Jack Passings – August 2013

ROWE, Frances Samuel – RNZN NZ14997 POM(E). Jim. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving famiy on Thursday 29th August 2013.. Dearly loved husband of the late Girlie, adored father of Deborah and much loved Koro of George, Jason, Dylan, Jascinta and Mystic. Dad will be lying at his home, 7 James Street, Rotorua where his Service will be held on Saturday 31st August at 11.00 am followed by burial at The Kauae Cemetery, Ngongotaha. “Resting peacefully in the arms of the woman he truly loved. Ma te atua e tiaki, e manaaki” All communications to PO Box 461, Rotorua 3040 Mountain View Funeral Services, ROTORUA.
GEE, John Reginald Born 16-01-1925. Passed away on 26-08-2013 in his sleep. Ex RNZN NZ7265 Formerly of Gore. Brother to Walter. Ex Husband to the Late Margaret Fay Gee. Father to John, Garth, Evan and Bruce. Special thanks to Liz, Fia and the caring staff at Karetu House Funeral service to be held at the Holy Trinity Church Mason Avenue Otahuhu Friday 30th at 2pm. Contact Bruce for details mob 0272848199.
BURGESS, Alfred Ian (Alf). RNZ Navy, No. NZ12948. Passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2013. Dearly loved husband of Pat. Loved Alfie to Steve, Jenny, Marty and Penny Wishnowsky. Loved Grandad of Lee, Jake and Bex, Luke, Mitchell and Samantha. Great- Grandad to Mila and Isobella. Father and Father-in-law to Kevin and Clare. Grandfather to Matt, Taylor and Charlotte. A service for Alf will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier today, Wednesday August 28 at 4.00pm. Messages to The Burgess Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140. Beth Shan Funeral Directors, FDANZ, Napier. Ph 06 835 9925 – See more at: http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-ian-burgess-alf&pid=166646759&fhid=12699#fbLoggedOut
TOLERTON, Nelson Frederick. (WW2 Lieutenant RNZNVR, Pilot Fleet Air Arm Royal Navy) (1940-46) and 2NZEF (Japan) (1947-48). Died suddenly on 21st August 2013 at his home in his 92nd year. Loved husband of the late Margaret and father and father-in-law of Michael and Sally (Australia), Jane (Wellington), Alan and Sandra (USA) and Gavin (Australia) and grandfather of Sydney and Olympia (Australia) and Emma (USA). A funeral service will be held at the Hamilton Park Chapel, Morrinsville Road on Saturday 31st at 1.30pm. All communications C/- 138 Grey Street, Hamilton.
AITCHISON, Wallace Linklater (Wal) (Service No; nz 10413 RNZN W W II) On 24th August, 2013 passed away suddenly at Auckland City Hospital, in his 90th year. (Late of Rosehill Gardens). Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 58 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Leanne and John Lloyd, David and Karen. Much loved granddad of Glenn and Francisca, Rhys, Kent, Daniel and Laura. Now at rest. A service to celebrate Wal’s life will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Dr, Henderson on Wednesday 28th August, 2013, at 3.00 p.m. All communications to the Aitchison family C/- the above Funeral Home. – See more at: http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=wallace-linklater-aitchison&pid=166616970&fhid=12579#fbLoggedOut
LUSCOMBE, Gordon William (Bill) – It is with great sadness we inform you of Bill’s passing on Sunday, August 18, 2013, in Wanganui. Our loved uncle, now with his Mum, Dad, brothers and sister. Bill was a loved son of the late Ned and Christina Luscombe. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Christina (Nina) and Doyle Sloan (U.S.A.) (both deceased), Ian (Ted) and Noleen Luscombe (Christchurch) (both deceased), the late George, and Marion Luscombe (Rangiora), James (Jimmy) Luscombe (Amberley) (deceased). Loved uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle to Eddie (deceased), Lonnie (deceased) and Janet and families (U.S.A.). Ian (Nova Scotia), Garth (Orari), Coral (Christchurch), Pheona (Christchurch) (deceased), Ruth (Wakefield). Annette (Brisbane), the late Glen (Amberley), Vicki (Glentunnel) and all their families. Bill was a workmate and friend to many in the Taihape – Waiouru area where he lived and worked for more than 50 years. Please join us to farewell Bill in St David’s Presbyterian Church, Huia Street, Taihape, on Monday, August 26, at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Taihape RSA Cemetery. Messages to the Luscombe Family, C/- 7 Ajax Street, Dallington, Christchurch 8061. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RSA.Bill signing off ZL2AVL.
MCGREGOR Frank Allen 1925 – 2013 (Service No 8406, RNZN) passed away peacefully on August 17. Dearly loved husband and pal of Lexie (Alix). Wonderful, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather of all his family. Frank will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 2B, Tauranga Hospital for the wonderful care and attention given to Frank during his illness, it is very much appreciated. Frank’s farewell will be held at Mount Harbour Chapel, cnr Maunganui Road and Matai Street, Mount Maunganui on Friday, August 23 at 11.00am followed by private cremation..
SIMPSON, William James (Lindsay) NZ8356, RNZN, WWII – At Iona Home and Hospital, Oamaru, on August 17, 2013, in his 92nd year. Dear husband of Barbara (nee Douglas) (Kakanui). Loving father and father-in-law of John and Margaret (Wainui), James and Adrienne (Kaiapoi), Brett and Pamela (Wanaka). Cherished Grandfather of Charlotte (Wellington), Matthew and Larissa (London), Catherine (Berlin), Mark and Hallie (Colorado). A Service to celebrate Lindsay’s life will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Coquet Street, Oamaru, on Wednesday, August 21, at 2.00 p.m., followed by a private interment at the Livingstone Cemetery. Donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 2A Spiers Street, Kakanui PDC, North Otago 9438.
SALTON, Leslie John (Les), Reg No 621513, 3rd Otago Mounted Rifles and 9531 RNZN, of Feilding: On August 15, 2013 peacefully at home, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Lindsay and Sue (Invercargill), Carol (deceased), Diane (Feilding), Gillian and Robert (Blenheim), Brent (deceased), Tracey and Reo (Rarotonga), treasured Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and loved brother of Ngaire, Eunice, and Margaret. A service for Les will be held at the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel, James Line, Palmerston North on MONDAY, August 19, 2013 at 11am.
D’ATH, Owen Keith Service No. 15168 RNZN On August 14 2013 at Whangarei Hospital. Aged 75 years. Precious and dearly loved husband of Gail; and the late Sarah. Loving Dad to Gordon, James (Deceased) and Hinda. Special friend to Celeste, Nicola (Deceased) and Caitlin. Much loved Granddad of Joel, Cordell, Zen, and Indigo. A service will be held in the Maunu Crematorium Chapel, Cemetery Road, Maunu, Whangarei at 2.30pm tomorrow Saturday (17 August 2013). All communications to the D’Ath family c/- P.O. Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
HUDSON Robyn (Rock) Joseph WORM  BEM L16892 1961-1988  crossed the bar 15 August 2013. In Hospice Wanganui, on the 15th August 2013, surrounded by his family. Aged 69 years. Loving husband for 49 years of Judith.  Much loved and respected Dad of Polli and Edward Minnell, Richard and Desiree, Susan and Jason Young, and Phillip and Lizz.  Loved Grandy of Ross and Megan, Ben, Sophia, Maia, and Fran.  Loved Son of the late Alec and Frances Hudson.  Special thanks to Hospice staff for all their care of Robyn, donations to Hospice may be placed in the chapel atrium.  A celebration of Robyn’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre, on Tuesday, 20 August 2013, at 11.00am.
FRASER, John Evan (Evan). (Reg. No. RNZN 4726, A.B.) – On August 11, 2013, peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Isobel, father and father-in-law of Peter and Niki, Carolyn and Peter Brookbanks, and Craig and Beverley, loved granddad of Olivia and Grant, John Evan and Claire; Blair and Anita, and Megan and Tony; Jordan, Tayte, and Emma, and a loved great-grandfather of his 12 great-grandchildren, and loved brother of Marc, and the late Gordon. Special thanks to the staff of Bainswood on Victoria for their care of Evan. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Evan to Starship Hospital would be appreciated, and may be made at his service. The Service to remember Evan and celebrate his life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, on Saturday, August 17, at 10.30am, private cremation thereafter.