Jack Passings – May 2012

ANDERSON Warren Joseph 14602 RNZN 1952-57 – Peacefully at the Christchurch Hospital after a long and courageous battle with illness. Dearly loved father and best mate of Stephen and loved father of Dawn and the late Russell. Loved Partner of Vera, Loved Grandad of Richard, Michelle and Ben. And a good mate of the late Joanie. The funeral service will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton on Wednesday, June 6 at 12.30pm. Internment thereafter at the Shands Rd Cemetery.
OKEBY, Jack. (Service No 3845, Lieutenant, RNZN, WW2). On May 30th, 2012 Jack passed away peacefully at Bernadette Lifecare, Mount Maunganui. Loved husband of Merle. Loved father and father-in- law of Kevin and Rose, Carol and Rod, Mark and Sue. Grandfather of Joelene, Jason, Tracey, Sandra, Samantha, and Kody. Great Grandfather of Mia, Chelsie, Tyson, Amber, and Rachael. We will all miss you so much, and you will always be remembered. A special thankyou to the staff of Bernadette for their care and kindness. A service for Jack will be held at Mount Harbour Chapel, cnr Maunganui Road and Matai Street, Mount Maunganui on Tuesday, June 5 at 11.00am thereafter private cremation.
WATSON, Malcolm Hames. OBE, RNZNVR. Passed away on May 29, 2012 at Wesleyhaven Hospital, Naenae, Lower Hutt, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire for 64 years. Cherished father of Hilary, Neil, and Shona. Much loved Grandee of Jessica, Mike, Patrick, Krissie, Russell, Anita, Jenny, Jack and Lucy. Great- grandfather of little Aliana. Now at Peace. Heartfelt thanks from the family to the staff at Wesleyhaven, who cared for Malcolm with compassion and respect, from the time he was hospitalised with Altzheimers in 2009. His funeral service will be held in the Waiwhetu Uniting Church, Corner of Trafalgar and Grenville Streets, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, on Friday June 1, 2012 at 11.00am. Messages to Watson family, c/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt 5040 or ngairewatson@gmail.com. Gee & Hickton tel. (04) 566-3103 www.geeandhickton.co.nz FDANZ Griefcare
BYERS, Joseph Alexander (Joe). RNZN 12587 RN 775068 On May 13, 2012 at Middlemore Hospital in his 85th year. Loved husband of Lauretta. Cherished father and father-in-law of John (deceased) and Glennis, Teresa and Dave, Terence, Gary and the late Lori, Paul and Raewyn and Marilyn. Beloved Poppa and PJ to his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Lauretta and family invite friends to attend a service of remembrance for Joe which will be held at the Howick Funeral Home Chapel, 35 Wellington Street, Howick on Saturday May 19 at 1.00pm. In lieu of floral tributes donations to St John Ambulance Transport Division, PO Box 14902 Panmure would be appreciated. All addressed envelopes will be acknowledged. Messages to Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street, Howick Ph 534-7300
HENDERSON, Robert (Chick). Service No: C16631 CPO RNZN. Crossed the bar on Sunday 20 May, 2012; Aged 69 years. Much loved and sadly missed by daughters Janeen, Jackie, and Tina, sons-in-law Sean and Gareth, grandchildren Emily, Eden, Hazel, and Sammy, his “Madame” Fay, sisters Colleen and Trish, brother-in-law Warren and their families. “RIP Chick, another good west coaster has gone”. A Service will be held at Romaleigh Funeral Home, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote on Wednesday 23 May at 2.30pm. After the service the family welcome you to join them at the Takapuna RSA. H Morris Funeral Services
McFettridge Reece William 2270 RNZN. On May 13, 2012 at Anthony Wildring Hospital aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Nola, Loved father and father in law of the late Bryce, and Janice and Bill Le Lievre and a loved grandad of greatgrandad. At Reece’s request a private family service has been held.
KIRTON Hugh Dickson – Able Seaman 9680 RNZN. Retired District Public Trustee. Peacefully on May 15, 2012, at Kensington Court Rest Home. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Loved father and father in law of Ian and Catherine (Foxton) Mary and Peter Holton (Hobart) and Fiona and Nick Hofmann. Cherished grandfather of his 10 grandchildren Richard Greg, Nick, Chris, Phillippa, Tamika, Gemma, Ben, Tom, Ruth and his four great grandchildren Marjorie, Jean, Ella and Isla. The funeral cremation service will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church 262 Songer Street, Stoke on Friday 18 May commencing at 12.00 noon.
BYERS, Joseph Alexander (Joe). RNZN 12587 RN 775068 On May 13, 2012 at Middlemore Hospital in his 85th year. Loved husband of Lauretta. Cherished father and father-in-law of John (deceased) and Glennis, Teresa and Dave, Terence, Gary and the late Lori, Paul and Raewyn and Marilyn. Beloved Poppa and PJ to his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Lauretta and family invite friends to attend a service of remembrance for Joe which will be held at the Howick Funeral Home Chapel, 35 Wellington Street, Howick on Saturday May 19 at 1.00pm. In lieu of floral tributes donations to St John Ambulance Transport Division, PO Box 14902 Panmure would be appreciated. All addressed envelopes will be acknowledged. Messages to Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street, Howick Ph 534-7300
BREHAUT, Mark Anthony John. AEW Taken as a result of an accident on 5 May at Manfeild Raceway. Loving husband and devoted best friend of Janice. Treasured son of John and the late Jenny and step-son of Jackie. Much loved son-in-law of Betty and Derek Walls. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Sonia and Barry, Kerrie-Lynn and Terry, Carol and Rod. Loving Uncle Marky to Alex, Aaron , Sophia, Kelsey and Emma. “Fur Daddy” of Bella. Loved by all his extended family in Wanganui and Guernsey. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Neurological Foundation of NZ (P.O. Box 110022, Auckland 1148) would be appreciated or may be left at the service. A service for Mark will be held in the Hope Centre, 4 Downer Street, Lower Hutt on Friday 11 May 2012 at 10.30am and thereafter private cremation. Gee & Hickton tel (04) 566-3103 www.geeandhickton.co.nz FDANZ
ALCORN, Robert James (Jock). (Service No. 13743, C/PO, RN/ RNZN WWII). On Monday 7 May 2012, in his 89th year at Fairview Hospital. Beloved husband of Greta for 60 years and much loved father and father-in-law of Janette and Grahame Cox, Robyn and Barry Coles, Robert (deceased) and Angela. Loved Grandad of Chadwicke and Joanna, Dwight, Emmet and Monica, Todd and Audrey, Andrea and Deb, Nicola and Kevin, Scott and Liz, Tasha, and Great-Grandad to Jose, Joshua, Te Ariki, Jesse, Ella, Jimmy, Ruby, Niamh, Mila, Flynn, and Liam. A fight well fought. Peace at last. Our grateful thanks to the District Nurses for their loving care of Jock over many years, and the supportive team at Torbay Medical Centre. A Service will be held at Milford Baptist Church, Dodson Avenue, Milford on Thursday May 10 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John Ambulance would be appreciated. H Morris Funeral Services
REVELL, Benjamin James (Ben). Able Seaman, AEWS, RNZN, Service No. X1016897 On 5 May, 2012, aged 27 years, after living with motor neuron disease for a year. Dearly loved husband of Malia and father of Luisa Rose. Dearly loved son of Jim and Rose and brother of Adele. Dearly loved son-in-law of Luisa and brother-in-law of Rosina and other brothers and sisters in Samoa. In our hearts forever. Ben’s funeral service will be held at the Naval Memorial Chapel of St. Christopher, HMNZS Philomel, (Naval Base), Queens Parade, Devonport, on Friday 11 May, at 10:30a.m. followed by private cremation. Please note that photo I.D. is required for admission to the Naval Base. Mark Rowley Funeral Services Ph. (09) 4459800.
FORBES, Neil Vincent. RNZN Ex Fleet Air Arm NZD2165. On May 3, 2012 (late of Takapuna). Loved husband of the late Lynne, loved father of Ian and Jill, Graham and Candy and Max and the late Julie, loved grandfather of Emma and Kieran, Natasha and Andrew. Aged 89 years. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Thursday May 10 at 10.00am followed by private cremation. Communications to PO Box 89211, Torbay.
GRAHAM, David Hamilton (Mid) WII Service No 4090 Lieutenant RNZN. On May 1st, 2012 peacefully with family. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Pam and much loved father of Belinda, Lizzy and Johnny and respected Father-in-law of Simon Taylor, and Wayne Green, adored Poppa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. As was David’s wishes a private family service has been held.