Jack Passings – September 12

HUXFORD Margaret (nee Brandham) Peacefully on September 30, 2012 at the Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village Christchurch in her 68th year (former RNZN Radar Operator) Dearly loved wife of the late John, Much loved mum of Duane and Nicole. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel entry from Whitmore and London Streets, Richmond on Thursday October 4 at 4.00pm.
FOSTER Reginald Stanley (Stan) C/KX774273 nz 12761 British and NZ Navy, K Force Veteran, Died peacefully 24 September 2012 after a long courageous battle at Christchurch Hospital.  Much loved husband and best friend of Carmel, loved brother-in-law of Mavourneen and Pat O’Neill (Arrowtown), patrick and Eileen Fahey (Invercargill), Paul and Gayle Fahey (Sydney), Anne-marie and Mark Keville (Invercargill), loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  The service to remember Stan and to celebrate his life will be held at the Oaklands Chapel of Heritage Funeral Services corner of Balcairn and Ensign Streets, Halswell Thursday at 10.30am followed by interment at the Shands Road Cemetery.
COVERDALE, Marcus Arnold (Mick). Service No JX278543, AB, Royal Navy WWII. On 27 September 2012 at Maygrove Private Hospital, Orewa. Loved husband of the late Pat, loved father of Paul, Trevor, Donna, and Michael (deceased). Grandad of Marcus, Jamie, Nadir, Salim, Sara, Erin, Sam and Fiona, and great grandfather of Ethan and Jamie-Paige. Thanks to all the staff at Maygrove for their care and support. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Wednesday 3 October at 10.30am followed by private cremation.
NELSON, Alfred Joseph (Alf). (RNZN No. 8094) On Tuesday, 25th September 2012 (suddenly). Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Nola; dearest father and father-in-law of Bruce and Judith, Ken and Ngaire; cherished Grandpop of Deborah and Chris, Hamish and Nick and his 8 great grandchildren. ‘Never a better man.’ A farewell for Alf will be held at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, Morrinsville Road, Newstead on Wednesday, 3rd October at 11.30 a.m. Pellows Funeral Directors Advisors. FDANZ
MILLER, Harold Alexander (Harry). RNZN 5932, WWII. Peacefully at home, aged 88 on 24 September 2012. Dearly loved husband of Mavis for 64 years. Loved and cherished dad of Gordon and Elaine, Annette and Greg, Delthea and Greg, Bev and John. Loved Pop of his 16 grandchildren and their partners, 24 great- grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts. A funeral service for Harry will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson at 12.30pm on Thursday 4 October 2012. Followed by a burial at Waikumete Cemetery. All correspondence for the Miller Family to the above Funeral Home.
CAMPBELL, Robert John (Robin). RNZN 5923. On Sunday 23rd September 2012, at Thames Hospital in 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia for 62 years and dearest father and father- in-law of John and Annelies, Isobel and Brett (Queensland), Barbara and Jim (Norfolk Island), Jennifer (Queensland) and the late George, Special friend of Ken and dear grandad of 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. “Forever in our hearts.” A service to celebrate the life of Robin will be held on Thursday 27th September at 11:00, in the RSA Whangamata, Port Road Whangamata. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Whangamata would be appreciated. All communications to Valley Funeral Services.
TAYLOR, Maurice Allan (Jack) (MA, Jack Taylor) (plastic Jack) NZ12973. RNZN. P/O. Peacefully at Katikati on Monday 17 September 2012, aged 83 years. Father and father-in-law of Carol and Kevin, Neil and Colleen, Elaine, Yvonne and Stuart, Janet and Eddie. Grandad of Shannon, Damien, Sarsha, Bevin, Graeme, Corey, Anita, Jonathan, Ben (Brisbane), Renee (Melbourne). Great grandad of Dylan, Mia, Ashlee, Shade and Isla. A funeral Notice to follow. Arrangements by Pellows Funeral Directors and Advisors 138 Grey Street Hamilton. FDANZ.
NAERA, George Pera Graham.  RNZN U18345 LRD. Passed away suddenly in Rotorua on Sunday 16th September 2012. Loved husband of Hera and father of Karlheim, Johnathan and Briar, Lawrence, Leyton, Georgia and Papa of Madison and Trinity. “Forever in our hearts”. George will lie at the Tunohopu Marae, Rotorua The funeral service to be held on Wednesday 19th September at11.00am at the above Marae.
TERRY, Clifford William. Aged 87 years, passed away on September 16 2012 at Rotorua Hospital. RN No: 388692, RNZN No: 12156. Loved husband of Eda, sadly missed. Loved brother of John and Charmian, Rick and Margaret, Jean and the late Vic Cross, nieces and nephews in the U.K; brother in law of Bill and the late Helena Batchelor; the late Don and Margaret Campbell; nieces Heather McRae, Jenny and Ian Kearns, Wendy Lander and families; loyal friend of Vivienne and Jeffrey Sands. A service will be held at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, Rickit Street, Taupo at 1.30pm on Wednesday September 19. Donations to the Heart Foundation in lieu of flowers can be left at the service. Adieu Handsome Sailor. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ
PEARCE, Gordon (Tom). Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 11 September, 2012 after a long, brave battle with Cancer. Dearest husband of Valerie, much loved father of Melissa and Michael, loved father-in- law of Trevor and Yuko. Goodbye and God Bless, you will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. A Service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Monday 17 September at 10.30am.
POUND, Dudley Albert George. (Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy No. NZ12667). On September 11, 2012 peacefully at Middlemore Hospital, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Eileen. Loved father and father-in-law of Anita, Malcolm and Rosanne, Russell, Alan and Diane, Graham and Karen; and Dianne. Loved Poppa of Faye and Brent, Russell, Diana and James, Nicola, David, Sarah, Amanda and Marcus, Megan, Richard, Sophie, Geoffrey, Kathryn and Emily. Loved super Poppa of Hannah. A service to celebrate Dudley’s life will be held at the All Souls Chapel of Purewa Crematorium, St Johns Road, Meadowbank today Thursday at 2.30pm. All communication to the Pound Family, c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland. In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Foundation, PO Box 31237, Milford would be appreciated.
DIXON Peter John – At Wellington Hospital on the 8 Sep 2012. Service Number NZD4170 Lieutenant RNZNVR Fleet Air Arm WW2 Service Number 33191 Captain QM RNZA Regular Force 1949 – 1972. Loved husband of Azela May. Dad of Adelaide and John (dec). Grandpop to Kerryn, Bary, and Darron, and Karen. A Private cremation has been held.
HUGHES-SPARROW, Selwyn George (Birdie). SN19579 CPO RNZN. On September 3rd 2012, peacefully in his sleep. Much loved husband and soulmate of Annemarie, devoted father and father-in-law of Wayne and Vanessa, Sasha and Gary, Garrick and Lia and Amber and loved poppa of 8. “Home is the sailor, home from the sea.” The complete service for Birdie will be held on Friday, September 7 at the Birkenhead RSA Club Rooms, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead at 10:00 am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Club maybe left at the service. H Morris Funeral Services