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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 11, 2015 10:48:25 GMT 12
I have been advised of two other ex RAF Bomber Command veterans passing away this week
Fearon M NZ 425190 of Hobsonville AG 75 Sq
Stevens C NZ ? of Waipu Pilot 75 Sq
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Post by davidd on Jun 11, 2015 11:27:37 GMT 12
Fearon M is Murray Charles FEARON, number is correct, with squadron October 1943 to August 1944, but was a navigator, not a pilot. His captain was F/Sgt F H Turner, then changed to F/O R B Berney from April 1944 after about a month with 31 Base.
Stevens C is Charles MacKenzie STEVENS, number is NZ4210535, and he was a pilot, with Sqdn January to July 1945.
David D
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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 11, 2015 12:44:31 GMT 12
Thanks David , I have amended our records
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 11, 2015 15:27:00 GMT 12
Sad news. You were mates with Murray Fearon, weren't you Peter? Sorry to hear this.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 11, 2015 23:34:23 GMT 12
HULL, Bruce Neil. RNZAF no. 436449 Sgt Armament Instructor. On 9 June 2015. Dearly loved husband of the late Zena Mere Hull for 52 years. Much loved father of Zena and father-in- law of Simon Lowther.We will miss you greatly. A service will be held at St James Anglican Church, 29 Church Road, Mangere Bridge on Monday 15 June 2015 at 1.30pm.
STEVENS, Charles Mackenzie. RNZAF Pilot, NZ 4210535, 75 (NZ) Squadron. Peacefully on 9 June 2015, aged 91 years. Loved father of Paul and Donna, Kerry and Murray, Jane and Garry, and Robyn. Beloved 'Poppa Charlie' to Sam, and the late Zac, Mathew, Danny, Tama, Jamie, and Jacob; and great grand children Kaedyn, Mia, Mason, Jackson, and Oliver. A celebration of Chas's life will be at Waipu Presbyterian Church, Waipu on Saturday 13 June 2015 at 11am to be followed by a burial at Waipu Cemetery, Hamon Road, Waipu. All communications to 'The Stevens Family' c-/ PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140.
FEARON, Murray Charles NZ425190. Passed away on the 6 June 2015, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Iris. Loved Father and Father-in-law of Anne, Lesley and Neil, John and Gaye, Paul and Bitten. Much loved Grandad and Popsy of Andrew and Polly, Peter and Hannah, Steven, Kent and Kelly, Kari and Adam, Brent and Rea, and Matt. Great Grandad to Koralie, Rowan, Jayda and Zoia. We love you dearly and will miss you very much. A Service for Murray will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Wednesday the 10 June 2015 at 3:00 pm. The family wishes to thank all the staff of Ward 6, North Shore Hospital, for all their care and compassion during his last few days. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation may be posted to 12 Morgan St, Newmarket, Auckland 1023
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 15, 2015 11:12:18 GMT 12
LARGE, Norman Ralph: Reg No 43931 ASR. Medic. Catalina. RNZAF WWII. Formerly of Lyttelton. Unexpectedly and peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on June 12, 2015, surrounded by family. In his 91st year. A greatly loved husband of Margaret for almost 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Heather and David, Kevin and Barbara, Lorraine and Julie. Loved and admired Grandfather 'Norm' to Robyn, Steven and Mel, Chris and Hannah, Dylan and Jeremy, Matthew, Blake and Jax, Susan and Rob, Rachel and Jeffrey, and Claire and Selwyn. Great 'Norm' to Tane, Breanna, Tyenan, Will, Jack, Isabella, Charlotte, Danielle, Natasha, Sean and Eloise. Norm is going to be greatly missed by all of us, he has been a central figure in all of our lives. Fly free Norm Messages to the Large family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Johns Ambulance, Lyttelton Branch, would be appreciated and can be made at the Service. A service to celebrate Norm's life will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, 455 Linwood Avenue, on Wednesday, June 17, at 2.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 16, 2015 18:33:59 GMT 12
HOLDER, Betsy Elizabeth. W3192 WAAF Royal NZ Airforce 1942-1945. Much loved wife of the late Arthur (Eric). Well loved and long time friend of Ken and Pam Ferguson. A service for Betsy will be held in the Chapel of Resthaven Funerals Howick, Corner Picton and Walter MacDonald Streets, Howick on Wednesday 17 June at 10.30am.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 16, 2015 18:53:24 GMT 12
HOLDER, Betsy Elizabeth. W3192 WAAF Royal NZ Airforce 1942-1945. Much loved wife of the late Arthur (Eric). Well loved and long time friend of Ken and Pam Ferguson. A service for Betsy will be held in the Chapel of Resthaven Funerals Howick, Corner Picton and Walter MacDonald Streets, Howick on Wednesday 17 June at 10.30am. Enlisted as W3192 Miss Betsy Elizbeth Oates on 11 May 42. Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 17, 2015 10:53:05 GMT 12
NUTT, Arthur: (Reg no FX 106299 Fleet Air Arm WW2). On June 12, 2015, passed peacfully at his home in Kaiapoi with his loving family, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Betty for 71 years, loved and loving father of Jennifer, and father in law of Jimmy. A special thank you to the Palliative Care Nurses, and Dr Pitman for their wonderful care of Arthur, flowers respectfully declined but in Arthur's memory donations to the Kaiapoi R.S.A. would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Nutt Family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A service to celebrate Arthur's life will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel 507 Johns Road on Tuesday, June 16, at 1.30pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 17, 2015 17:38:32 GMT 12
In tonight's Cambridge Edition newspaper I see Brian Hubbard has passed away. Brian was on an RNZAF radar unit in the Pacific that would track any enemy aircraft approaching the Allied bases. I had the pleasure of interviewing him a few years ago. He has not been well for some time. RIP
HUBBARD, Brian Hector, peacefully at LifeCare Cambridge, surrounded by his family, on Saturday 13th of June 2015, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of Thelma for 68 years. Loved father of Rob, Sue and Dan, Carol, and Andrew and Caleesh. Much loved Grand Pa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Brian's life will be held at Grinter Funeral Services on Thursday 18th of June 2015 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Grinter Funeral Services, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 17, 2015 18:29:30 GMT 12
In tonight's Cambridge Edition newspaper I see Brian Hubbard has passed away. Brian was on an RNZAF radar unit in the Pacific that would track any enemy aircraft approaching the Allied bases. I had the pleasure of interviewing him a few years ago. He has not been well for some time. RIP HUBBARD, Brian Hector, peacefully at LifeCare Cambridge, surrounded by his family, on Saturday 13th of June 2015, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of Thelma for 68 years. Loved father of Rob, Sue and Dan, Carol, and Andrew and Caleesh. Much loved Grand Pa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Brian's life will be held at Grinter Funeral Services on Thursday 18th of June 2015 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Grinter Funeral Services, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge. Enlisted at Harewood on 31 OCt 42 as NZ4214238. Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 19, 2015 22:02:24 GMT 12
SHEPPARD, Elva Eugenie. (Service No. W4289, Cpl, RNZAF, WWII). Peacefully at Tararu Home, Thames on 16th June, 2015; aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Gerald, loved and treasured Mum of Jane and Lex Palmer. Loved Gran of Geraldine, William and Tarryn. Treasured sister of the late Gloria Court and Isobel Naylor, precious Aunt of Frances, Barbara, Judith, Bernard, Grant, Pauline, Glen and their families. A celebration of Elva's life will be held at Twentymans Grahamstown Chapel, Kirkwood St, Thames, on Wednesday 24th June, at 1pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Thames St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to PO Box 49, Thames. Communications to: 196 Holdaway Road, R D 2, Upper Moutere, 7175.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 20, 2015 10:32:38 GMT 12
SHEPPARD, Elva Eugenie. (Service No. W4289, Cpl, RNZAF, WWII). Peacefully at Tararu Home, Thames on 16th June, 2015; aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Gerald, loved and treasured Mum of Jane and Lex Palmer. Loved Gran of Geraldine, William and Tarryn. Treasured sister of the late Gloria Court and Isobel Naylor, precious Aunt of Frances, Barbara, Judith, Bernard, Grant, Pauline, Glen and their families. A celebration of Elva's life will be held at Twentymans Grahamstown Chapel, Kirkwood St, Thames, on Wednesday 24th June, at 1pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Thames St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to PO Box 49, Thames. Communications to: 196 Holdaway Road, R D 2, Upper Moutere, 7175. Enlisted as W4289 Miss Elva Johnson on 20 Oct 42. Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 22, 2015 11:10:35 GMT 12
POULTER, David Barry. Service No. 75240 RNZAF No 14 Squadron, and 75 Squadron. Middle and Far East - War Veteran - Malaya. Passed away on Friday 19th June 2015. In his 82nd year. Loved husband of the late Christine. Much loved father of Deborah, and Anthony. Loving Grandfather (Papa) of the twins, Karl and Christian. Loved brother of the late John, and Graeme. Your Love and wisdom is with us every day. XXX A funeral service for David, will be held at the Silverdale RSA Clubrooms, 43A Viponds Road, Stanmore Bay on Thursday 25th June at 10am followed by interment.
PURCHASE, Arthur Phillip (Tim). RNZAF 4216444. Passed away peacefully 20 June 2015 at Aaron Court Rest home, aged 93. husband of Doris (deceased). Loved Dad of Gail, Joyce, Kathryn, Gwen, Glen and Paul plus sons in law, his grand and great grandchildren. "Forever in our hearts". Service to be held at State of Grace East, 437 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Mount Wellington, at 11am on Tuesday 23 June. Our thanks to all Staff at Aaron Court Rest Home. State of Grace East 09 5270366
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Post by shorty on Jun 22, 2015 11:15:12 GMT 12
Dave Poulter was on No 3 Cadet Entrants draft Jan 1950 and was a radio mech.
He ran a radio and electrical store in Paeroa for some years.
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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 23, 2015 9:41:46 GMT 12
WHYTE Tom NZ 433389 Air Gunner 101 squadron RAF on 22 June at Hobsonville. Tom flew with 101 in 1945 including the Berchesgarten raid . Tom was a long time member of the Wednesday bomber boy group at MOTAT and was responsible for the model diorama that is still on display.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 23, 2015 11:06:36 GMT 12
Very sad. Tom also attended one of the Cambridge WONZ Forum Meets. A very nice man.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 23, 2015 19:44:25 GMT 12
And another New Zealand Bomber Command Association member ROBINSON, Lindsay Francis. RAF Flt Lieut. D.F.C. Reg No. NZ 4210092; Bomber Command; 149 Squadn. Peacefully on 19th June 2015, at home with his family; in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lois. Treasured father of Vicki, Guy, and Adam, and their partners. A much loved grandfather and great grandfather. He served his country willingly in WWII as an Air Force Bomber Command Pilot. A service to honour Lindsay's life will be held at St. Stephen's Church, 88 Church Street, Onerahi, Whangarei, on Thursday 25th June 2015 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations made directly to Northland Alzheimer's Society, PO Box 1179, Whangarei, would be appreciated. All communications to 'The Robinson Family', C/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 23, 2015 22:36:24 GMT 12
And another New Zealand Bomber Command Association member ROBINSON, Lindsay Francis. RAF Flt Lieut. D.F.C. Reg No. NZ 4210092; Bomber Command; 149 Squadn. Peacefully on 19th June 2015, at home with his family; in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lois. Treasured father of Vicki, Guy, and Adam, and their partners. A much loved grandfather and great grandfather. He served his country willingly in WWII as an Air Force Bomber Command Pilot. A service to honour Lindsay's life will be held at St. Stephen's Church, 88 Church Street, Onerahi, Whangarei, on Thursday 25th June 2015 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations made directly to Northland Alzheimer's Society, PO Box 1179, Whangarei, would be appreciated. All communications to 'The Robinson Family', C/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : ROBINSON, Flying Officer Lindsay Francis, DFC. NZ4210092; Born Morrinsville, 21 Jan 1923; RNZAF 3 Sep 1942 to 6 Mar 1946; NZ Army 30 Mar 1946 to 7 Aug 1947, Army Res. to 13 Nov 1951, 449295; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (7 Dec 1945): [149 Sqn RAF (Lancaster)] Flying Officer Robinson, as Pilot, has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. Fg Off Robinson flew 31 sorties with 149 Sqn. Errol
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Post by shorty on Jun 26, 2015 9:03:44 GMT 12
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