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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 22, 2011 23:09:00 GMT 12
ALDERTON, Desmond Garrod. Reg No. 442304 RNZAF. Passed away peacefully on June 20, 2011 at Whangarei Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dearly beloved husband of the late Beryl. Loved father and father-in- law of John and Raewyn, Derek and Errice, Shona and Ken Nelson, David and Carol. Cherished Poppa of all his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Eternally dancing with Mum, among the stars. A service will be held at the Chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive), Whau Valley, Whangarei at 1.30pm on Thursday June 23, 2011 followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Des, donations sent to St. John Ambulance, PO Box 8011 Kensington, Whangarei, 0145 would be appreciated. All communications to the Alderton Family, c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei. 0145.
PEARCE, David Reid. RNZAF 421289 WWII On June 21, 2011 peacefully. Late of Howick. Dearly loved husband of Stella and much loved Dad of David and Freddie, Linda and Bruce, Greg and Linda. Loved Grandad of Julie, Darren, and Chantal. Great Grandad of Ruby and Olly. Loved brother of Daphne. A Service of Remembrance for David will be held at the Howick Funeral Home Chapel, 35 Wellington Street, Howick on Friday June 24, 2011 at 1.30pm. Messages to: Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street Howick Ph 09-534-7300
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Post by shorty on Jun 25, 2011 18:50:06 GMT 12
From Ian Hingston:
79659 Owen Craddock
Fellow 13 course members
Another one of our intake has been called home. I don't think I can make the funeral but I would hope some of his ex Boy Entrant mates can.
Rest in peace Owen, you've had a pretty rough ride of late.
Ian Hingston
He has had a battle with his health and then vascular dementia for some time. I would be pleased if you could let the rest of the people know. His funeral is to be Thursday at 10.30am in Papakura at Fountains Funeral Services.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 4, 2011 0:36:17 GMT 12
POWE, John Edwin (Jack) (Rgtl No. 425856 RNZAF 490 Squadron) Passed away on 1 July 2011 at Ranfurly Veterans Home and Hospital (late of Waiheke Island). Loved brother of the late Gladys Woods and the late Lynda Freear, loved uncle of Jack and Mona Woods, Warwick and Margaret Woods, Barry and Jeanette, and Derek Freear and Diane and John Alexander and their families. A service for Jack will be held at the Recreation Hall of the Ranfurly Home, 539 Mt Albert Rd, Royal Oak on Tuesday 5 July at 2.30pm to be followed by private cremation.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 5, 2011 10:00:08 GMT 12
GORDON, John Douglas. (SN 442171 RNZAF WW2 KEV). On 1 July 2011 at Middlemore Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Lola and loved father and father-in-law of Doug and Linda, and Debra and Jack. Loving poppa of David and Jenny, and Shannon, Reagan and Ben. Loved partner of Heather and her family. John's funeral service will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 6 July at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, Puhinui Road. Communications please to Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage 34 Kolmar Road Phone 279-9098
BARTLETT, Ernest Theodore. (RNZAF, LAC, Reg No. 434650) Loved husband of the late Nora and father and father-in- law of Janice and Adam, Peter and Barbara, Ian and Kerry, Keith and Lynda and their families. Passed away suddenly on 26 June 2011 at Waikato Hospital. In accordance with Dad's wishes a private service has been held. Please accept our thanks for the friendships and care extended to Dad over the years. Thank you also to the staff at Ward 2. Any communications to the Bartlett family, c/- 48 Lansdowne Crescent, Hamilton 3206. Seddon Park Funeral Home
NELSON, Harold. Reg. No. 4211801 RNZAF, Olympian No. 57, MBE - passed away peacefully at Oakwoods Hospital, Richmond on 1 July 2011, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Much loved father and father-in-law of Gay and Peter Bull, Joy and Peter Toynbee, Dean and Sandy, and the late Grant. Loved grandad of Matt, Kylie and Amy; Nikki, Kelly and Jackie; and Josh, Kyle and Ryan, also a loved great grandad. "You ran a great race Dad." Messages to 51 Duthie Street, Karori, Wellington. A celebration of Harold's life will be held at The Headingly Centre, Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson on Thursday 7 July 2011 commencing at 2.00pm. SHONE & SHIRLEY FUNERAL DIRECTORS NELSON F.D.A.N.Z.
SMITH Barron Tristram (Barry). Flight Sergeant RNZAF 431208 WWII. On July 1, dearly loved husband and sweetheart of Daphne. Beloved father of Barrie and Barbara, grand- dad of 5, great grand-dad of 2. Sadly missed. Funeral Friday July 8, 2 pm: Pakuranga Rugby Club, Bell Road, Pakuranga.
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Post by shorty on Jul 12, 2011 8:26:58 GMT 12
T/SQNLDR (RTD) S.A. VINCENT R76191 A & S ADM RNZAF 30 May 1952 to 17 june 1971.
I understand from the Officers Club that the funeral service will be held this Thursday the 14th at 1030am at the Schnapper Rock North Harbour Chapel, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany- Tel 4158720.
Main family contact is Sid's daughter Linda Sperrin on Tel 9627944. A full funeral notice should be in tomorrows Herald (Tuesday)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 15, 2011 2:31:16 GMT 12
NICHOLAS, Leonard Johnson. Service No. 4212691 L.A. C. RNZ Army 1-61-1043 transferred to RNZAF, attached to US Air Force South West Pacific, Kings Empire Veteran, Papatoetoe Rotarian. Passed away peacefully on 10th July 2011,in his 97th year. Much loved husband of the late Laura Jean. Father of Jeanette Alexandria (deceased) and Gary Ross Nicholas. The Funeral Service for Len will be held at 11 am on Wednesday 13th July at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, 357 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe.
HORNBLOW, William Laurie (Bill) RNZAF 4211510 On 14 July 2011. A wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather will be sadly missed. Survived by much loved wife Alison, son's Chris, Brett and Shane, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and a vast extended family. Forever in our memories. A service will be held at Titirangi RSA Monday 18th July 2011 at 2pm
SWINERD, Graham Basil. (RNZAF, #74244, Malaya) (19 December 1930 - 10 July 2011). Dearly loved Husband of Marge Healion and much loved father and father-in-law of Lance and Anne (Te Puke), Shane and Sue (Te Pahu), Craig and Laura (UK). Much loved Precious of Carl and Julie (Aus), Craig (Aus), Debbie and Steve (Doha), Bub and Gary (Hamilton). Very much loved Gramps and precious of Tyler, Keitlyn and Jaysha, Kayla and Chenae, Jamie, Amber and the late Cameron, Logan, Tyrin, Brandon, Jacinta, Shiane and Indiana, Ash and Sam, Amber and Kelly, Daniel and Nicole, Nakita and Adam. Enemy of Buttons! (the Cat). Loving memories have no end. Rest easy our Precious. A service for Graham will be held in the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, Newstead on Friday (15 July) at 12:00 noon. All communications to James R. Hill, 1004 Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton. James R Hill FDANZ
COULAM, James Herbert (Jim). Service No. 4216520 RNZAF. Passed away peacefully on 12 July 2011 at Lady Allum Home aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Alma, much loved father and father-in-law of Mary and Hugh, Pat, Ken and Fiona, Alan and Helen, John and Angela and Margaret and Alan. Loved Poppa of 15 grandchildren and Great Poppa of 5 great grandchildren. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph Catholic Church, 10 Dominion Street, Takapuna on Saturday 16 July at 11.00am followed by burial at Schnapper Rock Road. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate the donation to St Johns Northern Region Private Bag 14902 Panmure, Auckland 1741. Rest in peace.
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Post by shorty on Jul 20, 2011 9:37:59 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Robert Joseph Montague Versey J79657 Air Frames RNZAF 9 Jan 59 to 3 Feb 67
Another member of the 13 Course Boy Entrants has been called home.
79657 RJM (Bob) Versey passed away last Saturday.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 20, 2011 14:25:55 GMT 12
I just read in the latest issue of Air Force News that Alan Bennison passed away on the 30th of April 2011. He was the last known New Zealand Air Gunner to serve in the Battle of Britain. That leaves just three NZ Battle of Britain pilots known to be still alive now.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 23, 2011 23:48:27 GMT 12
TURNER, Leslie Eric (Darkie). Service No. 12416025 Flt Lieut RNZAF WWII. On July 19, 2011 peacefully at NorthHaven Hospital, in his 95th year. Loved husband of the late Janet and partner of the late Connie. Loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and the late Kevin, Peter and Lorraine and loved Pop of Shane, Troy and Susan, and Will; Gareth and Daniel, Nic and the late Damien. Loved special dad of Scott and friend of Nan and old Poppa to Benjamin and Connor. Special friend to the Wheaton Family. A service for Les will be held at the Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Road, Hibiscus Coast on Monday 25 July at 11am followed by private cremation. Special thanks to the staff at NorthHaven Hospital for their wonderful care. All communications to PO Box 305, Whangaparaoa.
TAYLOR, Gavin Leo (Buck). Service No B75119 Corporal Armourer RNZAF. On July 20, 2011, at North Shore Hospital peacefully. Loved husband of Jenny and loving father, father-in-law and step-father of Mellanie, Cheryl, Varina, Ashleigh and Gif, Raelene, Delma and Stuart. The complete service for Buck will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at the Romaleigh Funeral Home, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote, at 11am followed by private cremation. H. Morris Funeral Services
I am particularly saddened to see this one, my friend Joe McVicar. Such a nice man, I visited him in May, and I'm glad I did.
McVICAR, Joe (Jack). (NZ 413270 RNZAF Flying Officer).On 21 July 2011 Joe passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch; aged 91 years. Dearly beloved wife of Heather, loved father of Wayne, Ross, Ann, John, Jennie and Adam, grandfather of Debbie, Tim, Claire, Molly, Sally, Toni, Andrew, Wendy and Georgia, and great grandfather of Ella, Jesse, Thomas, Lily, and Chelsea. Brother of Norrie Williams, Nell Gardyne, the late Eileen Critchley, Margaret (Sister M Fidelus), Loftus, Molly Ford, and Jim. Messages for the McVicar Family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice in memory of Joe would be appreciated and may be made at the Mass. The Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Tuesday, 26 July, at 1.00pm. John Rhind Funeral Directors F.D.A.N.Z Ph: (03) 379-9920
It is interesting that Joe's death notice lists him as Joe as his real name was John. His family (parents and siblings) knew him as Jack, but he got the nickname of Hurricane Joe in Canada and the name Joe stuck for the rest of his life. Joe was a Wireless Operator-Air Gunner on No. 1 (GR) Squadron Hudsons, and then flew in Fiji with No. 4 Squadron. He flew for a very short time in Venturas too. He was also a member of the Christchurch Brevet Club.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 24, 2011 12:12:06 GMT 12
Dave,
"TURNER, Leslie Eric (Darkie). Service No. 12416025 Flt Lieut RNZAF WWII."
Just for the record his service number should read NZ416025.
Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2011 12:20:55 GMT 12
I thought that looked odd when I saw it in the Herald's notice.
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Post by shorty on Jul 25, 2011 13:12:31 GMT 12
ROSEMAN Joyce Valda (Val) WRNZAF V75272
peacefully on 23 July 2011 at Ellerslie Gardens late of Te Ra Road Pt Chevalier in her 88th year.
service to be held in the Garden Chapel at the Morrison Funeral Home 220 Universal Drive Henderson 2pm Wednesday 27th July 2011
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 30, 2011 0:12:23 GMT 12
CHAPMAN, Reginald George (Reg). Regtl No. 442835 RNZAF. Peacefully on July 28, 2011 at Pukekohe Aged Care, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty for 50 years. Loved dad of Jenny and David Collett, Sheryl and Ken Harlick, David and Dawn White, Greg and Sharee and Ian and Deborah. Dear Grandad to 15 and Great-Pop to 11. At peace now. Special thanks to all staff at Pukekohe Aged Care for their loving care and attention. A service to celebrate Reg's life will be held at Graham's Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Monday August 1 at 1pm followed by private cremation.
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Post by shorty on Aug 2, 2011 18:16:52 GMT 12
WGCDR (Rtd) James Michael Ellis (S79826) RNZAF 10 July 1959 to 26 March 1992 passed away yesterday 1 August 2011 aged 68 at Waitakere Hospital Henderson.
A funeral service will be held at the St.Patrick's Catholic Church, Main Rd., Huapai at 14:00 on Friday 5th August.
WGCDR Ellis was a Senior Supplier before being commissioned as a supply officer 2 September 1971. He held the post of CO SUPPLY AUCKLAND for the period 1988 - 1990
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 7, 2011 17:46:03 GMT 12
FYFE, Thomas Neil Preston (Tom). Regtl No. 639156 RNZAF. Peacefully on 3 August 2011 at Sir Edmund Hilary Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy. Loved father and father-in- law of Trevor and Lesley, Julie and John, Todd and Pam, Kenny and Michele, Anita and the late Brian. Dear Grandad to Amber, Rochelle, Geraldine, Edwin, Peter, Sarah, Daniel, Jess, Tom and Aimee and loved GG to Hayley, Roxanne, Calvin, Zoe, Dominic, Carla, Ella and Pippa. Special thanks to all the staff at Sir Edmund Hilary for their wonderful care and attention, especially in the last few weeks in hospital care. A service to celebrate Tom's life will be held in the Chapel of Manukau Memorial Gardens, Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Monday 8 August 2011 at 11am.
JOHNSTON, Ian Leslie (Inky/Johnny). 6186813 (4th Waikato Mounted Rifles); NZ437557 (RNZAF). Peacefully at Eventhorpe Rest Home on Tuesday 2 August, 2011. Loved husband of the late May. Loved father and father-in-law of Frances and David Stout (Tokoroa), Alan (AJ@Bayleys) and Trish (Waitara) and Beth and Gavin Smith (Hamilton). Grandfather of Andrea, Mark and George. Finally at rest. The Service for Ian will be held on Saturday 6th August, 2011 at 10.30am in the Hamilton Crematorium Chapel, Newstead, Hamilton.
JOHNSTON, Thomas Reginald (Tom). Service No. 4313838, RNZAF, WWII. At Jean Sandal Village on Thursday 4 August 2011. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Joan. Much loved and proud father of Julie and Grant (Auckland), Peter (Seattle) and Linzi (Brisbane). Grandad Tom to Michael, Paul, Danny, Cynthia and Harley. Messages to Vospers, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth. A service for Tom will be held at Vospers Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Wednesday 10 August 2011 at 2pm. Private Cremation. Vospers Funeral Home FDANZ New Plymouth
PRICE, Bruce Arthur. Reg. No. 4215222 Warrant Officer No. 2 Sqdn. RNZAF WWII. Peacefully on 4 August 2011 aged 89 years. Loved and loving husband of the late Iris. Loved father and father-in- law of Janet and Mark, Mary and Mike, Beth and Jim and Ken and Phillipa. Loved grandad to his ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. "Forever with Iris." Many thanks to the staff at Resthaven Rest Home for their wonderful care of Bruce. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at 1:00p.m., Tuesday 9 August 2011, at Resthaven Rest Home, Vogel Street, Cambridge. All communications please to the Price Family, PO Box 844, Cambridge 3450. Cambridge Funeral Services FDANZ
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Post by Tony on Aug 7, 2011 20:23:00 GMT 12
Thanks guys, I really apprecaite your efforts here
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Post by shorty on Aug 10, 2011 15:44:23 GMT 12
HEMS, Charles Alexander RNZAF T78095
Peacefully after a courageous battle on August 5 2011 Dearly loved husband of the late Mary etc.
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Post by philip on Aug 10, 2011 16:32:33 GMT 12
John Firby Kendrick 86 of Huntly and Snells Beach died 2nd August
A good friend of my family.
I not 100% sure but somebody might know him. He was late getting to Europe being held up in transit in Singapore but flew a few bombing missions as a navigator for some famous bombing pilot (name escapes me). Then returned to fly in the Pacific but got held up in transit (again) in India and arrived in the pacific at the same time they dropped the bomb.
He then trained in the air force in Hurricanes and solo'd for the first time in a Mustang but the war had finished.
He left the air force and got a degree in engineering, working many years for the mines then the MOW.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 10, 2011 20:11:27 GMT 12
John Firby Kendrick 86 of Huntly and Snells Beach died 2nd August A good friend of my family. I not 100% sure but somebody might know him. He was late getting to Europe being held up in transit in Singapore but flew a few bombing missions as a navigator for some famous bombing pilot (name escapes me). Then returned to fly in the Pacific but got held up in transit (again) in India and arrived in the pacific at the same time they dropped the bomb. He then trained in the air force in Hurricanes and solo'd for the first time in a Mustang but the war had finished. He left the air force and got a degree in engineering, working many years for the mines then the MOW. Philip, John Kendrick has the following entry in Gp Capt Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999: KENDRICK, Flying Officer John Firby, AE. NZ433306 & 130124; Born Suva, Fiji, 13 Aug 1924; RNZAF 19 Mar 1943 to 20 Jan 1946, TAF 1 Sep 1950, Res. 1 Apr 1954 to 14 Aug 1979; Pilot. Air Efficiency Award - 1 Mar 1957. My own records confirm his departure from New Zealand on the Umata from Bluff on 16 May 1944. The ship disembarked at Belfast on 9 July and at Liverpool on 15 July, but at which the 23 RNZAF pilots on board got off I do not know. Nor do I know which route the ship took but it certainly would not have been via Singapore which was at that time occupied by the Japanese. I suspect that 'Hurricanes' should read Harvards, as none of the former were operated by the RNZAF in New Zealand. Errol |
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Post by philip on Aug 10, 2011 21:09:06 GMT 12
Thanks Errol
It's good to know his record exists. He was a great guy with a lot of good stories to tell not just in the war years. I wish he could have been at the get-together in Cambridge.
Respect
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