Jack Passings – May 2021

PITMAN, Walton Taylor Paul. RNZN17079. 28th August 1944 – 31st May 2021. Passed away suddenly. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn (Deceased) and soul mate for 31 years of Suzanne. Much loved dad of Charmaine and husband Malcolm, Trent, Tara, Karen and partner Matanginui. Granddad of Phoenix, Jett, Mirco, Estelle, Dalin, Nephi, Izaiah and Mahalia. Service to be held at Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Drive on June 8, 2021, at 10.30 am followed by burial at Schnapper Rock Cemetery. All communication Suzanne 027-2767737

FRAMPTON, Stephen James (Jim). Serv. No. M18250 CPO RNZN. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 31 May 2021, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Rosa. Much loved Step-Dad of Ken and Roxane, Brian and Angela, Deborah and Wayne, and Rosanna. Dearly loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Frampton family, C/- 18 Morris Street, Marton 4710. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Friends are invited to a memorial service for Jim in the Cobham Chapel, 18 Morris Street, Marton, on Thursday 10 June 2021, at 2.00 pm.

MORGAN, Deacon Murray Charles (Deacon Murray). On 26th May 2021 Murray passed away at Maygrove Village Hospital surrounded by his family; aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Jenny, much-loved father of Andrew, Peter and Natalie, father in law of Kevin and good friend of Belinda and Carol. Loved Grandfather of his eight grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa at 11.00 am on Friday 4th June 2021. Rest in Peace. Murray’s service will be live-streamed and can be accessed via;https://www.dreamproductions.co.nz/deaconmurrayIn lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Harbour Hospice Hibiscus,https://harbourhospice.org.nz/donate-to-hibiscus-hospice/or they may be left at the service.

CLOTWORTHY, Owen Leslie. CPO SEA Gunner, RNZN BEM NZ6317 WW2 Korea. Born October 31, 1926. Passed away on May 30, 2021. Loved husband of Josephine. Father of Shaun, Cushla and Susan. Father-in-Law of Rob and Brian. Grandfather of Ashley, Jared and Sam. Great-grandfather of Jordie. Funeral to be held at Chapel of St Christopher, Devonport Naval Base. Thursday, 3 June 2021. 1 pm. ID required to enter the base.

HIGHET, John Robert. MEA1 H18315, Class 31 It is with deep sadness that the Highet family wish to inform people of the passing away of John Robert Highet on Saturday 22nd May 2021. John was born on November 10th 1947 and is remembered by his loving wife Ethel, children Pamela, Scott and Justine, father-in-law to Melanie and Peter, Grandchildren Ethan, Samantha, Lola, Stella, Reagan and Victoria. A funeral is to be held on Thursday 10th June 2021, 12.30 pm at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, Auckland, NZ. Donation to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand in John’s name in lieu of flowers.

MILLS, Bryan Raymond. RNZN No 1637. Passed peacefully with great dignity after a soul-destroying and difficult struggle, Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Karin. Loving father to Janene (NZ) and Andrew (UK). Ever remembered by Margaret and Graeme Mills and his nieces and nephew as well as Noeline. Home is the sailor home from the sea. Sleep soundly Bryan. Rest in Peace. At Bryan’s request, a private cremation has taken place. All communications to M.Mills Cottage 47 Elmwood Village, 131 Hill Road, Manurewa.

CAMERON, Ian William. RNZN16135, NZNTVA Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 26th May after a well-fought battle. He has crossed the bar for the last time to join his Shipmates long past. Beloved father of Shane, Darren and Margaret and Rhys and Hayley. Grandfather to Troy, Corbin, Craig, Jordan, Luke, Isla, Stella and Declan. Great Grandfather to Dallas and Hunter. Brother to Hubert, Jeanette and Don. A Private Service to be held with immediate family followed by a celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Richmond Club from 1 pm, Tuesday 1st June.

Karl REIHER (Rebel) aka Karl BERRY, NZ17807, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday. there is going to be a private cremation. Karl joined in 1963 as a JME

FIFE, Alexander Walter (Alex). Aged 98 Years. RNZN 9993 Able Seaman WWII Formerly of Taumarunui and Morrinsville Born 19 March 1923 Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on 25th May 2021 in Woodrow Grove Hospital in Bell Block. Adored Husband of the late Eileen. Adored Dad and Father-in-law of Joan and James Poutu (Tongaporutu), Paul and Lynley (Cambridge) and Carmel Davies (Mokau) Much loved Grandad of Brendan and Lee, Nicola and Daniel, Julie and Karipa, Angela and Joe, Melissa and Mark, Kent and Olivia and Steven and Carla. Great Grandad (Granga ) of 19 and Great Great Grandad of 2. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, High St, Taumarunui at 1:00 pm on Friday 28th May followed by interment at the Taumarunui Cemetery beside Eileen. In lieu of flowers donations to the Taumarunui RSA Welfare Fund may be left in the receptacle provided at the Church or posted to P O Box 24 Taumarunui 3946. All communications to C/- 18 Hills Road, Tongaporutu, R D 48 Urenui 4378. Taumarunui Funeral Services Members of the Funeral Director’s Association of NZ

MACE, Dennis Blair: RNZN L237000 – After a long battle peacefully passed away in the arms of his beloved Jan, on May 25, 2021. Adored father of Shelton and Alex. Treasured son of Colleen. Much loved brother of Graeme, Stephen and Fiona, and the late Alan. Loved uncle of the late Christopher, Adele, Nigel and Jade, and great-uncle of Jackson. Loved and respected by Matthew, Brendan and Nicole, Alistair and Allie. Special grandad to Matilda and Aurora. “Safe journey into the blue”. Messages c/- PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Nelson would be appreciated and may be made at bit.ly/DBMace2505. A service to celebrate Dennis’s life will be held at Headingly Centre, Headingly Lane, Lower Queen Street, Richmond, on Friday, May 28, 2021, at 11.00 am, followed by interment at Tadmor Cemetery, Tadmor Valley Road.

RUSSELL, Graeme Thomas WOME 16491 passed away peacefully on 23 May 2021, at home after a long battle with asbestos-related oesophagus and lung cancer. Mum and I both were with Dad at the end. Go with God and rest in peace. Love, from your son, Arron and daughter Cate HaighDad has left us to go on his final voyage at 18.30 last night, 2 days before his 80th birthday. We are thankful that he got his wish to be at home and the end was peaceful. A celebration of Dad’s life will be held at the Riverhead church on Saturday 29 May at 12.30.

MEYER Amy Belinda ACK T1019998 CTB 15/05/21 after a brave battle wIth cancer, A gathering to celebrate her life will be held tomorrow at 156 Morrison Rd Pukekawa from 1000 onwards. RIP beautiful girl

BALDWIN, Peter James Edward. Captain (Retired) RNZN, Passed away suddenly after a short illness on 13th May 2021 at Rotorua Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Tineke for almost 55 years. Much loved father of Lise and Mark, and a father-in-law of Neil. Adored Opa of Paige and Jaden. Loved brother of Sue and the late Lynne, and son of the late Aunna and Leonard. A Service will be held at Taupo Funeral Services, on Saturday 12th June at 2pm. All communications tolisembaldwin@gmail.com

POCKLINGTON Hugh Spencer (Poco) CPORI NZ16568 crossed the bar at 11:00 am this morning 11, May 2021. 17 OCTOBER 1943 – 11 MAY 2021Husband to his loving beloved Margaret (deceased). Loved father of Bert and Amy, loved Uncle and Pop to his extended family. Poco to all his friends. At Hugh’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations to the S.P.C.A. would be appreciated. Service Details: 17 May 2021 2:pm, Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, Rotorua.

CALDER, James Roland (Jim): Reg No. C5464, MIPENZ Retired) On May 6, 2021, passed away peacefully with family at his side at Christchurch Hospital, in his 99th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Shirley, a loved and loving dad and father-in-law of Barbara and Denis Hussey (Canberra), and Ray and Kathy. Treasured grandad Jim of Calder, and Sam; Julie, and Tracy; loved great-grandad Jim of Jenica, and Ethan, and a dear friend to many. Special thanks to the staff at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home for their special care of Jim. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jim Calder, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Papanui RSA, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, on Wednesday, May 12, at 11.00 am. PO Box 194, Lyttelton, Christchurch 8841, New Zealand.+64-(0)-21-163 648

LEATHWICK, William Thomas (Bill). MNZM 710562 A/AB Passed quietly on 2 May 2021. Beloved husband and father; together with Betty again. A Final Performance to be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St John’s Road, Meadowbank on Saturday 8 May at 2.00 pm. All correspondence to Julia and Ian C/- Davis Funerals, PO Box 56013 Dominion Road, Auckland 1446