Jack Passings – September 2013

MARCHANT, Robert William Garrett (Robbie) Service No. 12499 RNZN, HMNZS Bellona. Patron Hakaru RSA. Life member Wellsford Fire Brigade. Aged 84yrs. On September 28, 2013 peacefully at home in Mangawhai with his loved ones by his side. Dearly loved husband for 62 years of Bettie. Loving father of Kristine, Lynette, Colleen and the late Robert. Father-in-law of John, K.D, Hans and Terri. Much loved Poppa of his 10 grandchildren and cherished Poppa Robbie of all his great grandchildren. “Gone Fishing” A service will be held at Hakaru RSA, Settlement Rd, Hakaru at 1pm on Thursday October 3, 2013 followed by private cremation. All communications to 2/12 Fagan Place, Mangawhai Heads 0505
BARDRICK, Clifford John (John). Lt Cdr (Ret’d), RNZN, RN. Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2013 at Dunedin Hospital, after a short illness; aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. “Now Reunited”. Loved father of Jon, Jane and Raymond Mackay, Adrian and Gillian, Tim and Pam, and Sarah. Beloved grandfather and great grandfather. The family extends their sincere thanks to the staff of Ward 6a, Dunedin Hospital. As per his wishes a private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Otago Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated. Messages to 40 Parklands Avenue, Chatsford Village, Mosgiel 9024. Hope and Sons Ltd, FDANZ
JEFFERY, Peggy M.B.E. (Service No 4271 Wren WWII) On 20 September 2013 at North Shore Hospital late of Mairangi Bay, aged 89 yrs. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Peter. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Auntie Peggy. Thank you for the many years of love, wisdom and humour. We will miss you. From your NZ family Keith and Rita, Jackie and John, Michael, Joanna, Deborah and Lydia, Kevin and Tash, Jacob, Breana Calie, Paris and Isaac, and Duncan. The complete service will be held at Romaleigh Funeral Home 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote at 11am on Saturday 28 September. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice North Shore PO Box 331129 Takapuna would be appreciated. During WWII Peggy was in the “Y” Branch and was doing Long Range D/F plotting of U-Boats in the Atlantic. It is believed that she was stationed at Station Y, Bletchley Park and also able to read Japanese morse.  Peggy’s oral history can be read by clicking HERE
NICHOLSON, Brian Richard. (Service No. 17451 ME1 RNZN). Born 1945, died on Sunday September 22, 2013. Carolyn (Cary), Angela and Darryl sadly announce the passing of our loved husband and father after a long illness. Brian your work is done. Now at rest. A private family service to be held.
LOVE, William Enoder (Bill)  (RNZN 7864, KEV). – Launched 19/12/1923, Decommissioned 21/09/2013 after 89 years of good service. Happily sunk at his own port. A Navy man through and through. Husband of the late Gladys for 44 years. Father of Christine, Bryan, Stuart, Brenda, and Donald. Grandfather to Vanessa, Graeme, Haley and Rhian; Jeremy; Johnathon, Adam, Jenny and Mathew; Lauren and Saxon; Hannah and Alan (deceased). Great-grandfather to Matty, Isla and Liam.  A service for Bill will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu, on Saturday, 28th September, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Love Family, c/- PO Box 137, Te Awamutu please. Te Awamutu Funeral Services FDANZ.
CAMPBELL, Leslie John (LMA, RNZN) – of Alexandra, formerly of Dunedin and Balclutha – passed away on September 19 at Dunedin Hospital. Sadly missed by Mary, Katrina, Andrew and extended family. Les’ service will held in the Alexandra Golf Club at 1:30PM on Wednesday September 25. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Cancer Research and the Scanner Appeal may left at Les’ service. Messages to Flat 1, 2 Fastnet Street Alexandra 9320
MUNRO, James Roseman (Jim). [RNZN 15484]. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 18 September 2013, at Te Awamutu (formerly of Papakura) aged 74 years. Much loved and loving husband of Barbara. Adored Dad and mate of Colin and Paulene, Karen and John, Judith and Rhys. Loved and treasured Jimmee of Damon and Ayla, Jarrod, Hannah, Simonne, Jody, Stephanie and Cooper, Samantha and Chloe. “A heart of gold stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best”. A Funeral Service for Jim will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Arawata Street, Te Awamutu on Saturday 21 September at 11.00 am followed by interment at The Te Awamutu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Waikato would be appreciated and may be left at the service All communications to the Munro Family, c/- PO Box 137, Te Awamutu please. Te Awamutu Funeral Services FDANZ.
CATO, Victor Norman (Vic). Sub Lieutenant, RNZNVR, Served North Sea and English Channel. On 8 September 2013 at Caughey Preston Hospital, Remuera. Loved husband of Mary for 65 years, father of Geraldine Hoskin, Cynthia (Cindy) and Alan. Grandfather to Bronwyn, Paul, Jonathan, Daniel, Kristin and Simon; Great-Grandfather to 11. Our thanks to the nurses and staff at Caughey Preston for their care and love shown to Vic. A service has been held at the St Aidan’s Anglican Church. –
GOODBRAND, John Alexander (ZLIBLY). (Service no. D/SSX 888115, A/L Tel., Royal Navy, WWII and Korea). Aged 88; peacefully on 11th September 2013, in Whangarei, after a short, brave battle. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Jean and Mhairi, grandfather of Erin, father-in-law to Wayne and Ted. A private service will be held to farewell John. Will be sadly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations (in memory of John) to North Haven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0144, would be appreciated. Communications to ‘The Goodbrand Family’, c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
WOOD, J Barrie (RNZNVR) – Died on September 8, 2013, aged 78, in Melbourne; formerly of Christchurch. Loved father of Alastair and Sharon Wood, Grandad Aussie of James and Zoe Wood, Great-Grandad of Jackson and Isabella. Previously married to Jocelyn Wood (nee Needham). Rest in Peace dad, cheers
MURROW, William Bruce (Bruce), No. 459430, RNZN. – On Monday, September 9, 2013, at Chiswick Park Rest Home, aged 90. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Bill and Patricia, Roger and Mary. Much loved Grandad of his 7 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Loved by all. Messages to the Murrow Family, C/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A service for Bruce will be held at the Aramoho Chapel, Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui, on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 10:30am.
HOOSON, Leslie Murray (Cmdr RNZNVR rtd, VRD and Bar) Peacefully at home on Wednesday 4 September, cherished partner of Helen Huffadine and beloved husband of the late Patricia. Respected and much loved father of Chris and Gail Wilson, Tim and Jude, Jane and Shane Josephs, Mary and John Ciurlionis, dearly loved Pa of James and Liam, Edward and Sophie. A service celebrating Murray’s life will be held at Ataahua, 644 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga, on Tuesday 10 September at 2pm, followed by private cremation. Our thanks to the wonderful staff at Waipuna Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations preferred posted to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156 Tauranga 3140. Communication to the Hooson Family PO Box 4415 Mt Maunganui South 3149.
PEACH Neville (Sandy) C G – LTCDR RNZN (Rtd) Suddenly in Taupo on Monday. 2 September 2013. Beloved husband of Joan, treasured father of Ian and Brenda, Craig and Sheree, Blair and Heather, Loved Granddad of Deahne, Garriella and Alex and Great Grandad of Luca. A private service has been held. Click here for more information on Neville.
TAYLOR, Peter John. 18433, LST, RNZN – Peacefully at Cranford Hospice, Hastings on 1st September 2013, aged 66 years. Much loved father of Ben, and Samantha, and father-in-law of Carina. Much loved brother of Ray, David, Brian, Pamela, Paul, Kerry, and Bill. A loved brother-in- law, uncle and friend to many. Peter’s family sincerely thank the staff at Cranford Hospice for their wonderful care, and also to Ben and Sam’s mother, Fiona, and Sam’s partner Michael for their love and support. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Kenilworth St, Waipawa on Wednesday 4th September 2013 at 2:00pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated. These and any messages may be left at the service or posted to C/- P.O. Box 200, Waipukurau 4242 C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ Waipukurau.