Jack Passings – January 2012

WILLIAMS, Cedric Stanley. Royal Navy DMX86782. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 30 January 2012; aged 90 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Peggy. Uncle of Simon and his wife Jane, and Nigel, and great- uncle to Lucy and Matthew (all UK). At Cedric’s request, a private service has been held. Special thanks to all who cared for Cedric at Ranfurly Veterans Home and Hospital.
BENJAMIN, John Sydney. (NZ11203 RNZN Korea) On January 30, 2012, peacefully at Parkwood Rest Home after a short illness, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Rhua for over 50 years, much loved father and father- in-law of Adrian and Jenny, Graeme and Yvonne, Joanne and Graham, Annette, and Karen and Steve Benjamin- Agnew. Cherished granddad to all his 12 grandchildren, and special friend of John Hines. Many thanks to all at Christchurch Hospital and Parkwood for the care and support given to John over the last 3 months. The Funeral Service to celebrate John’s life will be held in our Kerrs Road Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Tuesday February 7 at 2.00pm. Interment to follow at the Ruru Lawn Public Cemetery. Lamb & Hayward Ltd Kerrs Road FDANZ Phone 381-1089 www.lambandhayward.co.nz
DUNCAN, Arthur James.  NZ13267 RNZN, Merchant Navy, Korea.  Died peacefully at Buller Hospital, Westport, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.  Aged 81 years.  Husband of Aroha, Father of Sharyn, Janet, Tony and Lisa Hune, and Jinalee and Verran and a loved Grandfather of his many Grandchildren.  Resting at his daughters residence, 34 Disraeli St, Westport.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Canice’s Catholic Church, Brougham St, Wesport on Saturday January 28th, at 11am.  Thereafter internment in the RSA Section of the Orowaiti Cemetery.
WILSON, Trevor John (John). Royal Navy WW2. C/JX422422. Passed away on 20 January 2012 aged 87. Treasured husband of Betty (deceased). Dearly loved and admired father and father-in-law of John and Lee, Lyndsay, Tina and Kurt. Much loved poppa of Aiden, Matthew, Cody, Nathan, Jorja. Brother-in-law to Audrey and Alf. Best mate of his beloved dogs Fraser, Morse and Angie. A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Monday (today) 23 January at 10.30am in the Fountains Memorial Chapel, Cnr Wood and Elliott Streets Papakura.
JOHNSON, Clarence (Clarrie). LSEA NZD1679 NZ Division, Royal Navy; Royal New Zealand Navy, KEV, River Plate Veteran, HMS Achilles. Clarrie died peacefully on 20 January 2012 at Middlemore Hospital at the age of 93 years after a long and full life. Dearly loved husband of the late Margery and loved father of the late Carole. Dearly loved by his daughter Jennifer, his son-in-law Ted, and his only grandson John Krestanowich (all of Winnipeg, Canada). He will always be remembered; now at rest. A service for Clarrie will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland on Saturday 28 January 2012 at 1.30 pm
TE PAA Warren Hemi LRD 30/07/1947 – 21/01/2012. Peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt, dearly lived husband of Wendy.Loved son of Selwyn & Amiria Te Paa.Much loved Dad of Bianca & John; Jodie, Brad & Keri; Heidi & Wayne; Harlem & Zalia and Leah and Loved Koro of his Mokopuna and great Mokopuna. Warren will be at Te Mangungu Marae, Cnr of Rata Street and Fleet Street, NaeNae from 1100 Tuesday 24 Jan 2012 until his service to be held in the above Marae on Wednesday 25 Jan 2012 at 1000.  Thereafter private cremation.  Warren joined the Navy in 1965 and was a member of Class CS91 Achilles Division.He left the Navy as an LRD in the 70’s.
BROCKBANK Robert William – ME1 NZ16873 Suddenly on 14 January 2012 aged 67, the result of an aviation accident at Mangalore, Victoria, Australia. Eldest son of the late Bill and Norma. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jean and Mac, David and Jenny, Jill and Craig. He lived a full and adventurous life and died while embarking enthusiastically on a new found passion. Sadly missed. RIP
CAMPBELL Colin/Ken – NZ15284 Passed away 29 December 2011 (known as Kiwi Ken) in Tweed Heads Hospital NSW Australia. Aged 74 years. Born in Auckland, lived in New Plymouth loved son of Daniel Roy and Amelia Irene. Special notation to Buck Rogers and Don Currie. Joined RNZN 31st Intake, January 6th 1955 as an Electrician. Accepted Navy buy-out scheme about 1961/62. Became a yacht broker in Auckland until 1994. Moved to Australia and spent several years in UK. Became a dance teacher on cruise liners from Southampton and Australia. A private cremation was held at Tweed Heads Memorial Gardens on Wednesday 4th January 2012. Ken’s ashes were scattered out to sea from the mouth of Tweed River near 6 mile reef and Cook Island 1830 Friday 5th January 2012. “Lest we Forget”.
TAIT Alexander Robert (Alex) 9575 RNZN. On January 7, 2012 peacefully at Waikanae. Dearly loved husband of Annette. Much loved father of Robert, Judi and Grant Daradus, Heather and Simon. Loved Granddad of Aaron and Alice, Hayley and John, Liam, Franziska, Natalie and Scott, Felicity and Nick, Rachel and Antony, Anna, David and Great grandsons, Hunter and Tyler. At Alex’s request a private service has been held.
BOULTER Robert Donald (Don). W16465 RNZN Malaya, CPO GI Peacefully at North Shore Hospital, on Thursday 12 January 2012. Special husband of Peg and loving Dad of Tracy and Paul (Orewa), Cole and Sherrie (Melbourne, Australia), Phil and Elke (New Plymouth), Nikki and Jason (Victoria, Australia), Russ and Katherine (Sydney, Australia). Poppy/Poppa Don of Tasha and Richard, Kate, Claire and Lauren, Brock, Josh, Shanley, Anique and Callum and Harlee.
“Gone Fishing”
Don’s Funeral Service will take place at the Silverdale RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Whangaparoa on Monday 16 January 2012 at 10.am. Forrest Funeral Services (09) 479 5956
POTAKA Tapiu (Taps) RNZN NZ 13656 Steward passed away in Te Awamutu 9 January 2012.  A celebration of his life will be held at the Te Awamutu RSA at 12 noon on Friday 13 January 2012.
SULLIVAN John Joseph (Sully) NZ 13944 Able Radioman. Senior Constable Rtd NZ Police Force Wellington. Died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 10th January 2012. Much loved husband of heather for forty years. Dearly loved father of Juanita, Michael and Ramiha. Special and loved friend of Carolyn Watt, Caroline Sullivan, Kiriana Coker, Esau Togiatama and Pat Ikurere. Jo will be at home, 2 Mana Ave, Te Tahi Bay until his service. A service to celebrate Jo’s life will be held in Wheeler’s Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, Auty Lane, Porirua on Friday 13 January at 11am. Jo served in PHILOMEL, BLACK PRINCE, IRIRANGI, PUKAKI, ROYALIST, WAKEFIELD, LACHLAN, MANGA and HICKLETON.
SLATER, Lionel JP (Jack). TEL NZ5622 Passed away peacefully after a short period of illness at Auckland Hospital on Friday 6th January 2012 aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Doreen for 60 years, much loved father of Vicki and Jan, father-in-law of Chris and Tom and Pa to Ben, Dan, Josh, Lucy, Harry, Jack and Alex. A service will be held at the Epsom Methodist Church at Greenwoods Corner – date and time to be advised in a notice to follow. We will always love you and miss you, rest in peace. Lionel served in TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, COOK, MATAI, ARABIS and WAIOURU.
BACHOP Thomas Alfred (Tom or Big Time) Service No5033 RN and RNZN AB formerly of Lyttelton. On January 5, 2012 peacefully at home after a brave battle aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia (Pat), Loved father and father in law of Sue and Frank Maloney, Annette, Tom and Margaret, loved Grandad and Pop of Michelle and Raymond, Sarah and Rangi and Catherine, Loved Great Pop of Ethan Kadin, Jaydah, Lexis, Sylias and Shakyra. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in St John’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Ferry Rd and St Johns Street on Monday 9 January at 2pm.
RINTOUL Ralph Peacefully in Wanganui Hospital on Sunday 1 January 2012 aged 87 years old. Ralph served his country on HMNZS Achilles throughout World War 2. Ralph was a dearly loved husband of Wynn and the late Isabella. Treasured father and father in law of Bill and Cate. Much loved Grandfather to Peter, Rachel, Letitica and Peter. Ralph will be sorely missed by his loving family.
MILLER Lawrence Noel (Buster) RNZN 8687, Able Seaman HMNZ Ships MATAI, ACHILLES. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Monday January 2 2012, aged 88 years, Loved husband of Hilda for sixty years Much loved father and father in law of Keith, Robyn and Kevin, Pauline and Bruce. Dearest Granddad of Jordan, jack, Grace, Kate and Lee. The service for Buster will be held in Trinity Church, Cnr McLaughlins and Bangor Roads, Darfield on Thursday January 5th 2012 at 2pm.
MacGIBBON, Michael John (Bulkey). RNZN WI9202. Of Manakau. Passed away peacefully on 29 December 2011, aged 61 years. Loved companion to Sandra, loved father of Ashleigh. Loved stepfather of Penny, Stephen, Alex and Brooke, brother of Hamish, Duncan and Dougal. Thanks to the staff and management of Arohanui Hospice for their care of Michael. Thank you also to the Levin and Otaki District Nurses for their care and support. A funeral service for Michael will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin, tomorrow Tuesday 3 January 2012 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. I C Mark Levin and Otaki.