Jack Passings – September 2024
⚓️BAKER, John Robert (Jack). Navy NZ10414. Joined as OSEA 1944. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 25th September 2024 aged 99. Loved husband of the late Nancy, loved father of Johnny, loved grandfather of Jett.
⚓️GAIGER, Terence AB 18810 RNZN. Suddenly on 8th September 2024, aged 74. Beloved husband of Teresa; loved dad to Michael and partner Julie, and Daniel (dec); Cherished Poppa of Madison & partner Sam, Josh, Georgie, Charlie, Chelsea, Olivia, and also Otto, his mokomoko. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RSA at https://www.rsa.org.nz/support-us/donate. A service to celebrate the life of Terry will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Thursday 12th September at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Forever in our hearts
⚓️GIBBS, Eric James ex-MCPO B18056 RNZN. Crossed the Bar 8th September 2024. Eric was a medic in Vietnam (1971) – Taranaki.
The funeral has already been held.
⚓️ILES, Robert aka “Grumpy” “Bob” WOSA RNZN Ret. Born 1938 at Wallingford Home. Died in Timaru Hospital after a brief illness on 2.9.2024, at 86. A returned Temuka “lad”. Son of the Late Joyce and Lance, brother of the late Graeme and Francis Iles. Much loved husband to the late Wendy Iles and late Barbara Iles; father of Shaun and Tracy; Stepfather of Tracey and Andrea; Father-in-law of Tracy, Sally and Matt; Poppa of Matthew, Jason, Alexander, Jorja, Mackenzie and the late Andrew. Big-Poppa of Braxton and Malaki. A “character” that will be much missed. A memorial service will be held at Galbraith’s in Temuka at 10.00am Monday, September 9.
⚓️Monigatti Dr, John is an occupational physician and has been Director of ACC Workwise Auckland since 1996. Previously, he had served as a medical officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy and his appointments included Director of Naval Medicine and Director of Medical Services for the New Zealand Defence Force.
⚓️NELSON, Sharon Gay, B29211. Passed away on Sunday, 22 September 2024 with loved ones at her side. Daughter of Agnes and Samuel Nelson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shandi, Cara, Rochelle and David, and Ben and Ranee. Nana to Imogin-Rose, Ty and Luca, and Dixie and Bobby, and occasional ass whooper of Bradon. Youngest sister to Barb and the late Barry Leists, Irenne and David Hannon, and Sheila (Charlie) Houlihan. Aunty to Michel, Louise, Cathay, Jason, Carl, Rochelle, Amy, Bill, and Brett. Great aunt to Anita, Ariana (Harry), Declan and Kearis, and great- great aunt to Frankie. Served RNZN 1981-1990 SN: B29211, Marewa Primary School Teacher 2001-2013 and assistant manager at Taradale and distict RSA 2015 to present. In accordance with Sharon’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to ‘Sharon’s Family’ C/- P O Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141. We honor Sharon and remember the happiness she brought to each of us and the love we shared. You will be missed.
⚓️PICKETT Dr, Norman Lancelot (Lance) (Minnie). LT.Cdr. RNZN (Retired) 13378 Born in Otaki on 27 June 1934.Passed away at Belmont on 24 September 2024. Aged 90 years beloved husband of Maureen (deceased). Loved father of Ross, John and Brittany. Great Grandfather of Bella.
A memorial service for Lance will take Place at midday 13 October at Devonport RSA.
⚓️ROUNTREE, Bruce William, D20565, RNZN Stoker, 1971 – 1978 passed away at Ranfurly Hospital on during the night 3rd-4th Sep 2024, age 69yrs. – Lest we Forget. Funeral held 7th September
⚓️ WHITE, Anthony Larry John (Tony).With heavy hearts, the family of Tony would like to share the news of his sudden and unexpected passing on the afternoon of Tuesday 17 September at Possum Bourne Special Care Unit in Pukekohe, aged 79.Tony is survived by his sister’s Joy Hughes and Wendy White, his sons Brett White and Dean White, his mokapuna’s Tayne, Bayleigh, Casey, Kassidy, Lola and Karson, plus his many nephews and nieces and whanau. Tony’s funeral service will be held at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club on Friday 20 September at 11am.The family would like to recognise and thank the amazing staff at Possum Bourne SCU for their care and support of Tony.
Sir Lancelot enjoyed a somewhat unconventional life. In America, speak “he is one of a kind.” Notwithstanding that, he had an extraordinary sense of humor. For instance, while in Auckland attending the 2020 Reunion of those who served in HMNZS Tamaki on Motuihe Island, 1941-1963 – I took the opportunity to visit him at his Devonport home and, while chatting away without any prior warning, he screamed out, ASSHOLE! In a matter of seconds, two large Rottweiler dogs appeared. One dog is named ASS, the other HOLE. Lance never enjoyed the artifice of some of the officers. Before his RNZN retirement, he told me he planned to hire a small airplane to offload humungous buckets of horse manure in the wardroom outside the grounds. Of course, it never happened! Although Lance was not everyone’s cup of tea, I have fond memories of working/socialising with him during our time in the RNZN. Lance enjoyed life and religiously followed the Katharine Hepburn line: “If you obey all the rules – you miss all the fun!” Lance, it’s now time to rest on your arms reverse and swallow the anchor to go and mix and mingle with your fellow communicators. The side party is ready to pipe you on board, and the band is warming up to play – ‘There’s a party here tonight. ENJOY to the power of 10.
Signalman Pickett, Bellona, (2 i/c my watch en route to UK 1955)Pipe (tobacco) at the slope! His demeanour has never changed – Thats our Minnie, forever remembered. Bill Bartlett (former bunting tosser}