Passing of Colin (Taff) Claridge

We have just learned of the passing of Colin (Taff) Claridge who was the Admin Officer Technical in Naval Staff until his retirement in April 1992.

Taff was aged 83 and passed away in Whitby (Wellington) on 1 October and his funeral was held on 6 October. He is survived by his wife and two children, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

As AO (Tech) he was involved in the paper work and record keeping for many of our ships from 1956 onwards, including ENDEAVOUR and MANAWANUI and the onset of the Anzac Frigate project.

If you would like to send a message of condolence. Taff and his wife lived at 17 Moana Road, Karehana Bay, Wellington.