Jack Passings – April 2020
Cheung Mow Lam, laundryman, passed away on 24 April after a battle with cancer. He was nine days passed his 90th birthday. He served the RNZN for a number of years, and retired to Takapuna. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, three children and four grandchildren
WIRINGI, Ehau Matthew. Service No. NZ15495 Seaman Gunner, RNZN 1955-1963.DOB, 17.09.1937 – 26.04.2020 Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital. Loved son of the late Paekitawhiti and Te Hira. Loving brother, cousin, father, and Koro. Cherished uncle of many. Due to the current circumstances, a private farewell will be held. All correspondence to the Wiringi Family, c/- PO Box 926, Rotorua
BEASLEY, Roger Malcolm. RNZN 15934. Artificer Apprentice Born July 19, 1939. Passed away on April 23, 2020. At Whitianga aged 80. Beloved husband of Sylvia for 59 years. Much loved father of Steven, Craig and Nicole, Father-in-law of Tania. Loved Grumps of Matthew, Taryn, Sam and Eden. Brother of Suzann and Annette, Whangaparaoa. Brother-in-law to Yvonne and Ian Mitchell, Sydney. Uncle to Simone, Damian and Shane. Roger was privately cremated and service will be held at the Mercury Bay Club rooms when circumstances permit. Correspondence toabbys248@outlook.comRoger grew up in Titahi Bay and lived a full and active life, served in RNZN ’56-’69, lived many years in Whakatane and retired to Whitianga.
PATON Frederick Maurice “Fred” Sadly, passed away on the 15th April 2020 aged 78 years. Loved father of Danny and Jean, Matthew and Jodi, grandad of Matthew and Max, Daniel and Kopua. Due to current restrictions, a private burial will be held at the Mt Wesley RSA cemetery in Dargaville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. All communications to the Paton family c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei, 0145.
PARKES, John Philip (John). RNZN 16417. Born June 09, 1943. Passed away on April 09, 2020. Dearly loved husband of Christine, father of Amanda, Robert and Nicky. Beloved Grandfather of Lauren and Jessica. Grateful thanks to Dr Selina Green and the medical teams at Middlemore and Pukekohe Hospitals. Will be greatly missed and always in our hearts. A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.
BEECH, Trevor John NZ4345 AB Radar Unit RNZN WWII. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 9 April 2020 at Ranfurly Residential Care Centre, Feilding; 2 months short of his 100th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Beatrice, father and father-in-law of John and Adrienne. Loved uncle of Clive and Jenny Harding, Nicolette and Richard Darlow, and Paul and Gael Jackson. Treasured Grandad of Michael, Adam, Nicholas and Jordan. Brother of Agnes, Una and Hazel (all deceased). All messages to the Beech family, C/- 280 Kimbolton Road, Feilding 4702. A private farewell will be held for Trevor on Thursday 16 April 2020 followed by interment at Feilding Cemetery.
McCOY, Wayne Joseph. RNZN K21054 26 March 1957 – 28 March 2020 – Beloved Husband of the late Dianne McCoy nee Hirst, Father to Katrina Hunt nee McCoy and the late Angela. Beloved Grandfather to Briedan and Father in law to Robert. A private cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at a later date. All communications to The McCoy Family, PO Box 461, Rotorua, 3040.