Jack Passings – June 2012

SENTON, James Thomson. Ex RNZN 17036. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer on 27 June 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Annette. Much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Sandra, Fiona, Mike and Lisa, Amanda and Mat. Adored Jimbo and poppa of Sophie, Emily, Ava, Evangeline, the late Benson, Ruby May and Nathaniel. Many thanks to all the health professionals involved, both community and hospital for their quality and respectful care during this time. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland, 12noon Saturday 30 June 2012.
FALCONER, Peter John (Pete da cook). On 23 June 2012 peacefully at home in Waihi. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Annie for 25 years. Loved dad of Angela, Stacey and Nick, Jaimee, Danielle and Mark. Loved grandfather and great grandfather of all his grandchildren. Loved son of Stan and the late Noeline and brother of Warren, Sue and Dorothy. Loved son-in-law of Neta and the late Ron and brother in-law of the late Neil. Remembering the many happy times together. A service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held at Waihi Memorial RSA, Seddon St, Waihi on Wednesday 27 June at 2pm to be followed by private cremation. Communications to Annie, C/- PO Box 108 Waihi 3641. Waihi Funeral Servcies Ltd, FDANZ
LAMONT, Constance Beryl (nee Cole). In her 94th year. Devoted wife of the late Robert Thomas Lamont (Ex-Royal NZ Navy WWII HMS Achilles). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Maureen and Bob, Glenda and Max, Graham, and Faye and John. Nana, great-nana and great-great-nana to seven grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. A service will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St John’s Road, Meadowbank on Wednesday 27 June, 2012, at 1.30pm. Always Remembered.
BETTS, Pauline Mary (nee Barkham). (Royal Navy WWII.) On Wednesday 13 June 2012 peacefully at North Shore Hospital. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan. Loved sister of Peter, Derek, John, and Sally, and families. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her friends. A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Wednesday 20 June at 11.00 am followed by a private cremation. All communications to: The Barkham Family C/- PO Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
SMITH, Alexander John Nicholas (Alex). (Service Number: NZ820032, Petty Officer, RNZN). Unexpectedly on 16 June, 2012; aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Miriam, loved father of Eddie and Marg (Australia), Joanne and Eoin Lawless (Auckland), Neil and Donna (Te Aroha). Loved Grandfather of Andrew, Matthew, Christine, and Kelly, and a loved step-grandfather and great-step-grandfather. A celebration of Alex’s life will be held at the Paeroa RSA, Belmont Road, Paeroa, on Wednesday 20 June, at 11am, followed by private cremation. Messages to: 21 Waimarie Ave, Paeroa.
SMITH, Charles Arthur D.S.M . R.N. P.K.X82170 (Submarines) RNZN NZ 12430 On 10 June 2012 at Selwyn Village in his 99th year, with family at his side. Much loved husband of the late Freda for 63 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Roy and Robyn and Jenny and Peter. Adoring grandfather of Mark, Darren, Andrew and Natalie and Trent. A funeral service for Charlie will be held on Saturday 16 June 2012 at Selwyn Village, 106-43 Target St Pt Chevalier at 10.00am to be followed by a private cremation.
FERGUSON, Ian Alexander. 15th December 1925 pi9006 8th June 2012. (RNZN 9880 HMNZS Gambia), passed away peacefully on 8 June 2012at home. Loving husband of the late Heather May Ferguson (nee Hayward). Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Ian Jnr and Linda, Warwick and Tricia, Gregory and May, Craig and Jo, Glennise and Murray. Loved grandfather of 11 grandchildren and great grandfather of 5 great grandchildren. Ian will be resting at 28a Argyle Street, Claudelands until a celebration of his life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 13 June 2012at 1:30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Westpac Trust Air Ambulance, PO Box 9308, Hamilton 3240or these may be left at the service. Messages may be left online at www.seddonpark.co.nz or posted to the Ferguson family PO Box 5523 Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
EVANS, Paul. Regt No: 232736, Driver, RNZA. Service No. 6459 Stoker 1st Class, RNZN, WW2. On 7th June 2012 suddenly at North Shore Hospital. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Nancy. Loved father of Phil, Glyn, Margaret, Janet and Linda. Loved grandad of 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Rest in peace. A service for Paul will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Monday 11th June at 2.00 pm followed by a private cremation. Special thanks to the Staff of Ward 2, North Shore Hospital for their wonderful care and support. All communications to P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
SMITH, Lawrence James (Laurie). Dr, Lieutenant RNZNVR. Passed away peacefully on 7 June 2012 at Waikato hospital after a very short illness. 90 years young. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Wonderful father and Grandy of Gordon Smith and Katy Benjamin, Noah, Sydney (Baltimore U.S.A), Ann and Peter McKellar, Deborah, James, Alison and Lawrie (Rotorua). Younger brother of Euphie Wogan. Treasured uncle of his nieces and nephews and their children. Retired GP, late of Taupo and Otorohanga. We hope he will be excused last week’s Rotary. He will be missed by his family and the many people who benefited from his kindness and generosity. A service to celebrate Laurie’s life will be held at 1.30pm on Monday 11 June 2012 at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 89 Titiraupenga Street, Taupo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rotary Club of Taupo, PO Box 274, Taupo. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ.
PARSONS, Reginald (Reg). (Service No. 13292, RNZN, K Force). On June 2, 2012 at home, with family, after a short illness, aged 80 years. Loved husband of 54 years of Nancy, dearly loved father of Tony (deceased), Raewyn, Kevin, Jenny, and father-in-law to Grant. Loved Granddad of Leticia, Curt, Davin, David, Amber, Travis, Ashley, Corey, and a Great-Granddad of 3. “His love was not selfish, for others he lived, not for what he received, but for what he would give. His heart was true, his actions kind, what a wonderful memory he left behind.” Rest in Peace. A service for Reg will be held at the Romaleigh Funeral Home, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote on Thursday June 7 at 2.30pm. All communications to c/- PO Box 36273, Northcote, Auckland 0748. H Morris Funeral Services