Jack Passings – February 2024
DUNCAN, Alistair Gordon: NZ15138 Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Rene for 60 years. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of Chris & Karen and Mandy & Craig. Adored Grandad of Emily, James; Gisele, and Logan. Loved brother of Rod. Loved uncle of Toni, Stephen. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Duncan Family may be left on Alistair’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/alistair. A service to celebrate Alistair’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Saturday 2 March 2024 at 11am.
MILLER Allen AB 16947. Peacefully, surrounded by Jenny and his loving family, at Hospice Southland on their 55th Wedding Anniversary. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jenny. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Ryan and Christine, Dallas and Alex. Adored grandfather of Callum , and Lucy, and Lucha. Best friend of Minty. Dearly loved son of Alexander* and Margaret* Miller. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and friend to many. A gathering to celebrate Bruce’s life, will be held on Thursday 22nd of February, at Ascot Park Hotel, commencing at 1.00pm. Messages to 42 Edinburgh Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or can be left on Bruce’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be much appreciated. (*denotes deceased)
ANDERSON Frank Service No:16806, RNZN , NZ Fire Service QFF; Peacefully on 15th February, 2024, at Shona McFarlane Rest Home, aged 80. Loving husband of Judy, loved dad of Aaron, Nathan, Marc and Louise, Adored granddad of Torryn, Jordyn, Hadley, Jessica, Arabella, Emma and Joel. In lieu of flowers, all donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held in Kingswood, cnr King and Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt, on Friday, 23rd February, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.
OHLSON Robert (Bob) Merrill ex Warrant Officer Radio Supervisor NZ17982 crossed the bar on 23 February 2024. A celebration of Bob’s life and funeral service will be held at 11am, Tuesday 27 February 2024 at Harbour City Funeral Home, 300 Kapiti Road, Kapiti Road Chapel, Paraparaumu
LOWISH Peter (Penny) Charles L19284 crossed the bar 20 Feb 2024. Peter joined the RNZN on 16 January 1968 and was discharged 2 December 1976. He served in TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, INVERELL, TARANAKI, IRIRANGI, MAKO, and CANTERBURY. Details of any funeral arrangements will be posted when they are known. All communications to Lowish Family, 9/327 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011.
BROWN Charlie (Boogie) NZ13904 Radio Operator Class 2 crossed the bar in Gisborne 19 February 2024. Charlie served in TAMAKI, HAWEA, PHILOMEL, IRIRANGI, BELLONA, ROYALIST, WAKEFIELD and PUKAKI. Charlie joined the RNZN in September 1951 and was discharged in May 1960. Details of his funeral will be posted when known. Charlie crossed the bar after a short illness. He’s now resting with whanau and his Navy buddies. Beloved stepdad of Naema, Creighton, Carl, and Jan. Much loved Paap to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be a private service.
MILLER, Allen Bruce AB Seaman NZ16947 RNZN Joined 1/61 27-03-1944 – 15-02-2024 Aged 79. Peacefully, surrounded by Jenny and his loving family, at Hospice Southland on their 55th Wedding Anniversary. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jenny. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Ryan and Christine, Dallas and Alex. Adored grandfather of Callum , and Lucy, and Lucha. Best friend of Minty. Dearly loved son of Alexander* and Margaret* Miller. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and friend to many. A gathering to celebrate Bruce’s life, will be held on Thursday 22nd of February, at Ascot Park Hotel, commencing at 1.00pm. Messages to 42 Edinburgh Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or can be left on Bruce’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be much appreciated. (*denotes deceased)
KISSELL, Paul Geoffrey Petty Officer, RNZNVR Senior Constable, NZ Police. Paul passed away peacefully in the company of family on Friday, February 2, 2024, aged 74 years. Much loved companion and husband of Heather, father of Laura, brother and brother-in-law of Gayl and Mike, and a good friend to many. The family would like to thank all those who visited, supported and cared for Paul during the time of his illness. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Paul Kissell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Messages including photos and stories about Paul (which may be shared at the funeral) can be sent to paulkissellmemorial@gmail.com. A celebration of the many happy years that Paul was with us will be held at HMNZS Pegasus, 419 Montreal Street, on February 17, at 1.30pm.
CARTER Noel George (known as Nick) Regret to advise that Lieutenant Noel George Carter, RNZN Ex Warrant Officer Yeoman of Signals, crossed the bar at 4.30 pm today 5 February 2024. He was commonly known as Nick, and he joined the RNZN in January 1960 as a Seaman Boy. Nick served in TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, ROTOITI, ROYALIST, WAKEFIELD, OTAGO, HICKLETON, BLACKPOOL, TARANAKI, WAIKATO, TASMAN and the Naval Training Group. He was commissioned in 1985 and promoted to Lieutenant upon completing his training. At Nick’s request there will be no funeral.
TUTT, Charles John (Charlie aka Puff). RNZN (T23063 CPOMM) Crossed the bar 3 February 2024 after a short battle with illness, age 75. Many thanks to the staff at Ward 10 at North Shore Hospital, and the team at Summerset Falls Village in Warkworth. A service for Charlie will be held at Romaleigh, 31 Ocean View Rd, Northcote on Friday 9 February 2024 at 10.30am.
From Chris Precey. BROWN Charlie (Boogie). Boogie was a well respected mess mate way back in the 50s. Him and I shared the same action station on Royalist in the Med. We had different jobs when at action stations. He monitored a frequency and never heard a thing. I double banked the Med fleet broadcast and was absolutely inundated with the highest priority groupers. I always looked forward to meeting Boogie at the the comms reunions. Those were the days to be remembered. Rest in Peace
Posted by Neal Catley – I am deeply saddened to learn that Bob crossed the bar today. No question, Bob was a man of the highest integrity and intellect, and it is of no surprise he was one of the finest Radio Communication Warrant Officers to have served in the Royal New Zealand Navy. On Bob’s RNZN retirement, he joined the GCSB, and of no surprise, he quickly rose to the top of his specialisation. Bob was a dedicated family man who adored his wife, Yvonne, and two daughters, Marcia and Renee. Throughout Bob’s life, he was always the STAR of the show. The saying, ‘The CREAM ALWAYS COMES TO THE TOP,’ is a fitting tribute to Bob’s life. The welcoming party on the other side is busy preparing for Bob’s arrival. I understand that a ‘Special RNZN Radio, Signal and Communicators Rock Band’ wishes to acknowledge Bob’s worldly status and will be playing and singing: “You’re simply the Best – better than all the Rest.” Amen to that! Rest in Peace, my dear friend.
Posted by Gary Hine – I totally endorse Neal’s comments above. I served with Bob off and on over many years and always regarded him as an icon within the trade and one to emulate.
Stand easy my friend …..
Comment by John Bullock – Well spoken Neal….. I never served with Bob, not even the comms training school, however I did know he was well respected by all those that came in touch/served with him. HMNZS Taranaki comes to the “surface” by those that served with him. I recall, along with PORS Rick Bryce and Herr Gunther being invited to his wedding to Yvonne in Te Awamutu. I unexpectantly got the job of “baby sitting” Rick, outside the church during the service…… another story to be told!
Comment by Patrick Haddock – I agree with all the comments said in reference to Bob, a true friend and gentleman, who I was lucky enough to serve with on several occasions. Wishing Yvonne all the very best. Fondest memories.
Comment by Gary Johnston – It is great regret to hear that Bob has passed away. We spent many hours together having a few bevvies and playing footie together at Irirangi. After he left the Andrew and became a gscb member we still kept in touch. My condolences to Yvonne, Marcie and Renee. Remember the good times because that is what we take with us.
Poroporo kia tutaki ano tatau
Gary Johnston