Jack Passings – February 2012

QUIGLEY, Thomas James (Jim) NZ 14139 CPO RNZN Member of the Terrace End Bowling Club. On Thursday February 23 2012 (peacefully) at Palmerston North Hospital Aged 78 Dearly loved Husband of Dorothy. Dearly loved father and father in law of Paul and Maree. Much loved Grandad of Frank and Eliza. Loved brother of Margaret Shannon. “Remembered with love” Messages to Mrs D. Quigley c/o PO Box 5191 Palmerston North 4441 By Jim’s request a private service has been held.
TE AIKA Eruera Iwikau Te Matauira (Jim) NZ11768 RNZN – Jim passed away peacefully Friday, 24 February at Kaiapoi Lodge Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Hilary. Treasured father of Tihima (Sam) and Catherine, Pia-Raechel, and Fletcher. Special Poua of Beth and James. Very much loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Jim will be lying with dignity surrounded by whanau at 74 Turiwhaia Road, Tuahiwi from 25 February 2012. Jim will arrive at the Kaiapoi Workingmens Club, Raven Quay at 10.30 am Monday 27 February. Following the service Jim will be on his final journey to Tuahiwai Urupa.
COUSINS, Sidney Roy. Royal Navy and Merchant Navy WWII. On February 23, 2012 peacefully at his home Mount Maunganui. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Loved father and father in law of Eddie and Ronnie, Sandra and Bruce, Patrick and Becs and step-dad of Kathleen and Johnny. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. God saw you growing weary, He did what He thought best; He put His arms around you, and said Come home and rest. A service for Roy will be held at the Pyes Pa Crematorium Chapel 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Tuesday February 28, at 11:00 am followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice PO Box 1156 Tauranga would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages to the Cousins family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.
NEWTON, Toanui Tarawhiti (Tui). 4 May 1951 – 21 February 2012, aged 60 years. Tainui. Beloved husband and best friend of 40 years to Mary. Cherished father and father-in-law to Jeff and Pam, Nikki and Roger. Adored grandad to Jake, Georgina, Kaia and Aria. Service details to follow. Please contact 09-274-8342. NEWTON, Tui. Our Dad died today. He is in no pain. We know he is with us in our heart, in our soul, in our memories. There was no limit to his love. Plenty for all. We are glad we got to share him with you. We are glad you loved him too. He was the rock in the ocean of life. So many anchored there. He was the calm in the storm who set the course for safe seas. Our heart is not broken but full and joyous for all that we have and all that we have had, our dad gave back to us. Share in the love that was his life you were blessed and which to share. We love you Dad and will continue to be your legacy. Jeff, Nikki, and families. The Service will be held at Poihakena Marae, Raglan on Friday 24 February at 10.00am. Powhiri commences at 3.30pm Thursday 23rd February.
TINNEY, Jack Frank. Service No: 8082, NZ Navy, Telegraphist. On Monday 20 February, 2012 at Aparangi Care Centre, Te Kauwhata; In his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Diana for 64 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jocelyn (deceased) and Richard, Richard (deceased) and Robyn, and Martin and Sue. Special grandfather (Poppa) of Jack and Lucy, Chris and Jenna, Special great-grandad to Jocelyn Elenor. “A life that touches other lives forever” A Service for Jack will be held at the Huntly RSA, 42 William Street, Huntly, on Friday 24 February at 1pm to be followed by a Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society Huntly Group would be appreciated and can be posted to C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740 or may be left at the service.
BROAD, Reverend Father Geoffrey Vivian Lowther. Parish Priest Emeritus of St Francis de Sales, Island Bay, loved and respected priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington, former Naval Chaplain. Died peacefully at Maupuia Hospital, Miramar on 17 February 2012. Eldest son of the late Owen and Margaret Broad (Waihi) and dearly loved brother of Angela Stone and the late Denny Broad. Much loved uncle of Anna and Richard, Brigid and Michael, Caroline and Matt, Sarah and Richard, Lucy and Mark, Raymond and Celeste and Michael, and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Requiescat in Pace. He will be greatly missed by us all. In lieu of flowers donations to the Home of Compassion, Island Bay would be appreciated. Messages for Father Broad’s family may be sent c/- 306 Willis Street, Wellington 6012. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St Francis de Sales, Mersey Street, Island Bay, Wellington at 11.00am today Tuesday 21 February 2012 followed by burial at Karori Cemetery. Lychgate Funeral Home FDANZ Tel. (04)385-0745 www.lychgate.co.nz
KRULL, Eric Frederick. Lieutenant, RNZNVR, Service No 5762, WW II, D-Day Veteran. Of Feilding. Died peacefully on February 16 2012, at Palmerston North Hospital; aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Noemi. Dearly loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of David and the late Mary Jones, and Uncle Jim of Martin, Bill and Caroline. Special thanks to the PN Hospital Emergency Department and MAPU, and to Woodfall Lodge Rest Home for your care of, and kindness towards Eric. Messages to David Jones, 180B Pharazyn Road, RD 7, Feilding 4777. In accordance with Eric’s wishes, a private cremation will be held. William Cotton & Sons Feilding, 06 323-7062 www.feildingfunerals.co.nz
VARNEY, Vaughan Kingston. Service No. RNZN 1288, River Plate Veteran. On 14 February 2012 peacefully at Northhaven Hospital; in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of Doreen. Gone, but not forgotten. A service will be held at the Naval Memorial Chapel of St Christopher, HMNZS Philomel (Naval Base), Queens Parade, Devonport, on Friday 17 February at 10.30am followed by private cremation. Photo ID is required for admission to the Base. Mark Rowley Funeral Services Phone 09-445-9800
CUST George Patrick – RNZN Chief Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals. Beloved Father, Father in Law, Grandfather. Passed away Feb 12, 2012 at home, in his chair as he wanted. He will be missed although his memory will live on in the family.
BENNETT, Paratene Jackson. (Returned Servicemen, Royal Navy). On February 10, 2012 peacefully at Malyon House, Te Puke. Aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of Dorothy. Precious Dad of Lynda and William, Barbara and Murray, Kath and Andre, Marian and David. Much loved Grandpa of all his mokopuna. Special thanks to every one at Malyon House for the wonderful care given to Para Tangihana at Whakaue Marae, Maketu where a service will be held on Monday February 13, at 11am, followed by burial at the new Te Puke Cemetery, Dudley Vercoe Drive, Te Puke. Communications to the Bennett Family, C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140
BROWN, Lawrence Sylvester David. (RNZNVR No. 823952) Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on Saturday 4 February 2012. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lu’isa Mafile’o (nee Tu’uhetoka). Loving Dad of Tokaloni, Rosamund, and Rowan. Awesome Grandad of David, Sarah, Dasha, Samson, Tiana Alisha, Anoushka, Lorenzo, Havea, Lu’isa, Jessie and Lauren. “Toka a he nonga moe fiemalie ‘ae Eiki.” A service celebrating the life of Lawrence will be held on Friday 10 February 11am, at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton followed by private cremation. All communications to the Brown Family c/o Pellows Funeral Directors and Advisors, 138 Grey Street, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ
SOPER, Rex Leslie. (Service No. 7969, Signalman, RNZN, WWII). Peacefully at Tairua Residential Care, on 7 February, 2012; Rex’s 87th birthday. Dearly loved husband and soul mate for the past 32 years of Lorraine. Dearly loved father of Terry, Peter, Michelle (Australia), Jamie (Australia) and their partners. Loved adopted father of Raewyn, and Wayne, and loving step-Dad of Sharon, and Philip. Cherished Poppa and great-grandpoppa of his many grandchildren. A celebration of Rex’s life will be held at St Francis Anglican Church, Main Road, Tairua, on Saturday 11 February, at 10am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Royal New Zealand Foundation Of The Blind would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to PO Box 854, Hamilton.
THOMSON, Peter John (Peter). Service No. NZ14144 RNZN (Nuclear Test Veteran). On Monday 6 February 2012 at Hibiscus Hospice surrounded by family after a long battle, aged 77. Dearly loved wife of Marl. Much loved “Gida” of Peter, Gary, Sharon and son- in-law of Gary. Treasured “Gida” of Branden, Emma. Great-Grandad of Cody, Logan and Tyler. “Finally at rest, you will be sadly missed.” The Funeral Service for Peter will be held on Friday 10 February 2012 at 10am in the New Lynn RSA Clubrooms, Veronica Street, New Lynn. Special thanks to the Staff at Hibiscus Hospice for their loving care of Peter. All communications to the Thomson Family, c/- W.m Morrison Funeral Directors, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland 0612.
BROWN, Lawrence Sylvester David. (RNZNVR No. 823952) Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on Saturday 4 February 2012. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lu’isa Mafile’o (nee Tu’uhetoka). Loving Dad of Tokaloni, Rosamund, and Rowan. Awesome Grandad of David, Sarah, Dasha, Samson, Tiana Alisha, Anoushka, Lorenzo, Havea, Lu’isa, Jessie and Lauren. “Toka a he nonga moe fiemalie ‘ae Eiki.” A service celebrating the life of Lawrence will be held on Friday 10 February 11am, at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton followed by private cremation. All communications to the Brown Family c/o Pellows Funeral Directors and Advisors, 138 Grey Street, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ.