Jack Passings – May 2022

ANDERSON, Wayne Richard ex LME. Joined Jan 22 1964 passed today in Whangarei. Ex Royalist and FMG posting Singapore.

NGAWHIKA, Barry Tuakanakore (BTN – Narfy). CPOME NZ528606 RNZN.Born December 12, 1938. Passed away on June 1, 2022. Precious husband of Trish, amazing Dad to Joel, Rachel, Peter, Patrick, Angela and Lewis. Father in law of Wayne, Lhizz, Jackie and Donna. Much loved Grandad to all his mokopuna. You were so very loved. “Well done, good and faithful servant of the Lord” Barry is now resting at home where his service will be held on Saturday 4th June.

DALRYMPLE, Miles Benson. RNZN 14821 Passed away on Friday 27 May 2022 at Tauranga Hospital, aged 84. Loved husband of Dorothy. Will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family farewell was held at Reflections on Tuesday 31 May 2022. Messages to the Dalrymple family c/- PO Box 13377, Tauranga.

HODGMAN, Clifton David (Cliff). RS(G) Born January 1, 1934. RNZN 13625. Passed away peacefully on 31 May 2022 aged 88 years. Father to Clem, Paul, Michelle, Steven, and Jeff Stepfather to Michelle, Martin, Adrien, Janine, Sean, and Brett. Cliff has 38 Grandchildren and 44 Great-grandchildren. Cliff was a great Navy man and loved his boating and fishing. Cliff travelled the world and even attended the Queen’s Coronation as a young 17-year-old sailor. Cliff served in the Korean and Malayan wars. We are extremely proud of Dad and will miss him very much. Rest In Peace Dad xxx. A service for Cliff will be held in the Main Chapel, Morrisons Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive Henderson, Tuesday 7 June at 12.30 pm followed by private cremation.

CORONNO David (Tex) NZ18026, PO Writer/ Lieutenant Joined 1/64 Crossed The Bar during the Middle Watch this morning (27 May) in Brisbane

PRENDERGAST, Albert Francis (Alby) MBE (1979) RNZN 553689 Lieutenant Commander Died @ Tauranga 23rd May 2022.

GIBSON, George Ross (Ross): MBE, VRD Service number: 920071, JP, C.A. (Retired) LT CDR, RNZNVR. Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Lynn, loved father of Michael, Dyane, Paula and Stephen, stepfather of Linda and Justin, and grandfather of his 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Rest in peace from Gaye. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Ross George, c/ 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A private family service will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

ANDERSON Wayne Richard ex LME. Joined Jan 22 1964 passed away 28 May 2022 in Whangarei. Ex Royalist and FMG posting Singapore.

RAYNER, Lionel Herbert Joseph (Shorty) NZ16488 CPOCK/LT CDR, Joined 1/59 Died peacefully at North Shore Hospital on 25 May 2022, age 78. Loved husband of Heather; loving father and father-in-law of Kim and David, Nikki, and Heidi, the late Gary, and the late Robb; and loved Poppa of Natalie, Jason, Morgan, Harrison, Kate and Luke. A family gathering has been held as Lionel wished.

MACDONALD, Malcolm (Roy): Ex-RNZN # 10697, ABSEA Joined 45, ex-NZ Police # 2255. Aged 93, passed away in the loving care of the Horowhenua Masonic Village Care Centre on 23 May 2022. Roy dedicated his life to his family and the support of others in the community. Husband of Joy (dec). Loved and missed by Donna, Peter and Rose. A service for Roy will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Thursday 26th May at 11.00 am. The family request you to wear a mask please. All messages C/- Peter email: sabzimobile@gmail.com

NORRIS, James Allen (Jim). Naval Air Man Second Class (NA2) NZ10532 RNZN Joined 45. 5-4-1923 to 18-5-2022 Peacefully at Pukekohe Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary for 73 years. Supportive and caring father of Barry (deceased), Kevin, Eleanor, Gael, Vicky, Thomas, Moira and Ruth, their partners and families. His many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren in NZ and Western Australia are inspired and entertained by their Poppa’s enthusiasm for life including his garden, travels, and computer skills. Jim’s family would like to thank Pukekohe Hospital and Possum Bourne Village for their care of Jim. A life well-lived.

ORR Terry, CPOWTR Terry Orr has crossed the bar on 23 May 2022. Another good man has gone too soon. Rest in peace Terry.

WORTH, Richard Westwood. VRD, O.B.E, KStJ Passed away peacefully on 10th May 2022. Dearly loved husband of Lynne. Much loved father and father-in-law of Virginia and Emmett. Adored grandfather of Grayson. Cherished son of the late Tony and Betsy and brother of late sisters Diana and Jane. A Service for Richard will be held at St Mary’s-in-Holy Trinity on Monday 16th May at 11 am. All communications to PO Box 246, Shortland Street, Auckland.

KUTIA KoJack SN P20920 passed away 14 May 2022 around 2310 surrounded by his loving family, he fought the good fight but it got him in the end, nga Mihi

HEYWARD, Colin Bruce (Colin). NZ15120 POL, RNZN Joined 2/54. Passed away on May 13, 2022. Much loved husband of Jan, a son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Passed peacefully after a short illness. We will be celebrating Colin on Friday the 20th of May, 11 am at St. Peters, 52 Kenilworth Street, Waipawa. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to one of his favorites charities, Dementia Hawkes Bay or Cranford Hospice.

FUNNELL, Haydn Cecil (Willie). NZ11423 BOY 2c Joined 4/46 RNZN. Passed away peacefully on 3 May 2022 aged 91 years. Loving husband of Gladys (deceased), and brother to Windsor and Lindsay (deceased). Father to Rob and Jackie, David and Kerry, and the late Michael, Gareth and Hayley. Grandfather to Jeffrey and Liz, Anna and Mike, Michael and Kristina, George, Charlotte, Gareth and Hannah. Great grandfather to Minka, Naomi, Vincent, Holly, Paige, Nova and Sonny. A Service for Haydn will be held at Elliotts Chapel on Cameron, 414 Cameron Road, Tauranga, Monday 23 May 2022 at 10 am.

DORRICOTT, Mervyn Raymond (Merv). On April 18, 2021 (RNZN Korean War) Left us one year ago today. No longer in our lives to share but in our hearts, you’re always there. Precious memories are fond and true from those who thought the world of you. From your loving wife June and your families in NZ and Australia.

DOWNIE, Colin McKenzie: (RNZN T18946) 16 July 1950 – 12 May 2022.  Dearly loved husband of Elsie. Beloved father of Christina, Debbie, Bryan, and Alison. Devoted poppa and great-poppa. A Service for Colin will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday, 17th May at 11.00 am, followed by private cremation. All communications to the Downie family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

COX, Richard Noel (Dick). (RNZN I17636 P.O.M.E) Passed away peacefully in Wellington Hospital on ANZAC Day. Loved by his partner Lois Edney and her family, and loved father of Zane. A private cremation has been held.

BASSETT, Noel Ernest Grant: CMT, 675303. Of Greytown. On May 7th, 2022, at Ultimate Care Palliser House, Greytown, surrounded by family. Aged 89. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Much loved father of Alan and Karen, Christine and Peter. Loved grandfather of Scott and Yolene, Greg and Alex, David, Jenny and Jim, Kathryn, James and Vanessa, Rachel, Koriana and Josh, and Kereana Loved great-grandfather of Sylvia, Lewis, Emily, Sophia, Cooper, Felix, Max, Matilda, Alessia, Skyla, Xavier, Mila and Lucia, A service for Noel ‘Dad’ will be held in the Richmond Chapel, 10 Richmond Road, Carterton, on Tuesday 17th May 2022, 2.30 pm, followed by privation cremation. Messages to the Bassett family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton or visit www.tributes.co.nz

CLANFIELD, Zelma Hazel. RNZN Passed peacefully at Aria Gardens Hospital on Sunday 15 August 2021 at 97 years of age. Loved daughter of the late Albert and Hilda. Dearly loved sister of her 3 siblings Noel, Doreen and Marjorie. Cherished Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. An amazing lady that has led an amazing life. Rest peacefully now and know that you are loved. A Memorial Service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Saturday 14 May at 10:30 am. Livestream of the memorial service is available at www.dils.co.nz/s/zelma.

CRIGHTON, Alexander Carnegy, NZ11398, has Crossed The Bar, on 05 May 2022, after a short illness, aged 93. Alec, nickname ‘Spotty’, Communications – Radioman, highest rank Chief Radioman. Served 6 Feb 1947 to 5 Feb 1967. Ships: TAUPO, ROTOITI, HAWEA, BELLONA, ENDEAVOUR, ROYALIST. Shore establishments; TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, IRIRANGI, HMAS CERBERUS. Served in Korea, Near East – Egyptian Coast (during Suez Crisis), Indonesian Confrontation. A service will be held at Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main St, Palmerston North, at 1100 Sat 28 May. POC John Crighton, C/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North, 4441.

RAYNEL, Henry Alexander Victor. WW11 Veteran served in NZ Division Royal Navy on the HMS Gambia. Passed away surrounded by family on April 28th 2022. He was 98 yrs. Beloved husband of the late Clarence. Loved father and father-in-law to Gaylene and Ron Louden, Graeme and Jackie, Barry and Peter. Loved grandad to 10, great grandad to 12 and Great Great Grandad to 5. A special thank you to the staff of Elmwood Rest home, Manurewa, who helped to make dad’s final year’s happy ones. A private family service has been held.

HELLYER, Peter. ex RNZN WO Born 17 September 1935. Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital on Monday 2 May 2022 aged 86. Beloved husband for 62 years of Peg, loved Dad of Karen, Mark and Chrissie, Janice and Dave, Debra and Geoff and Paul and Sandra. Much Loved Grandfather of Stacey and Kris, Joshua and Samantha, Shaun and Julia, Caleb, Ben and Laura, Kaine, Louise and Tim, Poppy, Connor and Bailey and Great Grandfather of 8 with two more arriving this year. Loved brother of Maureen and the late Jim, Grace and the late Bob, Averill and the late Dennis. RIP Peter, you will be terribly missed. Calm sailing to your final destination. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Thursday 5th May at 2.30 pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated at https://www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now/