Jack Passings – June 2025

⚓️ANNAN, David Reginald (Blue) NZ708745 RNZN, CPO GI Ret.
David peacefully slipped away on 10 June 2025 aged 92 yrs to join Lurline, his beloved wife. Dearly loved father and in-law of Wayne and Pauline, Brian and Jean, Jennifer and Howard, Heather and Grant. Stepfather to Michelle and Andrew (deceased), Mark and Gaylene. Brother to Howard, Albert and Jimmy. Treasured Poppa to his grand and great grandchildren. The funeral service for David, followed by a cuppa will be held on Friday 13 June at 11am at Morrisons, 220 Lincoln Road, Henderson. Always in our hearts.

⚓️McNAB, Ronald (Ron). CPOSTWD 644812
Loving husband of Mary McNab, father of Sue, Debs, Trish and Michael and Linda, grandfather and great grandfather of many passed away peacefully at Te Mana Rest Home 10:01 pm 11th of June. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Thursday 19 June 2025, at 10:30 am. A live stream of the service will be available at Tributes to Ron may also be made at this link.

⚓️ORCHARD, John Alan Dobson NZ13282, POTEL (Retd), Malaya, Suez, joined 2/50
22.06.1932 – 01.06.2025.
From Palmerston North, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of the late Jan. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dianne and David Elgar, Michael (deceased) and Christine, Gregory and Claire, Graeme and Esther. Proud Grandad of Amy, Christopher, Angus, Jack, Sylvia, Alice, James, and Katherine; treasured Great-Grandad of Audrey, and Arthur. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Gladys; dearly loved brother of Ann and the late Arthur, Hugh, and Joan; a dearly missed uncle, cousin and friend who gave so much kindness, strength and unwavering love to those around him. Messages for John’s family may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals-tributes. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Palmerston North Hospital Wards 24 and 27, Arohanui Hospice, District Nursing and Lavender Blue for their compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice via arohanuihospice.org.nz would be gratefully appreciated. A private cremation has taken place, and a memorial celebration of John’s life will be held in the Cotton’s Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Saturday, 21 June 2025, at 11.00am.

⚓️PILE, Christopher Michael S/No. A23713 LT CDR, RNZN
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday, 6th June 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Arline for 67 cherished years. Adored father and father-in-law of Nicky & Chris, Karen, and Chris (Jnr). Proud and loving Grandad to his 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The family extends special thanks to the Cambridge Emergency Services for their swift care and to the Cambridge RSA for their ongoing support and friendship. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at the Victorian Room, Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, 12th June 2025 at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cambridge RSA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages for the Pile family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or shared in Chris’s online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz

⚓️RAMSAY, KENNETH JAMES (Ramjet) CPORM U19223 Joined 1/68
Ramjet CTB 12 June 25. His RNZN service was 10-1-68 – 12-3-89.
In discussions with his wife, Glenda Ramsay, she has informed that there will be no funeral at Ken’s request, however she wants to give her son’s something to remember him bye, so bring on the dits??
You can also email her – gbelle1948@gmail.com

⚓️WATSON, Trevor John BOY2 S/No NZ10156 WWII Achillies –
Life Member Taranaki NAVALMENS Assn
Peacefully in New Plymouth, on Wednesday 18 June 2025, aged 97. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann for 74 years. Loved Dad of John and Brenda, Paul and Lesleigh (dec), Peter, Stephen, and Maree. Cherished Poppa of Tim, Madelin, Twyla, Vincent, and Zanthe; Rachel, Nicole, and Dylan. Adored Great-Poppa of Rhys, Kayla, Amaya, Blake, Cassius, Tāwhai, Kobe, Delilah, Tai, Lukas, Jonjon, Ted, Willow, and Māhina. Messages to the Watson family may be left on Trevor’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Trevor. A service for Trevor was held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 10.30am, followed by his burial at Awanui Cemetery.

⚓️WHITE Ian Able Signalman Ian “Knocker” White NZ 13390.
Korean veteran Crossed the Bar last night. He will be at home from tonight at 760 Gladstone Road, Gisborne until his funeral on Friday at 1100 am in the Assembly of God church at 82 Grey Street, Gisborne. Maxine has asked that those who wish to see Ian are more than welcome to call in to pay their respects.