Jack Passings – August 2012

SOPER, Peter Leslie. Suddenly on July 25 2012 at Rotorua Hospital. Loving father of Peter. Much loved brother and brother in law of Terry and Don, Raewyn and Warren, Wayne and Diane, Michelle and Jamie and Jane. Much loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Step son of Lorraine. The entire funeral service is to be held 2pm Saturday July 28 2012 at Rotorua Crematorium Chapel, Sala Street. White Haven Funeral Home
DEUART, Harold Clifford (Cliff). NZ 8641 RNZN. On August 17, 2012 at home. Dearly loved husband of the late Stella, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.  A graveside service for Cliff will be held at the Returned Servicemans Section, Ashburton, New Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, August 21 commencing at 11.00am.
WILLIAMS, Ronald George,  RNZN 10674, Peacefully at the Croft Resthome Timaru on Sunday August 19, 2012 aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret.  At Ron’s request a private family service has been held. Messages to 7a Wellington Street, Timaru 7910.
McKENZIE, Alexander George (Alex). Reg No: 715506 RNZN 6 September 1938 ~ 20 August 2012. Died peacefully at home after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Pam. Loved father of Donna and Mark. Loved Step-father of Karen, Tanya Ewing (Deceased), and Lisa Berryman (Deceased), and loved friend of Colin and Peter. Much loved Poppa of his grand children and great grand children. “Home is the sailor, home from the sea, and the hunter home from the hills.” The Service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held at Arawa Lounge, Race Course, Fenton Street, Rotorua on Friday 24th August at 1.30 pm followed by Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Cancer Society, PO Box 1695, Rotorua or left at the venue. All communications, please, to P O Box 434, ROTORUA.
THOMAS, Desmond. RNZN (NZ14233). Peacefully on 18 August 2012 at Ranfurly War Veterans’ Hospital aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Mary, treasured father of Jeff and Donna, grandfather of Caleb and Ethan. A graveside service will be held at the Waiheke Lawn Cemetery on Friday 24 August at 11am, followed by a Memorial Service at the Waiheke RSA at 12pm.
MOORE, Henry Thomas William (Harry). (Service No. N.Z. 9885, Stoker 1st Class, RNZN, WWII.) Peacefully on 14 August, 2012; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, cherished Dad of Cathie and Sybe, Robert, Peter and Gail, Tricia and John, Raewyn and Patrick, Gail and Mark, Janice and Ian, Martin (deceased), Susan (deceased), Murray and Brenda, Danny and Nicola and cherished other Dad of Carol. Loved and respected granddad of his 25 grandchildren and his 10 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at Twentymans Grahamstown Chapel, Kirkwood St, Thames, on Monday 20 August, at 1pm, followed by interment at Totara Memorial Park Cemetery, RSA Section. In lieu of flowers donations to The Salvation Army, Thames, would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to 713 Pollen St, Thames. Communications to: 1 Brownie Rd, Laingholm, Auckland 0604.
HERBERT, Leon James. Ex NZ Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer CPO M16640. Passed away peacefully at home on 12 August 2012 aged 71. Beloved husband of Vaea. Loving father of James, Karyn and John and the late James and adopted father of Anthony, Holly, Alofa. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Morrison Universal Drive Henderson at 12.30pm on Saturday 18th August 2012.
COWIE Matthew James (Matt).  7366 Leading Seaman, RNZN of Cromwell, (Formerly of Tarras).  On Saturday August 11, 2012 peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde.  Aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of Audrey May and dearly loved father and father in law of Lyndall (deceased) and Andrew Hay, Ruth and Tony Polson, Patrena (deceased) Liz and John Chittock, Heather and the late Glen Madigan and Andrew and Natlie.  A service to celebrate Matt’s life will be held in the Tarras Community Hall on Wednesday, August 15 at 2.00pm.
BEYNON, Henry Charles (Jim). RNZN NZ 3748. Passed away peacefully at Tararu Hospital on Sunday 12 August 2012, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Ethel (Dolly). Adored father and father-in- law of Rona and Alex, Carol and Steve, Gloria, Julie and Ben, (Sherry). The late Don and also the late Bill. Doting grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 10. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at the family homestead, 28 Pohue Creek Road, Waiomu at 11.30am on Thursday 16 August, followed by interment at Totara Park Cemetery, Thames. All communications to the above address.
KNIGHT, Ronald Stuart (Noddy). RNZN NZ6465 WWII 1921 – 2012. Sadly passed away at home after a short illness. Loving husband to the late Melva. Father to Graeme, Karen, Robyn and Grant and Maxine. Grandfather to Nicole, Vicki, Stewart and Shane. A Funeral Service will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland at 10am on 16 August 2012 followed by a reception at the Te Atatu Bowling Club, 10 Matipo Road, Te Atatu.
EVANS, Taffy. RNZN NZ 15730 Stoker. On 12th August 2012, passed away peacefully at home. Loved husband of Alice and loving step-father of Owen and treasured friend of Molly the cat. A service will be held at the Birkenhead RSA Club Rooms Recreation Drive Birkenhead on thursday 16th August at 10 am followed by private cremation.
FREEMAN, Donald Edward. Passed away peacefully on 6 August, 2012 at Northhaven Hospital, Red Beach. Loving father of Ian and Diane, Phil and Marion, Stephen and Marina, Annette and Geoff, grandpa of 9, great-grandpa of 8, and loving friend of June and Shane. Grateful thanks for the care given by the staff at Northhaven. A Service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 10 August at 3pm followed by private cremation. All communications to The Freeman Family, C/- PO Box 93, Kumeu
LAY, George John. (Service No. 458130, Mech Eng 1/C, RNZN). Peacefully at home in Te Puru, on 31 July, 2012. Dearly loved husband and best friend for the past 53 years of Shirley, father of Robert, beloved father and father-in-law of Jo and Trish. Loved Pop of Fiona, Ethan, Jacob, and Crystal. Traffic Officer with Auckland City Council, MOT and NZ Police, for 37 years. In accordance with George’s wishes a private family service has been held.