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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 12, 2011 19:17:23 GMT 12
Sad to see my friend Julia White has passed away. She was a WAAF in WWII. She was originally from the West Coast and was engaged to a chap who worked for Bert Mercer's airline. He joined the RNZAF when the war broke out and went to the UK, where he was killed in a bomber. She decided rather than to wallow in her grief she would do her bit, so she joined the WAAF. She then met Raymond 'Jack' White who was also in the RNZAF, and the two settled in Cambridge postwar.
WHITE, Julia Cartmer. Reg No. W5789 W A L RNZAF. On 8 August 2011. Peacefully at Cambridge in her 90th year. Much loved wife of the late Raymond Phillip (Jack). Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Dee Harris, Paul and Marilyn and Marianne and Brett Robertson. Much loved Nanna of Melissa and Pat Sankey, Scott, Aaron and Kelsi White; Claire and Kate Robertson. Great Nanna of Paige. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cambridge Order Of St John would be appreciated and may be left at the Church or sent to PO Box 1 Cambridge. Funeral service for Julia will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church Cambridge on Saturday 13 August 2011 at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation. Grinter Funeral Services Ltd 3 Hallys Lane Cambridge
Also this death notice:
Robert Norman Williamson | Visit Guest Book
WILLIAMSON, Robert Norman (Bob). NZ42206. RNZAF Flying Officer. 355 Sqdn. WWII Vet. Peacefully on 5 August 2011 at Kamo Home, aged 96 years. Beloved Husband for 60 years of the late Greta. Much loved Father of John and Marg; Norm and Sandra, and Zeph. Loved Grandad of Kim and Asi; Shane and Deb; Anita and Paul; Liam, Adam and Siobhan; and Laura. Dear Poppa of Levi and Ava; Bailey, Tomi, and Jaime; Charlotte, Isabelle, and Mackenna. Dearly loved Brother of Joye Evans; and the late Bill; Jack; and Ilene (Short). Brother-in- law of David Evans; and Hazel; and the late Doris; Bruce Short; and Daye and Ted Carrick. A Wonderful man, who will be sadly missed A service for Bob will be held in the chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei on Wednesday 17 August at 11am. Both Bob and Greta will be interred at the Anglican Cemetery, Gorge Road, Maungaturoto at 2pm, that same day. Special thanks to the carers and staff of Kamo Home. In lieu of flowers, donations please, to North Haven Hospice PO Box 7050 Tikipunga. All communications to Williamson Family C/- PO Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 0145
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 12, 2011 20:08:07 GMT 12
Sad to see my friend Julia White has passed away. She was a WAAF in WWII. She was originally from the West Coast and was engaged to a chap who worked for Bert Mercer's airline. He joined the RNZAF when the war broke out and went to the UK, where he was killed in a bomber. She decided rather than to wallow in her grief she would do her bit, so she joined the WAAF. She then met Raymond 'Jack' White who was also in the RNZAF, and the two settled in Cambridge postwar. WHITE, Julia Cartmer. Reg No. W5789 W A L RNZAF. On 8 August 2011. Peacefully at Cambridge in her 90th year. Much loved wife of the late Raymond Phillip (Jack). Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Dee Harris, Paul and Marilyn and Marianne and Brett Robertson. Much loved Nanna of Melissa and Pat Sankey, Scott, Aaron and Kelsi White; Claire and Kate Robertson. Great Nanna of Paige. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cambridge Order Of St John would be appreciated and may be left at the Church or sent to PO Box 1 Cambridge. Funeral service for Julia will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church Cambridge on Saturday 13 August 2011 at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation. Grinter Funeral Services Ltd 3 Hallys Lane Cambridge Dave, The chap Julia White (nee Bennett) was engaged to was Roy Markland who worked for Air Travel as an assistant engineer from 1937. He was killed on air ops with 106 Sqn as a Lancaster pilot, on 18 Feb 43. Julia entered the WAAF on 1 Sep 43. She was a lovely lady. We corresponded about Roy and other Hokitika air force lads for a time when I was compiling my For Your Tomorrow books. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 12, 2011 20:28:46 GMT 12
Yes, that's him. She was indeed a lovely lady. I recall now she did tell me that she kept in touch with you.
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Post by pjw4118 on Aug 14, 2011 19:36:40 GMT 12
Buckley John William pff NZ413812 F/Lt RNZAF S/L RAF On August 11 2011 in Rotorua. John volunteered in 1940 and was accepted for aircrew training in 1941. He solo’ed at EFTS after 7 hours 50 minutes training marking him as a good flyer. Too good for ops, from January 1942 until 1944 he was an instructor at Little Rissington AFU. Along with long time friend Bill Simpson also on instruction duties he pressed the RNZAF liason officer for action. The result they both went to Pathfinders, Bill to 109, John to 627. Johns most memorable op was as tail end Charlie, carrying a movie cameraman to Norway on for a low level raid on the Gestapo headquarters in Oslo. A very laid back gent John had plenty of adventures (see Kiwis Do Fly) but my favourite was post war as a flight commander on 682 Sq. Carrying out an aerial survey of East Africa, based in Eastleigh but with girlfriend in Nairobi he used his Lanc to commute for the weekend parties, until caught.  LANCASTER: Not for the social use of! Having flown TW916 (683 Squadron PR Lancaster) up to Eastleigh to attend a Saturday night function. John is told by the CO (in civvies) Group Captain Ian Lawson that he should return whence he came! 27 July 1952. This independent spirit surfaced again. “Eventually I did less and less flying and more ‘admin.’ One afternoon when I was left in charge of the office, an Air Ministry signal came through requesting a bod to be recommended for what was a very nice appointment. Not being too impressed with my current ‘job’ I duly completed the signal and back it went. My Commanding Officer was stunned two weeks later when my self-appointed posting came through”. (Kiwis Do Fly) After retiring from his RAF service in 1960 he eventually returned to NZ in 1980. John was a great guy and a good friend to all, except fools! He has no surviving family in New Zealand. RIP John |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 15, 2011 1:47:39 GMT 12
More sad news, another Cambridge airmen has passed away. I got an email tonight from Steve Cornwall telling me that his father Peter had died last week, aged 91. Peter flew Beauforts and then progressed onto Vickers Warwicks which he flew in Africa and Italy Flying Officer James Peter Marshall Cornwall, NZ402453, RIP www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/James%20Cornwall.htm |
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Post by rbwannabe on Aug 15, 2011 8:57:48 GMT 12
Just heard from my Mum that Vic Bargh has passed away.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 15, 2011 12:53:09 GMT 12
Oh that's sad too. Another great chap. RIP
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 17, 2011 11:58:48 GMT 12
ROOD, Jesse Gwythern. Ex-RNZAF. On August 10, 2011 at North Shore Hospital (formerly of Narrow Neck, Devonport). Much cherished husband of the late Ailsa, loved father and father-in-law of Christopher, Angela and Gary and Gregory. Loved Grandpa of Glenn-Gareth, Brydee, Joseph, Benjamin and Albertine. Aged 92 years. A service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9 Taharoto Road, Takapuna on Wednesday 17 August at 1pm followed by private cremation. By request no flowers. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Auckland, PO Box 24237, Royal Oak would be appreciated.
POWELL, Herbert Thomas. RNZAF 425454. 6 August 2011, aged 91 years. Peacefully at Auckland Hospital after a short illness. Darling husband of Joyce. Dearly loved father of the late Kevin, Janice and Rose-Marie. Much loved Grandfather of Jonathan and Lauren. "God took your hand and made us part, He closed your eyes and broke our hearts." A service will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden on Wednesday 17 August at 12.30pm followed by private interment in New Plymouth. Messages to the Powell Family, c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446.
SIMONS, Clifford Ruben (Cliff). RNZAF 442373 L.A.C WW2. On August 14, 2011 peacefully at Papakura. Dearly loved husband of Merlyn, much loved dad of Lawrence and Denise (Glenbrook), Ian and Suzanne (Australia) and Linda and Chris Roberts (Waiuku). Loved Poppa of Jamie, Angelique and Ricky, Cameron, Mitchell, Jodie and Rewi and loving great-poppa of Jack, Raukura and Te Raiti. Peace be with you now. A service will be held in the St Lukes Anglican Church, 3 Russell Road Manurewa on Thursday 18 August 2011 at 11:30am prior to a private cremation. All communications to unit 13/2 Hamilton Drive Waiuku 2341.
WEBB, James Melville (Jim). RNZAF 428419. ex Edwards Motors Ltd, Greerton and Tauranga South schools and proud Vintage Car Club member for 50 years, in his 91st year. Peacefully at Tauranga Hospital, much loved husband of the late Babs, father and grandfather of Alan, Dawn and Michelle, Rob, Mary Ann, Olivia and Liam, Colin, Megan and Shane and loved brother of Margaret Dunton. A funeral service for Jim will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, on Thursday 18 August at 1pm, followed by private burial. Communication to the Webb Family c/o PO Box 8139, Tauranga 3145. All VCC members please assemble at Clubrooms with cars at Noon
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 17, 2011 14:32:52 GMT 12
"ROOD, Jesse Gwythern. Ex-RNZAF. On August 10, 2011 at North Shore Hospital (formerly of Narrow Neck, Devonport). Much cherished husband of the late Ailsa, loved father and father-in-law of Christopher, Angela and Gary and Gregory. Loved Grandpa of Glenn-Gareth, Brydee, Joseph, Benjamin and Albertine. Aged 92 years. A service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9 Taharoto Road, Takapuna on Wednesday 17 August at 1pm followed by private cremation. By request no flowers. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Auckland, PO Box 24237, Royal Oak would be appreciated."
Missing from the notice is his service number - NZ416667 - indicating wartime service (he enlisted in Nov 1941 and went to Canada in Mar 1942 for WOp/AG training).
Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 18, 2011 9:59:36 GMT 12
EDGAR, John William (Jack) Y72840 WOF RNZAF. On August 16 2011 at Kauri Coast Hospital and Rest home Dargaville dearly loved partner of Kath etc.
His funeral service will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Harding Park, Dargaville tomorrow Friday 19 August at 11am followed by private cremation.
All communications to 34 Seymour Road, Sunnyvale Auckland 0612.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 20, 2011 12:36:38 GMT 12
RUGG, Duncan Charles Marshall. (RNZAF, 4211676, 75 Squadron) (Past President Eden Roskill RSA) On August 19, 2011, peacefully at North Shore Hospital. Loving husband and friend of Margaret. Loving father and father-in-law of Helene, Marshall, Jenny, Claire and Barney. Loved dearest Poppa of Rochelle, Blair, Kylie, Natasha, Steven, and Monique; and Elvis. Loved pop of Bailey, Tyla, Nika, and Mili. If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane We'd walk right up to heaven And bring you home again. A Service to celebrate Duncan's life will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, on Wednesday August 24 at 12.30 pm, to be followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinsonism Society, PO Box 16238, Sandringham, Auckland would be appreciated. All communications to the Rugg Family, c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland.
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Post by shorty on Aug 23, 2011 20:04:48 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Arthur William (Chappie) CHAPMAN A70541 RNZAF 1 April 1947 to 26 Sep 1966 aged 89 on Sunday 21 August.
Service at Sowman's funeral chapel Hutcheson Street Blenheim 1100 23 August followed by internment at Fairhall.
Messages to Chapman family C/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240
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Post by dakman on Aug 23, 2011 21:35:13 GMT 12
Not sure here if I have names correct ,noted the passing of Vic Bargh ,
Was he father to John and Laurie ? from Martinborough.
Recall somewhere he was also a very able motocycle
speedway rider can anyone confirm ?
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Post by thomarse on Aug 23, 2011 21:48:10 GMT 12
Allan
John and Laurie's Dad was John senior; he passed away a couple of years ago. I'll bet they are related to Vic though.
I see Vic Bargh mentioned a few posts ago - did he have aviation connections?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 23, 2011 21:54:07 GMT 12
Vic Bargh was an RNZAF Buffalo pilot in Burma, and quite a good one by all accounts. There's a biography of his wartime experiences by Neil Francis called Ketchil.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 23, 2011 23:03:10 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Arthur William (Chappie) CHAPMAN A70541 RNZAF 1 April 1947 to 26 Sep 1966 aged 89 on Sunday 21 August. Service at Sowman's funeral chapel Hutcheson Street Blenheim 1100 23 August followed by internment at Fairhall. Messages to Chapman family C/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240 70541 (there was no A prefix) was a renumbering of Chapman in Jan 1949. Previous to this he was, I believe, A39085 on enlistment in 1939 upon outbreak of war, the A prefix being replaced by NZ c.21 Aug 1940. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 26, 2011 22:08:20 GMT 12
It seems to be the season we lose more older people, sadly:  BOWERS, William Bernarr. (RNZAF 30 Squadron.) Passed away peacefully on August 24, 2011. Loved father of Maureen and Harry, loved Poppy to Kim and Chris, Janine and Tony, Joanna, Rebecca and Mike, and Jeffrey, loved Great-poppy of Eva, Emily, Joe, and William. Special thanks to Doctors and Nursing Staff at Parkhaven Hospital. A Service for Bill will be held at the Chapel of J. Weir, 24 Hill Street (Nordix House), Onehunga tomorrow Saturday at 11am. CAMPBELL, Allan Donald. Service no. 4313668 RNZAF WW2. On 22 August 2011, at Malyon House, Te Puke aged 86 years. Husband and companion of Fay for almost 55 years, father of Bruce and the late Stuart (killed Mt. Erebus air disaster, November 1979). Son of the late William and Edna Campbell, and brother of Ian and Leslie (both deceased). The dedicated care by staff of Malyon House is much appreciated. Privately cremated as he requested, please no messages of condolence. CARNIE, Ian Alexander. Service No NZ427507, F/O, RNZAF. Passed away peacefully at Arbor House, Greytown on Friday 19 August 2011, aged 95. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy and loved father of the late Robert, his wife Ursula (Canada), Lynn and John Bushell (Greytown). Loved and respected Grand Dad of Nicole, Craig, Kurt, Keith and Tim. Loved brother of Jean Robinson (Waiheke Island). A truly gentle and humble man whose love touched us deeply. He will be greatly missed. Reunited with his true love forever. According to his wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 13A Kempton St, Greytown 5712. Richmond Funeral Home (Peter and Jenny Giddens) FDANZ, Carterton SGT (RTD) Lawrence ("Lawrie") Edward Alexander Cross L75818 Aircraft Technician RNZAF 8 Sep 1951 to 7 Sep 1975 passed away yesterday morning after a long battle with cancer at the age of 78. His funeral service is to be held at the Mayfield Chapel/Snowman Crematorium, cnr Hutchinson and Parker Streets in Blenheim at 1100 Monday 29 August. Messages of condolence can be sent to his widow Joyce Cross at 2 Rousehill Street, Renwick. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Marlborough, P.O.Box 411, Blenheim 7240 This chap below is another Cambridge chap who I'd never heard of. Dash it all. Does anyone know more about him, trade, squadrons, etc?GEMBITSKY, Maxwell (Max). Reg.No. 434783 L.A.C. R.N.Z.A.F. WW2 Pacific. Peacefully on the 24th August 2011. Loved husband of the late Patricia Alice; loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Vic Richards, Malcolm and Karen (UK), and Jan Lambert and Bruce Collier. Respected father-in-law of Maurice and Heather Carthew and Patrick Lambert. Loved grandad and great grandad ('Da') of Aaron, Caitlin and Andy, Luke and Bev, Daniel and Amber. Many thanks to St Johns Ambulance and the medical staff at Waikato Hospital for their care of Dad. A service to celebrate Max's life will be held on Thursday 1st September 2011 at 1:00pm at Resthaven Rest Home, Vogel Street, Cambridge. In Max's memory, all donations may be made to St John's Ambulance and can be left at the service. All communications please to the Gembitsky Family, PO Box 844, Cambridge 3450. Cambridge Funeral Services FDANZ LENNAN, Keith Francis. 434567 RNZAF WWII. On August 22, 2011 at Bucklands Beach Rest Home in his 89th year. Most cherished husband of Patricia and darling Dad of Cheryl (Rew). Very loved father-in-law of Robert Rew and adored Poppa of Jason (Melbourne) and Mathew. Loved friend of Jodie (Melbourne) and Chantal. Dearest Great-Poppa to his great-grandchildren. Thank you for the loving care at Bucklands Beach Rest Home. A Service of remembrance for Keith will be held at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs on Friday August 26 at 1.00pm. Messages to Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street, Howick Ph 534-7300 McMINN, Patrick Alexander. Serv. No. Y88986 Pvte. RNZAF. On 24 August 2011, peacefully at Rossendale Resthome, Hamilton, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 57 years. Loved dad of Judy, Dave; Lyn, Gerry; Audrey; Dianne, Mike and close friend of Anna. Much loved granddad of his nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Sincere thanks to the staff at Rossendale for their wonderful care of Pat over the period of his stay. A service will be held in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Clarkin Rd, Hamilton, on Saturday 27 August at 10:00am, funeral then leaving for the Hamiton Park RSA Lawn Cemetery, Newstead. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Pat would be appreciated to Alzheimers New Zealand, PO Box 5720 Hamilton, or may be left at the service. James R. Hill FDANZ Hamilton SAYERS, Harvey Norman. No 444851 RNZAF. On 23 August 2011 peacefully at Switzer Residential Care Kaitaia. Aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta Isobel. Stepfather to Harry and David. A service for Harvey will be held in the Chapel of Geards Funeral Home 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia on Friday 26 August 2011 at 11am followed by private cremation. Geards Funeral Home Kaitaia |
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 26, 2011 22:54:40 GMT 12
His service number was NZ439432.
From Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999:
GEMBITSKY, Leading Aircraftman Maxwell, mid.
NZ434783; Born Hokitika, 4 May 1923; NZ Army/TF 21 mths; NZ Army (1st Fd Regt NZA) 1 Aug 1941 to 14 Apr 1943, 440909; RNZAF 15 Apr 1943 to 2 Oct 1945; Equipment Assistant.
Citation Mention in Despatches (22 Mar 1946): In recognition of gallant services rendered during the war. Volunteered as a skin donor to W/O P R Doody, RNZAF, who was badly burnt in a Hudson crash at Bougainville on 23 Apr 1945. See also Cpl E J Harland, mid, RNZAF.
Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 27, 2011 1:51:57 GMT 12
Thanks Errol. I wish I'd know he lived a few blocks from my Mum's place, I'd have popped in for a chat.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 1, 2011 21:31:40 GMT 12
Sad to see that, as far as I know, the last of the pilots from the original line-up of No. 3 (GR) Squadron RNZAF when it formed in 1941 has died. Back then he was known as Alf Arnott, postwar he began using his middle name Noel. I visited Noel in October 2010 and gathered some of his memories of those days in the RNZAF flying Baffins, Vincents, Hudsons and Venturas. He was a fairly good aviation artist too, I saw many interesting paintings in his St Heliers home. Noel also brought the first Ventura to New Zealand from Hawaii. RIP.
ARNOTT, Alfred Noel. (Service No: 403418 RNZAF). Peacefully on Friday 26 August, 2011; In his 97th year. Cherished husband of the late Billie. Much loved father of Judith and Gaenor, and father- in-law of Andrew Bavaird. Treasured poppa of Adrienne, Marguerite, Justine, Anneliese, and Jason and great-grandfather of 10. "Always remembered". A Private Service has been held.
I am told that Bernie Piesse flew Corsairs from Trincomalee, Ceylon, and then from a carrier in the British Pacific Fleet in WWII.
PIESSE, Bernard Godfrey. KEV, NZ2240 WWII RNZAF, RNZNVR. Peacefully at Kaitaia Hospital on August 30, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Grace Irene. Much loved father of Julian, and Sarah-Jane and Ali. Adored grandfather of Arya and Blair, and Mina, and great grandfather of Darius. "An officer and a gentleman." A funeral service will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Mangonui on Saturday September 3, 2011 at 2pm followed by private cremation. All communications to 021-827-291, Sarah-Jane Saravani. Squire Funeral Services Kaikohe/Kawakawa
McCOLL, Andrew Addis. RNZAF 414044 LAC WWII. Loved husband of the late Molly. Much loved father of Peter, Vera, Raewyn and Bill. Pop of Craig, Kyomi, Kelly and Ken. Big Pop of Jodie, Hana, Corbin, Matthew and Scott. Much loved brother of Charlie. A long journey comes to an end for a hardworking, stubborn but fair and well respected man. He did it his way. RIP Dad. Special thanks to the Beattie Home Staff, but extra special thanks to Dawn, Sheryl and Val for going beyond the call of duty in ensuring that Dad spent his last days in absolute comfort and in the care of familiar faces and surroundings. A service for Any will be held at St Brides Anglican Church, Otorohanga on Friday 2 September at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prostate Cancer, can be left at the Church. All communications to VJ Williams & Sons, PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
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