe. His funeral service will be held at St Luke's Anglican Church, Te Mata Road, Havelock North on Wednesday, April 3 at 2.00 p.m. Messages to the van Asch Family, c/- P O Box 8424, Havelock North 4157.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 5, 2013 22:45:54 GMT 12
MITCHELL, Tui Cameron. 442402, RNZAF, LAC, WWII. Passed away peacefully on Friday April 5 2013 at St. Andrews Private Hospital, in his 90th year. Loving husband of the late Joyce, twin brother of the late Craig, father of Rob and David, father in law of Jane and Jodie, Da of William, James, Nicholas, Stella and Alex. Thank you Dad for all the wonderful memories, you have a very special place in all of our hearts, and will always be fondly remembered by your family, friends and those of whom your life touched. Special thanks to the loving care of the St. Andrews team. A Service for Tui will be will be held at the Chapel of Love & Remembrance Mangere Lawn Cemetery, 85 McKenzie Road, Mangere on Wednesday 10 April at 11am, followed by interment.
LOXTON, Ralph William Dennis (Lofty). RNZAF Squadron 25 No. 436684 Beloved husband and fishing/ golfing friend to Audrey for 66 years, much loved and admired by his family, passed away peacefully in his 90th year, on April 2, 2013. Only son of the late Dennis and Mary, older brother of the late Josephine Curry and Jean Brewin, father of Don and Jacquie Loxton and Barbara and Ross Jones, grandfather of Gavin, Sue, Shona, Dennis and Marnie Loxton, and Stephanie and Stuart Jones, and great-grandfather of Joel, Sara, Millee and Jessica Loxton. Grateful thanks to the staff of Grace Joel for their superb and compassionate care of Ralph and Audrey over the past 18 months. All communications to the Loxton family c/- Don and Jacquie PO Box 77081, Mt Albert, Auckland 1350. A private family service has been held.
ANDERSON, Gordon Francis. RNZAF FLT LIEUT reg. No 401745 Peacefully at Auckland Hospital on 24th March 2013, in his 99th year. Loved and respected by his large family and many friends. Gordon will be greatly missed and gladly remembered by all who knew him. A service for Gordon will be held in the chapel of Battersby Funeral Services, 1855 Great North Rd, Avondale, Auckland, on Thursday 28th March 2013 at 11:00 am to be followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Gordon's name to Cancer Society of N.Z. PO Box 12700, Wellington, would be appreciated. All communications to 'The Anderson Family' C/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140
HALL, Margaret Jean. RNZAF No 73833. In her 85th year. Jean passed away peacefully on 27 March 2013 at Waitakere Hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of George and loved mother of Peter, Juliette and Elizabeth. Loved mother in law of John, and Cherished Grandma of Ashton, Sarah, Luke, Niki and Lani. No words can describe the emptiness we feel or how we will continue without you. Thank you for always being there for us all. You are forever in our hearts. Many thanks to the lovely staff at Waitakere Hospital Wainamu Ward and Coronary Unit for all their care and compassion. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Society PO Box 11724, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140. A service will be held to celebrate our dear mum in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home 220 universal Drive Henderson on Tuesday 2 April 2013 at 3:00 pm. All communications to the Hall Family c/- the Above Funeral Home. RIP.
SMALL, Martin (Sam) James (Reg No. 70896 RNZAF Sgt) (ex Shell Oil Corporation) - On March 31, 2013, at Christchurch; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis, adored father and father-in-law of Eleanor and Andrew, and Lorraine and Robert. Beloved Grandad of Vanessa, Rodney; Angela and Chantel, much loved Grandad Sam of Logan, Daisy; and Addison; much loved Old Grandad of Evahna, Nikita, Byron; Oliver, Ruby, Alexi-Maree, and Lucas. Messages to the Small family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 12.00 noon
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 9, 2013 12:23:50 GMT 12
HEPBURN, Jack Selby F/Lt RNZAF WWII No. 404871 - Late of Hanmer Springs. Peacefully at the Amberley Rest Home, on April 8, 2013; in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Barbara, Wendy (deceased) and Steve. Loved Grandad of Jon, Chris, Alastair, and Deanne. Loved great-Grandad of Anna, William and Blake. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RSA Welfare Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the Service. Messages to 20 Leitrum Street, Cromwell 9310. A Service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at the Church of Epiphany, 31 Jollies Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2.30 p.m., followed by a private burial.
BONGARD, Myrtle Jean (nee Crowhurst). Service No 2998 WAAF WW2 Passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013 surrounded by her family at Hilda Ross Hospital in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Bill Bongard O.B.E. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Michael Murray, Kathy and Graham Elliott. Loved grandmother of Nick and Janelle, Michelle and Oliver, Fiona, Alistair, Bailey and Travis, Kendall and great grandmother of Finn, Zach, Sofia and Poppy. According to Jean's wishes a private family service will be held in Tauranga. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156, Tauranga 3140. All communications to PO Box 128 Hamilton 3240. Our very special thanks to the staff at Hilda Ross Hospital for their dedicated and loving care of Jean.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2013 10:16:22 GMT 12
I was told last night that WWII and postwar jet pilot Fred Tucker has passed away. Can anyone confirm this please?
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Post by chook on Apr 11, 2013 13:25:23 GMT 12
Possibly a bit of confusion as I see 422602 Fredrick Leslie (Les) Tucker passed away in Lower Hutt on Sat 6th April whereas A.F. (Fred) Tucker is hopefully still going strong in Karori.
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Post by phil82 on Apr 11, 2013 13:39:38 GMT 12
I was told last night that WWII and postwar jet pilot Fred Tucker has passed away. Can anyone confirm this please? Wrong Tucker!, I read that notice, and as Mark Twain once said " news of his death is premature"! Fred is alive and well and living in Karori.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 11, 2013 14:06:11 GMT 12
Thanks very much for confirming that Fred isn't dead!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 11, 2013 14:22:42 GMT 12
BROWN, Donald Neal (Don) RNZAF 427475- On April 7, 2013, peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare with his wife of 56 years by his side, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loved father and father-in-law Colin and Vickie, Bevan and Sheryll, and Vicky, cherished granddad of Jordan, Ashley, Latham, and Gus, loved great-granddad of Liam, and Alissa, loved brother and brother-in-law of Merle, and Sam Nesbitt (deceased), Frank Robertson, friend of Gwen Anderson, and much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all the staff at St Allisa Lifecare for the love and care they have given Don over the last years of his life. A Service will be held for Don at the Templeton R.S.A., 38 Kirk Road, Templeton, Tomorrow (Friday), at 1.00 p.m. Private cremation thereafter. Messages to the Brown family c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 11, 2013 22:28:55 GMT 12
Bryan Cox just alerted me to this death, Gordon was one of Bryan's instructors when Bryan ran the flying school at Ardmore, and he was an Air New Zealand Captain.
NEEDHAM, Gordon Bruce. Passed away peacefully on 11 April 2013. Dearly loved husband of Barbara and father of Michelle, Trelise and Anna. Funeral details to follow.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 14, 2013 12:27:55 GMT 12
GARLAND, Keith Reed #71549 R.N.Z.A.F CPL / WW2 - Passed away peacefully at George Manning House on April 4, 2013, aged 84 years. A beloved husband of the late Laura, wonderful father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Michael, Andrew and Tina, Heather and Roo, and Sandra and Michael, much loved grandad of Kirsten and David, Fraser and Kel; James, and Charlotte; Thomas, Liam, Reed, and Michael; Olivia, and Daniel, great-grandad of Lexi, and Ally; Baxter, and Vinnie. Messages to the Garland Family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Service to celebrate Keith's life will be held in the St Silas Anglican Church, 237 Main North Road, Redwood, on Tuesday, April 16, at 10.30 a.m.
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Apr 15, 2013 8:44:05 GMT 12
DONNELLY, Bruce Wallace. DFC 81959 RNZAF Flt Lt Air NZ Captain (Ret). Bruce passed away peacefully at the Hibiscus Hospice on 11th April 2013.
Goodbye Bruce, proud to have known and flown with you. Gone far too soon.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2013 9:20:40 GMT 12
MURRAY-COWPER, Douglas Stewart (Doug) RNZAF 78068 Flt Sgt (5 Sqn) & RAF 635304 Elec Fitter. 10th November 1921 – 13th April 2013. Loving husband of the late Doris (Dot) A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Bethlehem Chapel of Newberry’s Funeral Home, 2 Moody Ave,Whau Valley Whangarei on Friday 19th April 2013 at 1130am to be followed by private cremation. All communications to the Murray-Cowper Family C/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140
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Post by Damon on Apr 15, 2013 9:32:42 GMT 12
Very shocked at the passing of Bruce Donnelly.I flew with him a couple of times at Walsh doing aerobatics etc.He willl be missed at our Tiger Moth club and Warbirds ,to name just a few . RIP Bruce.
Damon
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Post by scrooge on Apr 15, 2013 10:11:06 GMT 12
Saddened to hear of Bruces' passing. He played a big part in my start in aviation at the Walsh and I will miss him and his wisdom.
Andrew
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Post by errolmartyn on Apr 15, 2013 13:17:22 GMT 12
DONNELLY, Bruce Wallace. DFC 81959 RNZAF Flt Lt Air NZ Captain (Ret). Bruce passed away peacefully at the Hibiscus Hospice on 11th April 2013. Goodbye Bruce, proud to have known and flown with you. Gone far too soon. From Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999: DONNELLY, Flight Lieutenant Bruce Wallace, DFC. A81959; Born Opotiki, 26 Jul 1946; RNZAF 12 Jan 1965 to 30 Dec 1974, Res. to 31 Dec 1978; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (30 Jun 1970): [19th Tactical Air Support Sqn (OV-10A Bronco), Attached 2 Bde, 25th Inf Div, US Army)] Flying Officer Bruce Wallace Donnelly, RNZAF, has completed an operational tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam on attachment to the 25th United States Infantry Division. On 7th December 1969 while serving as Forward Air Control pilot with 2 Brigade, Flying Officer Donnelly distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions above and beyond the normal call of duty. While on an aerial surveillance mission in the Hobo Woods, a light observation helicopter he was working with made contact with several North Vietnamese soldiers. Flying Officer Donnelly immediately reacted rolling in on the target engaging it with machine-gun and rocket fire, which enabled the helicopter to break contact. While the light observation helicopter performed a battle damage assessment and called for artillery, he summoned an air strike. Upon arrival of the fighters, he selectively marked the confirmed enemy locations constantly exposing himself to enemy fire. Primarily through his exceptional control of the fighters and accuracy in marking and firing on the positions, he was able to neutralise the enemy location. As the airmobile insertion forces which were called earlier, approached the landing zone, they began receiving small arms and automatic weapons fire some 500 metres away from the primary target. Again without regard for his own safety, he piloted his aircraft directly toward the position suppressing the enemy and allowing the aircraft and ground forces to complete the insertion without sustaining damage or casualties. Flying Officer Donnelly’s determination contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission, he is directly credited with killing one North Vietnamese during the action, and his superb flying skill and rapid assessment of the tactical situation aided significantly in attaining a final North Vietnamese body count of thirteen. Flying Officer Donnelly’s coolness in the face of extreme danger, his willingness to sacrifice all for his mission and his comrades, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the RNZAF. Flt Lt Donnelly was based at Cu Chi, about 20 miles west of Saigon. His operational tour of duty, from 27 Oct 1969 to 27 Apr 1970, consisted of 180 missions and 500 hours flying Errol
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Post by flyjoe180 on Apr 16, 2013 16:00:15 GMT 12
Very sad to hear of Gordon Needham's passing, and also that of Bruce Donnelly. Both nice chaps whom most of us would have bumped into or flown with in our aviation circles. RIP
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 18, 2013 14:26:18 GMT 12
BERTHELSEN, Frederick John. RNZAF No. 41530 (1940 - 1945) Born 21 October 1919, Died 12 April 2013. Educated in Mt Albert Grammar School. Passed away peacefully in London, his adopted country for over 70 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances and father of his devoted daughter Mandy and family. Loved brother and brother in law of Val and Winston and the late Nick and Rita. Most respected uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A man of many adventures over a lifetime. One of the survivors of the famous Pat O'Leary escape line from France to Gibraltar, WWII. Many stories never told but we will remember them
BLACK, John Murray (Murray). CNZM QSO JP WW2 Flying Officer RNZAF NZ4310778. Passed away peacefully at Liston Heights Rest Home, Taupo, after a long illness on Saturday 13 April 2013. Aged 88 years. Loved husband for 64 years of Tess. Loved Rock and Dad to Kirste (Kirk), Michelle, Vicki, and Kerry (Charlie). Highly respected father in law of Conrad, Gordon, Grant, and Pete. Cherished Ga and Grandpa of Sara, Ben, Morgain, Anna, Justine, Craig, Katherine, Sarrah, and Kent, and Great Ga to Flynn, Ethan, Levi, and Jaggar. Special thanks to all the staff at Liston Heights Rest Home. A service of Remembrance will be held for Murray at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, Rickit Street, Taupo on Friday (19th April) at 11.00am, followed by private interment. Communications please to the Black family, C/- PO Box 940, Taupo. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
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Post by phil82 on Apr 18, 2013 14:34:15 GMT 12
Very sad to hear of Gordon Needham's passing, and also that of Bruce Donnelly. Both nice chaps whom most of us would have bumped into or flown with in our aviation circles. RIP Bruce Donnelly was indeed a lovely guy. His DFC was well-deserved.
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Post by lovethe400noise on Apr 19, 2013 11:07:46 GMT 12
BAKER, James Stanley. 10 March 1942 - 15 April 2013, CPL 13810 ex. Robinsons and Superair. Best friend and husband of Julie. Loved and missed by the Baker family and animals. Captain Jimmy, over and out. A memorial service will be held at the Waipu Golf Club, Friday April 19th at 2pm, a private cremation has been held. Thanks to ward 62, Auckland Hospital and all our friends for their ongoing support. In lieu of flowers, donations made directly to NZ Cancer Society, PO Box 8100, Kensington, Whangarei, would be appreciated. All communications to, The Baker Family, c/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei.
BAKER, Jim. Someday we will know, where the pilots go, when their work on earth is through, where the air is clean, and the engines gleam, and the skies are always blue. May your last flight be full of adventure, love from Linda and Mic
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2013 13:00:34 GMT 12
PIPES, Leslie John (Les). Ex WWII Vet. L.A.C., Service No. 1590227 RAF. Passed away on 15 April 2013, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sian and Bob, Mark and Christine and Andrea and Gary. Treasured grandfather of Sam, Ellie, Amy, Tayla, Catie and Jonathan. Much loved by his brothers and their families. Will be sadly missed by the entire Pipes clan. At Les' request a private service has been held.Mark Rowley Funeral Services 16 Anne Street, Devonport.
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