Jack Passings – July 2020

Here is a list of those sailors who have crossed the bar during July 2020. Details of funeral arrangements are below.

CAMPBELL Neil M NZ18735 LME crossed the bar 30 July 20. Details of funeral will be advised idc.

FALOON, Terrence (Terry). CPOMEA 62, Ex RNZN 15.06.1958 – 17.07.2020 Loved son, brother, father, husband, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague. Terry was brave in life and in death. His birth family and navy family have many happy memories of him. RIP Funeral was held on July 29, 2020 at Somerville Funeral Home, Nerang Gold Coast, Australia. Any messages to: Cally Faloon, C/- Riversdale Lifestyle Village, 233 Guppy Road, Taradale, Napier 4112.

BARNETT, Tui Isobel: WRNZNS 957 Steward Passed away peacefully at Resthaven Village, surrounded by family, on Friday, 17 July 2020, aged 84 years. Much loved and loving wife of John for 65 years. Adored Mum of the late Barbara, Brian, the late Allen, Murray, Sharon and Roger. Mother-in-law of Jacquie, Robyn, Nigel and Debbie. Cherished Nana, Oma, Great-nana and Great-great-nana. A Service to celebrate Tui’s life will be held at St Andrews Church, 85 Hamilton Road, Cambridge on Wednesday, 22 July at 12 midday.

STEWART, Robert Morbey (Bob): RNZN 9939 AB Esteemed Member of Lodge Te Marama Bob passed away peacefully on 20 July 2020, aged 96. He was a loving and dedicated husband to Sheila and the late Betty, and much loved father of Raewyn, Lesley, Gary, John and Sandra. Grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 12. A humble gentleman to the end. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held on Saturday 25 July 2020 at 10.30 am at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East. All communications to Stewart family, c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey St, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ.

TYRRELL, Peter Stewart. NZD2942 RNZN Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on July 18, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Isabel. Loved father and father-in-law of Doug and Diane, Jan and Dave, Robyn and Marcus, and Tracey and Neil. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Jeff and Rhonda, David and Kathryn, Mark and Heather, Kevin and Kim, Ken and Hannah, Helen and Rob, Victoria and Ryan, Jonathan, and Alistair. Adored great grandfather of Oscar, Riley, Emma, Aimee, Olivia and Ben, William, Bailey, Cooper, Violet, and Melody. Date and time for a memorial service to be advised.

MURPHY, Robert Francis (Frank). WWII, RN, RNZN Peacefully at home on 23 June 2020 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Valerie. Much loved dad of Alannah, Brendan, Aran and Cavan. In keeping with Frank’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr Chris Brace.

GRAHAM, John Henry. (RNZN No. 14587) Seaman On Tuesday 31 March 2020. Dearest Soul Mate of the late Maureen. Most beloved Dad of Val and Craig, Chris and Trudy, Arnna and Mike, Helena and Geoff. Loved Grandy of Mitchell (deceased), Jo-Amy and Matt, Bonnie, Jessie and Ashley, Keeley and Jayden, Mollie, Abbie, Elliott, Tosh, Cooper and Orton. Dearest Great Grandy of Jazmin, Jaxon, Brodey, Billee, Ngaakau, Taane, Mei-Ani and Kairere. Memories of John will be shared at a Memorial Service on Saturday 18 July 2.00pm at the Ngaruawahia RSA. Ne . Oublie -Do Not Forget

MANN, John Logan. STO/MECH RNZN 11350. Stoker On 15th July 2020 at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Audrey for nearly 63 years and very much loved and respected father and father in law of Michele and Tim Trotman, and Kevin and Lesley. Loved and cherished grandad of Angelei, Georgia, Charlotte, Ella and Lily. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary Immaculate Church, 114 Cameron Road, Tauranga on Wednesday (29th July) 2020 at 1.30pm followed by burial at Pyes Pa Cemetery. Rest in Peace. Messages to the Mann family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.

NEWPORT Raymond John (Ray) (Grasshopper) Regt NZ14039 L/TEL 24th Seaman Boys. Peacefully on Saturday, 27th June 2020, aged 83 years, at Star 4 Levin. Dearly loved partner of Joy. Much loved father of Raewyn, Sharon, Jennifer and their families. A service for Ray will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Saturday 18th July, at 11.00 am followed by private cremation.

BEALE William (Bill) WOMEA crossed the bar in Melbourne on 29 June 2020. You are invited to attend Bill’s Memorial Service which will be live-streamed on Friday 10th July at 9 am AEST.

The service will be held in the Chapel of Repose, Altona Memorial Park and the recording will also be available after the service if you can’t access it live.

Following is the link to the service:
https://oneroomstreaming.com/family-and-friends
Please click the link and then click WATCH NOW
Enter the email and password shown below:
Event email: w.beale@hickory.com.au
Event password: SCWNJH

FLOWER, William Edward Charles (Bill). Proud Royal New Zealand Navy Veteran of WW11 (RNZN 5113). Born 04 June 1925 in Ha’apai, Tonga. Died 05 July 2020 in Hope Island, Queensland, Australia. Husband of Patricia Browne. Former husband of Helen Flower (deceased). Loved father of Mary (deceased), father and father-in- law of Alison and David, Jane and Michael, Catherine and Jim (Texas), Ann and the late Rick. Loved by his 10 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Gone to the Big Golf Course in the Sky. A celebration of Dad’s life will held at later date. Communication to: 39 Rothesay Bay Rd, Auckland 0630.

BELL, William Arthur (Arthur). 4216659/9351 RNZN WW2 FAA LAC/PO Passed away peacefully on Friday the 3rd July 2020 in his 96th year. Loved Husband of the late Ileen. Loving Dad of Julianne and the late Bruce. Respected Father-in-law of Dave and Rose. Treasured Grandfather of Michael, Teresa, Annika, Katrina and Jasmine. Great Grandfather of 6. A service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa on Friday 10th July 2020 at 11am.

HOUSDEN, Bartley George Keith (Keith). E15759 OA Passed away after a long illness on Saturday 4 July 2020. Much loved husband of Frances. Loved Dad of John and Owen. Father in law of Angela and treasured Grandad to Tyler, Georgia, Riley and Max. A service for Keith will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 10 July at 12.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Parkinson’s Auckland, PO Box 16238, Sandringham 1361 would be appreciated.