Jack Passing – December 2012

McNATTY, Ivan Maxwell. 688206 RNZN. On December 31 2012 (peacefully) at Wharerangi Rest Home, Taupo, surrounded by his loving family – sleeping peacefully forever. Dearly beloved husband of Nancy, loved Dad of David, Wayne, and Suzanne, loved father in law of Michele, Susan and Raymond; loving grandfather of Jared, Benjamin, Luke, Aleisha, Keelan, James, and Thomas, loved great grandad of Daniel, Logan, Ryan, and Jake, and loved grandad Mac of Hayden, Rochelle, and Sheree. A service to celebrate Ivan’s life will be held at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, Rickit Street, Taupo on Thursday (January 3) at 11.00am to be followed by private cremation. Communications please to c/- P.O.Box 940, Taupo. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ
PATE, Michael Robert. OBE (Mil) Cdr RNZN (Rtd) 1940 – 2012. On December 30, 2012, at home in the presence of his loving daughters, Jacqueline and Christina. You demonstrated and taught us patience, love, practicality and independence. Your calm, logical approach to making and fixing things ensured the quality and permanence of each endeavour. You will always be our port in the storm and safe harbour as we return your soul to the sea to find peace and freedom. Our love always, your devoted sister, Judith, and daughters. Special thanks to Nurse Maude for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to T.S. Steadfast would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages for the Pate Family to P O Box 6600 Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442. The service for Michael will be held in the Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Christchurch, on Monday January 7, at 5.30pm. All are welcome to attend and recognise a life of service to all: family, friend, stranger and country. Lamb & Hayward Ltd FDANZ Phone (09) 359-9018 www.lambandhayward.co.nz
FERGUSSON Raymond Elder (John, Fergie) NZ10572 RNZN – On December 28, 2012, peacefully at Admatha Lodge Christchurch in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Liz, much loved father of Michael and Leslie loved younger brother of Rex, Bill, Joyce, Marge, June and Bet (all deceased) and Ru. A celebration of John’s life will be held a the Paparua RSA, corner of Kirk Rd and Banks Street, Templeton on Thursday January 3 at 1.00pm and then on to the Shands Road Cemetery for internment.
BROWN Ronald James (Ron) L17467 RNZN. At Christchurch Hospital on 17 December, 2012 aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, Loved father and father-in-law of Alex, Tracey and Kiri. At Ron’s request a memorial service will be held at his home on 21 December 2012 at 12 noon.
GILBERT, Eric. QSM Service No 10089 AB RNZN WWII. On December 19th 2012, peacefully at Thames Hospital. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, father and father in-law of Peter and Gay and Margaret and Chris. Loved grandad of Ben and Amelia and Laura and great grandfather of Ayden and Jake. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Moresby Ave, Waihi on Saturday December 22nd at 11am to be followed by private cremation. Donations to the RSA Welfare Fund would be appreciated or maybe left at the service. Communications to “The Gilbert Family” C/- PO Box 108 Waihi 3641. Waihi Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ
MALLARD, Peggy Noeline (nee Windleborn). Ex WREN, RNZN On December 15, 2012, peacefully at Cornwall Park Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Eric Richard for 50 years, loved sister and sister-in-law of Lewis and the late Patricia Windleborn and loved daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (All of Nelson). Loved sister-in-law of John and Lesley, Errol and Gail, Yvonne and Bob Woodards (Florida USA), Denise and Ivan Vodanovich, Tony and Marion, Chris and Nina and their families. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Peggy at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 16 Brenton Place, Orakei on Thursday December 20, 2012 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Mangere Lawn Cemetery. Vigil at the above Church Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to the Neurological Foundation of NZ, PO Box 110022 Auckland Hospital 1148, Auckland.
MULVEY, James Connor (Connor). 8509, Submariner RNZN 1939 – 45 Surrounded by his loving family, at Peacehaven Village, Invercrgill, on 14 December 2012; in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Sylvia. Loving father and father-in-law of Rosemary and Mervyn Dick, Greg and Lea, Denise and the late Joe Butler (Dunedin), Philip and Darryl, John and Paula (Wellington). Dearly loved and cherished Poppa of Christopher, and Brendon Dick; Jeremy, Richard, and Amy Mulvey; James, George and Emily Mulvey; Connor Butler; Jack, Tom and Hamish Mulvey and Great Grandfather of Annabelle and Grace Dick. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Rimu Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 20 December at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to c/- Rosemary Dick, 345 North Road, Invercargill. Avenal Park Funeral Home, Invercargill. FDANZ
McKAY, Ian. Service No. NZN 8056, Navy Radar, AB Radar, WWII. Ian died suddenly but peacefully, aged 87 years, on 11 December 2012, at Heatherlea Rest Home, New Plymouth. Loved husband of Nora (deceased). Loved father and father-in- law of Linda and Charles Wilkinson, and Ross Mckay. Wonderful, fun loving Poppa of Nick, Tori and Alex Wilkinson. Loved son of the late Murdoch and Zillah Mckay and loved brother and brother- in-law of Jean Chadbourne and Derek (deceased), Val and Alan Sanderson. A special thanks to the staff of Heatherlea for their excellent care and kindness to Ian. All messages to 19 Wallace Place, New Plymouth 4310. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held on Saturday 15th of December, at 2:00pm in the Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth. Abraham’s Funeral Home www.wabraham.co.nz New Plymouth
KIDD Gavin. No NZ13288 Able Seaman, RNZN Korea, On December 7 2012 at Te Omanga Hospice, in the company of his wife and daughters in his 81st year. Dearly beloved husband of Joan. Much loved father and father in Law of Carla & Brian and Lianne and Peter (dec’d). A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at the Harbour City Funeral Home Chjapel 665 High Street, Lower Hutt on Tuesday December 11 at 11.00am thereafter internment at Akatarawa Cemetery.
MARRIOT Jacquelyn Mona (Nee Simmonds)  It is with great saddeness I write to tell you that Jacque passed away peacefully at 4:15pm on Saturday, 8 December 2012 at her home in Alice Spring surrounded by her close family and friends. Jacque, who was 63, had cancer. Jacquelyn Mona MARRIOTT
SHOTBOLT, Stanley Greenham. 9 November 1919 – 8 December 2012. RNZN 3499 Ex Leander, Achilles. Died peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband of the late Elaine, much loved father and father in law of Diana and Bert, Julie and John, Jenny, Mark and Anne, and Peter. Loved Grandfather Pot of Gareth, Aaron, Jay, Martin, Heather, Anne, David, Aidan, Paul, Michael and Quentin. A service for Stan will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Queen St, Pukekohe on Wednesday 12 December, at 2pm followed by private cremation. “Home is the sailor, Home from sea, and the hunter home from the hill”
COCKLIN, Ralph. NZD2787 Lt (A) RNZNVR Fleet Air Arm Sqdns 816, 836 WWII. On 9th December 2012 (after a short illness) at Hamilton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary (Mollie) Cocklin. Loved father of Barry, Alan and Chris. Special grandfather to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. “I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings” A special thanks to the staff of Trevellyn for all of their care. A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, Morrinsville Road, Newstead on Saturday 15th December at 2.00pm. Flowers appreciated or a donation to Kidney Health NZ, 230 Antigua St, Christchurch 8011 and may also be left at the service. Correspondence may be directed to the Cocklin family C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240. Philip Woolerton Funeral Services