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Jack Passings – December 2024

⚓️BUCKLEY, Robert John (Bob) NZV 713282 NZ Navy, Antarctic Wintering Party 1959 – 1960
On 7th December 2024 peacefully surrounded by love. Aged 88.
Beloved partner for 50 years of Diane.
Father and father-in-law of Amy and Greg, Adrian and Miekes, Ella and Hamish also Sue and Charlie, and Tarjei (deceased).
Grandad Bob. Grand Bob, Bob Bob and Bob to Esther, Hazel, Timmy, Jesse, Emma, Hayze, Carter, Kase and 1 on the way.
Brother to Yvonne, Michael (deceased) Pat and Sue.
Uncle Bob and friend to many.
Grateful thanks to Lyndale Manor for their wonderful care of Bob.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s NZ at www.alzheimers.org.nz or can be left at the service.
A Requiem Mass for Bob will be celebrated in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Rd, Carterton on Thursday 12th December 2024 at 2.00pm followed by private cremation.
Vigil prayers will be held in the Richmond Chapel on Wednesday evening at 7pm
Messages to the Buckley family C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz

⚓️CHATFIELD, Barry No. 692297, RNZN. Of Carterton, formerly of Lower Hutt. On 18th December 2024, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, in the presence of family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Jackie. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Janet, Baby Julie (deceased) Graham, Natalie and Nigel, and Michael. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Shirley and Ray Knowles, loved brother-in-law of Jill and Craig Hall, David (deceased) and Jan Kerr, Frank and Carole Kerr. Loved uncle and friend to many. In accordance with Barry’s wishes, a private cremation has been held and a celebration of his life will be held at the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club (west Street entrance), Greytown, on Saturday 4th January 2025 at 11.30am. – Barry prefers colorful clothing. Messages to the Chatfield Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left on Barry’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz

⚓️FENTON, Donald Bernard (Zeke). NZ15385, AB, Instructor Boy. 86, Joined 5/55 Op Grapple-Pukaki
Crossed the bar 17 Dec 24 at Palmerston North Hospital aged 86 after a long battle. Loved Husband of June, father of Terresa, Dianne, late Donna, Sharleen and Donald. As per his instructions he will be cremated and interred in the RSA plot. There will be no funeral. RIP brother.

⚓️GODING, Alan Goding B.E.M. E929549 Warrant Officer, HMNZS Toroa, RNZNVR
Crossed the Bar, Tuesday, 17 December Also he was the first RNZNVR CPO to be promoted to Warrant Officer. Funeral details are Requiem Mass at 1100 hours at St Patrick’s Basilica, MacAndrew Road, South Dunedin on Tuesday, 31 December 2024.
There will be a live stream starting at 10:45am.  The URL has not been established yet by Gillions Funeral Services @ 03-455 2128. Amendment to this notice will be edited here when known.

⚓️MAHON, Brian Neil CMT 710344 NZ Navy. With sadness Eleanor, Brian, and Michael wish to advise family and friends of their dad’s passing on December 5, 2024; in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of Albina*, much loved dad of Eleanor, Neil, Dwayne, and Glenn Baty; Brian, Jenny, Sarah, Wendy, Joanne, and Kayla Mahon; Michael and Andrea, Kelly, Liam, and Rhiannon Mahon and families. Loved son of Millicent* and James* Mahon, loved brother of Ruth*, Sylvia*, Myra*, Jimmy*, Noel*, and Garth, a very much loved and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews.  Now with Albina.
A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Monday December 9, 2024 at 1.30pm at the Gore RSA, Bowler Ave, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery.
Livestream link for Brian’s service  https://vimeo.com/event/4770465 
Messages to Eleanor Baty, 11 Gye Street, Clyde 9330.  (*denotes deceased)

⚓️Moses, Terrance Edward (Ted) 30 December 1958 – 06 December 2024, aged 65.
ABS WP* Ships Diver. D21692 Joined Jan 1975-1978/9?
CTB 06-12-24. Is currently lying at Paaparore Marae, Paaparore. 20 kms north of Kaitaia (off State Hwy 1).

⚓️NAERA David R. (Bush) ME1 L20319 Joined 5/71 70 10 December 2024 Te RoroaBush Naera’s Funeral, Sat 14 Dec 2024 @ Whakamaharatanga Marae Beach Road Waimamaku. (South) of Opononi, just off state Hywy 12. (Google It) Timata mai/Starting: 10 00 hours. Nau Mai Haera mai e nga Heremana Katoa. Welcome to All of our NAVAL Whanau. A chance to gather to Farewell our happy go lucky m8t and have a Xmas Tot or two. Lest We Forget ..

⚓️PELL, Ray A REM NZ18112 Joined 1/64
Crossed the Bar 05 Dec 24 in Hervey Bay, Australia.

⚓️SULLIVAN, Warwick Terence Morris – Commander RNZN R21359. Joined 1/74
Dearly loved husband of Cheryl. Passed away peacefully on their 44th wedding anniversary on Monday, 16th December 2024, at Mary Potter Hospice. Much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew & Amber, Matthew & Kimberley, Kirsty & David. Treasured Taid to Kai, Saskia, Trista, Anwen, Nicholas & Jodie. All messages to the Sullivan family C/O PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukemia & Blood Cancer NZ would be appreciated. A service for Warwick will be held at St Paul’s Church, 1 Langdale Avenue, Paraparaumu, on Monday, 23rd December 2024, at 11.00am.

⚓️TAYLOR, Ailsa Jean (nee Collard). RNZN Midwife. Born March 27, 1936. Passed away peacefully 2 December 2024 aged 88 in Harvey Australia. Much loved wife of Alan (deceased). Adored Mum of Murray and Julie, Mother-in-law of John. Grandma of Damien and Joseph. Sister of NZ family Joy, (Tom, Marg, Rex (deceased)), Ev, Cliff, Ian, Glenis, Gay. Forever in our hearts.

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