Jack Passings – July 2012

DARGAN, Trevor John (Mike). RNZN X18168,  On July 30, 2012 at Nelson, Aged 64 years. Loved father and father in law of Serena and Jason Roper (Auckland), and the late Marcus. Loved grandad of Samantha and Benjamin. Messages to P O Box 1214, Nelson 7040. The Service for Mike will be held at Nelson Suburban Club, (Ken Ching Room) 168 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson on Friday 3rd August at 11.00 am Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors FDANZ
WILLIAMS Gary Frank. (Ex-RNZN) Very special brother, brother- law, Uncle, Great-Uncle, friend, who passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed, but memories are forever. Loved and remembered by Colin and Barbara, Robyn, Rachael and Mike, little Max and Tom.

HILLS Ernest Mervyn (Merv) NZ Navy 8429 On July 30, 2012 after a long battle with cancer in his 88th year.  Loved husband of Patience (Biddy), Loved father and father in law of Sandra and John Foster, Bruse and Rosslyn.  In accordance with Merv’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
HICKTON Lesley Margaret (nee MELVILLE) Service No NZ593 RNZN Wren formerly of Levin/Waitarere Beach and Bundaberg (Queensland) peacefully at her home Ranfurly Manor, Fielding on Sunday 22nd July 2012, aged 86 years. much loved wife of the late Jack. In lieu of flowers donations to the Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349 Palmerston North. Friends are invited to celebrate Lesley’s life at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Friday 27th July 2012 at 2pm.
TIMLIN, Noel Peddie Service No 9062 RNZN.  A much loved and cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on July 23, 2012 in Christchurch, surrounded by loving family.  Very much loved husband of the late Margaret Irene Timlin.  He will be very sadly missed by all.  The funeral service for Noel will be held in our Wespark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Rd, Burnside on Saturday July 28 at 10am. followed by internment at the Avonhead Park Cemetery
FREW, James Smith Watt. OBE (Mil), OStJ, Y te Boi Tin (S.Vietnam). Passed away peacefully on Monday 23 July 2012 at Beach Haven Hospital. Sometime private soldier – The Royal Scots Regiment, Captain and Staff Captain – The First Punjab Regiment, Indian Army, Ship’s Surgeon Merchant Service, Surgeon Commander RNZN and Port Health Officer, Auckland. Gone happily to rejoin his beloved Wendy. Nemo ne Impune Lacessit! A service will be held at Naval Memorial Chapel of St Christopher, HMNZS Philomel (Naval Base), Queens Parade, Devonport on Friday 27 July at 10.30am followed by private cremation. Photo ID is required for admission to the Base. Mark Rowley Funeral Services Ph 09-445-9800
TAYLOR, Neville Byron. (ex Leander RNZN) Passed away peacefully on the 20th July 2012 at Hamilton – aged 90 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Patricia. Much loved father of the late Bruce, Dianne Adams, Ross, Robyn and Keith. Father in law of Anne and Deborah. Grandfather of Anna, Mathew and Paul, Michelle, Carly and Andrew, Julia, Louise, Grant and Scott and his Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Service for Neville will be held on Wednesday 25th July at 1.30pm at Hamilton Park Cemetery, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead.
DAVIS Te MAIRE, Henry Joseph Kira (Harry). Service No RNZN: NZ17773- ME1. Died on 20 July 2012 peacefully and unexpectedly, aged 66. Devoted husband of the late Pam. Eldest son of the late Harry and Mary. Beloved brother of Pauline, Maku, and the late Kelly. Much loved uncle of Clinton and Kristine, and great uncle of Kane, Casey, Nicholas, Kate, Lucy and Kahurangi. Respected and loved by all his in laws (out laws) relations and friends with a special bond and love for Sophie. A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at 3.30pm on Wednesday 25 July 2012 at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, Auckland, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations for St Johns Ambulance at the service would be greatly apprciated.
PUDNEY, Patrick Thomas (Pat). Service No. NZ10634 RNZN. Passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital surrounded by his family on 19 July 2012. Loved husband of the late Elsie, dearly loved father of Trish, Michael and Margaret, Pat and Mary-Ann, Dianne and Simon, Suzi and Lewis, and Sara and Brendan. Dearly loved Poppa of Donna, Tasha, Troy, Jonathan, Michael (deceased), Kellie, Christine, Karl, Andrew, and Andrew. Great-grandfather of Dray, Grace, Maddi, Kate, Elsie, William, Quinn, Caitlin, Amani, Kieran, Kenzo and Presley. You will be missed. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Saturday 21 July at 1pm followed by private cremation.
MURRAY, Bernard Ian. Service No. 14545 RNZN Nuclear Test Veteran. Passed away peacefully at Terrence Kennedy Resthome on Monday 16 July 2012 in his 76th year. Much loved husband of Jean, loved dad and father- in-law of Sandra and Brett and the late Linda, and very much loved poppa of Aaron and Kayla. The family would like to thank the staff at Waitakere Hospital, Wainamu Ward and at Terrence Kennedy Resthome for all their care. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten. A service for Bernie will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive Henderson on Wednesday 18 July 2012 at 5.00pm. All communications to the Murray family C/- the above Funeral Home.
BUSH, Douglas George. RNZN 12525. On July 14th 2012. Much loved husband of Dawn. Beloved Dad and father in law of Gary and Michelle, Shane and Gaye, Grant and Rose. Special Pop to Eli, Awatea and Ana. Popsicle to Deanna and Ashlee. “We have come to the end of our journey mate ” Thanks toAlthorp West Wing for your caring support of Doug and Dawn. A service for Doug will be held at the Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club, Keith Allen Drive,at 2:00 pm,Thursday July 19th
THOMAS Edwin Driffield (Ted) RNZN 5242 Peacefully on July 14, 2012 in Hawkes Bay.  Aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of Pauline for 63 years.  Precious father and father-in-law of Jilline and Allistair, (Onga Onga), Denise and Fin (QLD).  A service for Ted will be held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwards Street, Napier on Thursday, 19th July 2012 at 10.30am followed by a private cremation.
TAIT James Francis (Jim) RNZN WWII Surgeon Commander VRD RNZNVR  CJX258430 On 14th July 2012 at Wellington Hospital aged 93 years.  Loved husband of the late Rae, Much loved father and father-in-law of Jim and Carolyn, Gordon and Pip, Julie, and Peter and Barbara.  A service to celebrate Jim’s long and fullfilling life will be held at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, Karori at 10am on Thursday 19 July 2012.
WILLIAMS, Ronald David (Ron). Royal NZ Navy Reg No. NZ11509 Passed away at home July 12, 2012 in his 86th year. Loved husband of the late Yvonne and dad to Kevin, Warren, Sharon and Jim and father in law to Elaine, Tuti and Brenda. Sadly missed by all his grandchildren, and his sister Rona. A service for Ron will be held at the Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, 357 Puhinui Rd, Papatoetoe, on Tuesday July 17 2012 at 2pm. All correspondence to: Martin Williams Funeral Directors FDANZ Ph 2777 375
SCRUTON Brian D (Scrooge) ex 33 W/T Boys 1955 died 13 July in Brisbane Hospital.  Funeral will be held at Fraser Coast Crematorium at 1.oopm Monday 23 July 2012
WALKER Bruce ex Stores Chief RNZN, LT CDR RNZNVR VRD, Ex Commanding Officer of HMNZS TOROA crossed the bar 13 July 2012 at Dunedin Hospital.  A funeral will be held Wednesday 18th July at 1430 Hope & Sons Funeral Parlour South Dunedin. Bruce was aged 64.
WASHBROOK, Thomas Henry (Tom). Service No: JX226124 Royal Navy WWII. On Wednesday, 11th July 2012 peacefully at North Shore Hospital. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Cath. Much loved dad of Tom and Heather, Patricia and David Thompson, Tony and Donna, and Katherine. Loved Grandad of Victoria, and Christopher, Lisa, Andrea, and David, Kiri, Anthony, and Daniel, Deva, Katie, and Shane and their partners, and great grandchildren and great great grandchild. A service will be held at the Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Tuesday, 17th July 2012 at 11:00 am followed by the burial at Wainui RSA Cemetery. All communications to: The Washbrook Family, C/- P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa.
McLEOD, John Graeme. NZ14754, Petty Officer, RNZN Peacefully at Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua after a long illness on July 9 2012. Loved father and father in law of Karen and Dene, David and Tara, and grandfather of Georgia, Jack, Connor, Jacob and Thomas. John’s funeral service has been held in Rotorua. Communications to Karen McLeod, PO Box 16119 Sandringham, Auckland 1351.
RITCHIE, William (Bill). Service No. 7102 RNZN WWII On 10 July 2012 peacefully at Kauri Lodge, Kaeo; aged 87 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Val. Much loved father and father-in-law of Koss and Lindsay Murray. Loved Pa of David and Vicky, Aaron and Maryann. Great Papa of Lachlan and Anika. Funeral Details to follow.
NYMAN John Toro  Q20300 LEW RNZN 22 June 1954 – 10 July 2012. Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital. Precious husband of Tania and most wonderful Dad to Sharli and Donald, TeAira and Ola, Hineata-Marie and Hukapapa. Devoted Koro to Ruiha-Mere, Bengamin, Tremaine, Sheree, Kiriama and Serenity. Beloved Son-in-Law of Huia and the late Len Hayes and brother-in-Law of Piki and Mohi, Ted and Carolyn, Haydon and Deb, Kelly and Barbara and the late Sheree. Loved by his nieces and nephews. John will lie in state at Aotearoa Marae, Hastings Road Okaiawa. His funeral service will be held on Saturday 14 July at 11.00am followed by his burial at Weriweri Urupa.
MILLAR, Trevor James (Dusty). ASG, RNZN On July 8, 2012 suddenly at Whangarei Hospital, aged 51 years. Loved husband of Tanya, loved and cherished dad of Crystal and Dylan. Life with dad was “like a box of chocolates”. A service to celebrate Trev’s life will be held at the Paparoa Hall, State Highway 12, Paparoa tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. Communications to Tanya Millar, c/- PO Box 652, Warkworth or email tanya.millar@xtra.co.nz
MONTGOMERY, James Hedges (Jim). Regtl. No. 10244 Able Seaman R.N.Z.N. WW11 Died peacefully on 6 July 2012 at Whangarei Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved husband and best friend of Merle for 64 years. Much loved father and father- in- law of Clarissa and Barry and Peter. Loved granddad of Brenda and Paul, Hugh, Alice and James. Great granddad of Caleb, Bailey and Troy, Jack and Harry, Aodhan and Hamish, Paige and Jaymee. Remembered with love A service for Jim will be held in the chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei on Wednesday 11 July 2012 at 2pm, to be followed by private cremation. All communications to The Montgomery Family C/- PO Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 0145
MARTIN William Ernest (Bill), Blue NZ15955 RNZN, M(W)1 on July 5, 2012 at Christchurch Hospital loved husband of Annette, Loved father of Paul (Tauranga) Rosalyn (Australia) Ross, and Aaron (Auckland) Funeral Service will be held at the Martin Family Home, 9 Cridges Road, Darfield on Wednesday July 11 at 1.30pm.
BLOW, Colin Clarence JP. RNZ Navy 3728 WWII. On 4 July at Auckland, aged 90 years. Dearly beloved husband of Betty for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Alan, David and Julie, loved grandad of Andrew, cousin to Jan and Ray McCormick. There will be a private family funeral service. Communication to Apartment 19, Grace Joel Retirement Village, 184 St Heliers Bay Road, Auckland 1071.
HARDING, Frank Antony Desmond (Jan). Telegraphist Service No 15695 RN RNZN Ex Bradford Police, UK – NZ Police. On July 2, 2012 peacefully at North Haven Hospice, Whangarei, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Violet and TeWhina. Much loved father and father-in-law of Belinda and Harry, Vincent and Penelope, Therese and David, Wayne and Leonie. Loved Poppa and Great- Poppa to all his grandchildren. Now at peace. A service for Jan will be held at the Chapel Of Morris & Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive), Whau Valley, Whangarei at 1.30pm Monday July 9, 2012 followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations sent direct to the North Haven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0112 would be appreciated. Communications to the Harding Family, c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
HAYWARD, Donald Rex (Don). SN 13572 RNZN.  On July 1, 2012 passed away peacefully at North Haven Hospice, Whangarei, aged 76 years. Loving husband of Olga. Loved father of Karen, Russell, and Lance. Greatly missed Grandad of Daina, Troy, Nyssa, Dal, Danielle, Christopher, Nicholas, Tessa and Katie. Loved Great-Grandad of Tomas, Jardin, Rhys, Zade, and Ella. Grandfather-in-law, father-in-law and friend to many. Will be sadly missed. Wherever he has gone it won’t be for very long. Before he turns up on land with a spanner in his hand to computerise the gate and motorise the rubbish bin, take abit of this and add a piece to that but when he has finished a good job will have been done.
“A big sigh of relief from all the fish in the ocean.”
A Service for Don will be held at the Maunu Crematorium Chapel, Cemetery Road, Maunu, Whangarei at 10.30am, Monday July 9, 2012. In lieu of flowers donations sent direct to the North Haven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0112 would be appreciated. Communications to the Hayward Family, c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
HUNT William Francis (Bill) of Wanaka. Able Seaman New Zealand 10893, Lodge Wanaki 277 and Nuffield Scholar BSC AG – passed away peacefully on July 3, 2012 at Elmslie House. Beloved husband and best friend of Ruth. Loved and respected father and father in law of Anna Hunt and Michael Stone, Robbie and Phil Selby and Phill Hunt and Lizzie Carruthers. A service for Bill will be held at St Columbus Anglican Church Wanaka on Friday July 6 at 2pm.
FRANKLIN Terance Alan (Terry) Reg No 14107 RNZN Leading Cook (s) Korea. Passed away peacefully at Greymouth on July 1, 2012. In his 82nd year, Loving husband and best friend of Ethel (Williams) for 59 years and loved father and father in law of Kevin and Pam (Australia) and Trevor and Liz (Fox Glacier) A service to celebrate Terrys life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Greymouth on Wednesday at 2pm.
McNAB David Alexander (Alex) Reg No 8091 RNZN. on jUNE 27, 2012 at Rannerdale Veterans Home, In his 90th year, Very dearly loved husband of Joan and loved father and father-in-law of David and Glenis, and Lee and Leslie. In accordance with Alex’s wishes a private cremation has been held.