Jack Passings – February 2025
⚓️FRANCIS, Robert John (Larry) RNZN 52 – 64 NZ14096 LSA, Korea
Died at home at Rawhiti Pensioner Flats in Rotorua on Sunday 16th in his 91st year. Originally from Wellington and Hutt Valley. Then at Tokoroa until 2012 and then onto Rotorua. The last of 5 siblings, survived by nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held.
For tribute details www.osbornes.co.nz
⚓️HARGER, John Matthew (Matt) – VRD, 106474, LT CMDR, RNZNVR of 6 Wenlock Square, Mosgiel.
On February 8, 2025, suddenly at home; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Denise, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Helen and Bence (United Kingdom), Honor and Konstantin (Singapore), Simon and John (Waiheke), and loving Pop to Olivia.- A service for Matt will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 11:00am on Thursday, February 13, followed by private cremation.
⚓️MOFFATT, Dennis L Wtr RNZN has just cashed his travel Warrant and crossed the Bar at 1235 03rd February 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Papanui RSA at the Papanui RSA at 2pm 22nd February.
⚓️PATON Campbell G. WOSA S/No NZ18272 Served 9/64-7/87 crossed the bar yesterday (21/2) after a long fight with the Big C. He was living in Geraldine.
More details to follow.
⚓️ROGERS, Colin Malcolm CPOEL 829244, DoB 10-9-40, Joined 61 – 81
Peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances. Much loved father of Christine, Steven, and Brian. A very special grandad of Caitlyn, Emma, Hannah, and Charlie. Messages to the Rogers family, c/o PO Box 10335, Christchurch 8145. Respecting Colin’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
There will be drinks at the McKenzie hotel 14:00 Friday the 28th of February, All Welcome.
⚓️STEWART, Charles Lorimer (Chas). R16713 Class 22, 1/60 (ART APP) LT CDR26 December 1943 to 15 February 2025, passed peacefully at North Shore Hospital. Beloved Husband of Liz, Loved father to Emma, Laura, Helen. Wonderful father in-law of Matt, Dave and Stu and adored grandpa to Thea, Eva, Sadie, James and Ben. A celebration of Chas’ life will be held 20 February at 2:30pm at North Harbour Chapel, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany. Please do not bring flowers, Email stuartnz@gmail.com for details.