Jack Passings – May 2023

FIRTH, Jeremy Pickering. Service No: 13173, R.N.Z.N. Passed away on May 3, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his loving wife Gwen. Loved father of Sandra and Gary, father-in-law of Annie, grandfather of Martin, Jeremy and Michael and great grandfather of Hunter and Cayden. Rest in Peace. In accordance with Jeremy’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

WERNHAM, Maurice. WWII NZ7530 Service RNZN Joined as MM Slipped away quietly on 24 May 2023 aged 101 years. Loved husband of the late Dorothy and beloved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Bob, Bruce and Karen, and Leonie and David Bloom. Grandfather of Ben, Ted, Sarah, Kate, John, Bianca, Daniel, and Jeremy. Great Grandfather of Mia, Sugie, Isabella, Iris, Phoebe, Lily and Tessa. A celebration for Maurice will be held on Thursday 1 June at 1.30 pm. The Natural Funeral Co, 120 New North Road, Eden Terrace. The Natural Funeral Co 0212345650

NEWLANDS, Evan Victor. Gunner, Royal NZ Navy, Service No 19593. 2 March 1952 ~ 24 August 2011. Husband of Florence, father of Sean, brother of Noelene, Rosalie, Lyndsay, and Rodger. Say goodbye on Saturday 10 September at Morrison’s Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, at 10 am. I miss you, Dad. Messages to Sean 0220406080.

COE, Harry James Jack (Poppa Jack): Reg No. 543601 WWII Veteran. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 14th May 2023, after a short illness, at St Johns Wood Oceania Rest Home, Taupo, aged 107 years, 3 days. Dearly loved husband of the late Thora. Treasured Dad and father-in-law of Peter and Eileen and Valerie (deceased). Adored grandfather (Poppa Jack) and great-grandfather of Trevor and Jo, Alan, Gary and Dianne Coe, Michael and Aaron Sefton. All of Jack’s great-grandchildren and very close extended family. Special thanks to the manager and staff at St Johns Wood Rest Home Taupo. In accordance with Jack’s wishes, a private family service has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held in Marton on Saturday, 3rd June 2023, at 1.00 pm, at Beauchamp Funeral Home, 18 Morris Street, Marton. In lieu of flowers, donations please to St John’s Ambulance Marton. Communications to The Coe Family, c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

BRIERLEY, Kenneth Eric: MBE (Lieutenant. Commander Royal Navy retired). Died suddenly at home on 16 May 2023. Beloved husband of Freda, a great father to Jane and Richard. A service for Ken will be held at Devonport Methodist Church, Owens Road, Devonport, on Wednesday, 24 May, at 2.00 pm.

ADDIS William Arthur Clive JS R19588 Bill passed away peacefully this morning at 5.45 am (Friday 19/5) after a brief encounter with cancer

SMITH, Ian Gullen (Smithy):12512, Lt. K.Force, RNZN Finally at peace, on May 14, 2023, with family by his side, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Ailsa, for 66 years, much loved father of Tui and Ian, Verne and Di, loved grandfather of Desiree, Joshua, Sarah, Jonathan, and Lisa, and great-grandfather of Katelyn, Timothy, Cameron, Daniel, Maia, and Rose. Thanks to the staff of Ward 8, Dunedin Hospital for their care. Private family service. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA. Messages to Ailsa Smith, c/- Redroofs Lifecare, 15 Dunblane Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010.

FIRTH, Jeremy Pickering. Service No: 13173, R.N.Z.N. Passed away on May 3, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his loving wife Gwen. Loved father of Sandra and Gary, father-in-law of Annie, grandfather of Martin, Jeremy, and Michael, and great-grandfather of Hunter and Cayden. Rest in Peace. In accordance with Jeremy’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

LEIGHTON-JONES, Lucy Aylmer (nee Wynn Williams): WRNZNS S/No 249. Born 26 December 1921, died in Marton 29 March 2023, aged 101 years. Loved wife of the late Gerald (d.1983). Loved Mother of Raewyn, Geraldine (Gendie) and Elizabeth. Loved Mother-in-law of Richard Mildon and Richard Davison. Beloved Granny of Dean Taiaroa, Rebecca Waho, Robert Mildon, Elizabeth Mildon, Kate Pearce, Annabel Price, and Philippa Cotching. Great-Granny to Lee, Mikayla, and Veronica; Regan and Kees; Nico; Zoe, Max, and Oscar; Ella, Charlie, and Tommy; Sam, Ross, and Jessica. A family service has been held.

JARVIS, Neville John David. RNZN. NZ342465 Born 18 November 1936. Passed away peacefully on 2 May 2023 at home with his family. Much loved husband of Janie (Janis Adele) for 51 years. Dearly loved Father of Steven and Joanne. Father-in-law of Marcus and Natacha. Loved Grandad of Kalym, Talia, Breanna, Jacob, and Amelie. Beloved big brother and brother-in-law to Bruce and Morag and the late Raewyn and Michael. At Neville’s request, a private family cremation has been held. Not gone, just away “On Tour”