Jack Passings – January 2013

DORAN, Cyril Leonard. Ex RNZN, RAN and Royal Marines. On January 26, 2013. Husband of Philippa and father of Michael. Privately cremated.
COOK, Kenneth John, BEM. RNZN retired WO Hydrographer T20648 Ken passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday 29th January 2013. Beloved husband of Moetu (Moe) and best mate of four legged Cruze. Son of Ray and the late Eunice Cook, brother and brother in law of Allan and Barbara Jones (Temuka), Wendy Connolly (Invercargill), Bernie and Jan McGillen (Christchurch). Son in law of the late John and Betty Morunga. Brother in law of the late David and Ngarie, Jim and the late Lil Sampson, Clarke and Bubby, Celia Wharerau, all of Auckland. Monty and Mary Rihari (Whangarei), Mathew and Trish (Melbourne), Andrew (Auckland) and a cheeky cousin of Kate (Auckland). Chocolate loving Uncle to all his nephews and nieces and much loved special friend to his extended family. Many thanks to the staff at the South Canterbury Hospice for their care and compassion with Ken. Many thanks also to the staff at Oncology and DPS, Timaru Hospital for their dedication, care and laughter. Ken’s service will be held at Aoraki Funeral Home Chapel, 160 Mountainview Road, Timaru on Friday 1st February 2013 at 11:00am. thereafter to the Temuka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: 47 Hedley Road, RD3 Timaru. Aoraki Funeral Home FDANZ
HAMERTON Patricia Helen (Patty) WRENS 27 – On January 24, 2013 peacefully at Taupo. In her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold (Ham) loved mother and mother in law of John and Wendy, (Hawera) Bryan (Fielding) Richard and Lesley (London), Julia and John Bates (Taupo), Jane and Trevor Gibbs (Te Awamutu), Pam (Hawera) Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Titiraupenga Streeet, Taupo on Thursday (January 31) at 1.30pm.
MARRIS, Esme Leone. MBE RNZN. On January 22 2013 (peacefully) at Taupo. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Guy. Loved mother and mother in law of Helen and Bruce, Guy and Naddy, loved grandmother (Emmy) of Rebecca and Nathan, Lisa and Anthony, and Leonie and Mike, and great grandmother of Kody, Jordan, Summer, Tasmyn, and Hayes. Forever in our hearts. For funeral service details, please contact Taupo Baptist Church on (07) 3789275. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 595, Taupo. Communications please to PO Box 102, Taupo. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
STEVENS William Greig (Greig) RNZN NZ4430 On January 20, 2013 Peacefully at Cashmere View Hospital, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Norma, Much loved father and father in law of Jeff and Pam, Jenny and John, Graham and Jo and Brian and Ann, and loved by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Greig’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, Entry from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch on Thursday, January 24 at 10.30am.
MCCARTHY, Desmond John. NZ 8487 Signalman RNZN WWII. Passed away peacefully at Totara Hospice South Auckland, surrounded by his family in his 88th year. Much loved husband of Ngaire. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Aire, Lauren, Michele, Annette and Tony, and Claire. Loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr John Malcomson and doctors, nurses and staff at Totara Hospice for the very good care they have taken of Desmond. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Picton St, Howick on Tuesday 22 January at 10:30am. All communications to the McCarthy family c/- P O Box 56013, Auckland 1446.
HILL, Lance Antony. Ex RNZN, LMEL, Service No. D24130 On 16 January, 2013, suddenly, aged 49 years. Truly loved husband of Debbie, father of Nicholas and Erin, Michael and Katy, Anastasia and Byron, and Grandpop of Alice. Loved son in law of Mary and the late Mel, brother in law of David Keenan and uncle to Daniel, Madeline, Tomas and Adam. A service will be held at the Naval Memorial Chapel of St. Christopher, HMNZS Philomel, (Naval Base), Queens Parade, Devonport, on Friday 25 January, at 1:00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Photo ID is required for admission to the Base. No flowers by request. Donations to Diabetes Auckland, PO Box 67041, Mt. Eden, 1349, would be appreciated. Mark Rowley Funeral Services www.rowleyfunerals.co.nz
BROWN, Basil Henry Temanukiowhetu. (RNZN CPOS TASI B19988). Passed away very peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loving husband of Rita, loved father of Aterea, Karena and Areanna. Loved grandfather of Jordan, Jamie, Juanita, Nikki, Makayla, Xavier, Dylan and Noah. Loved brother and uncle to all of his family. A service for Basil will be held at Te Taua Moana Marae at Ngataringa Bay Devonport Naval Base on Thursday 10 January at 11:00 am followed by private cremation. Moe mai e koe moe mai ra i roto i te poho i ou tupuna. H Morris Funeral Services
SANDES, Louis George (Lou). NZ7273, RNZN, WWII on Saturday 5 January 2013, peacefully at Metlifecare, Palmerston North. In his 89th year. Deeply loved and devoted husband of Dorothy for the past 64 years. Much loved father and father in law of Bev, Trish and Colin, Lindsay and Jacqui, Joan and Stephen. Truly adored Grandad of Amanda, Jason, Chris,Tyler. Great Grandad Lou of Ashton, Oliviah, Aidan, Connor. One of lifes few gentlemen, loved and respected by all. Forever in our hearts. Messages to Sandes family, c/- P.O.Box 39, Palmerston North 4440.Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Lou’s life at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Wednesday 9 January 2013, at 1.30pm Cremation to be private. Robert J. Cotton & Sons Ltd. www.robertjcotton.co.nz (06) 355-2529 Palmerston North
OULSNAM, Eric Charles Peter. Service No. NZ8027 Petty Officer RNZN. On January 4, 2013 peacefully at his home, Tauranga. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie. Loved father and father in law of Diane and Arthur Bland (Tauranga), Warwick and Debbie (New Plymouth), Lynn and Fraser Glennie (Auckland). Loved poppa of Ritchie, Rachel (deceased), Phillip, Niki, Campbell, Duncan, Cameron and great poppa of Keifer, Violet, Sabian and Lucian. A service for Eric will be held at the Hillsdene Chapel 143 13th Avenue Tauranga on Tuesday January 8, at 1:00 pm followed by private cremation. All messages to the Oulsnam family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.
EADE, Gordon Desmond. Returned Serviceman Ex NZ Navy, HMNZS, Pukaki, Rotoiti and Royalist. Dearly cherished husband of Elizabeth and adored father of Jacqueline, Cassandra, James and Lindsay. Loving grandfather to Daniel, Hamish and William Gordon McLarnon and to Jeremy, Hayley and Kieran Wilmshurst. Let you spirit fly free Gordie and we know you will always be with us. We will remember you and love you in this world and the next. We know that you walk between us and the shadows and will keep us safe until our time comes. A Funeral Service will be held at the Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage, 34 Kolmar Road on Wednesday 9 January 2013 at 11:00 am.
BLANCHARD David Lory (Lory). MNZM, WWII, RNZN, HMS ACHILLES, Passed away suddenly whilst visiting his wife on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyndsay. Loved father and father in law of Jennifer and Alan Lynn; Christine and Brian Cormack; Rosemary and Ian Plows (Queensland); Stephen and Marianne Blanchard (Chile); and Jasmine and Jason Brown (Wellington). In lieu of flowers a donation to the Starship Children’s Hospital would be appreciated. The funeral service for Lory will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Tuesday, January 8, at 2.00pm.