Jack Passings – May 2025
⚓️MARONEY Ian Douglas (Joe) Regret to advise that crossed the bar 14 May 2025. ex-Radioman late of Taihape. Ian Douglas Moroney will be lying here in Utiku 7 Torea Street, tomorrow, the 16th of May, from 11am. His service will be held at the Taihape cemetery at 11 am on the 19th of May, followed by light refreshments at Bennett’s funeral home.
⚓️POLLARD Kevin Bruce (Polly) ex-LRD Y20216
Regret to advise that POLLY crossed the bar, 14 May 2025. Kevin served in TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, WAKEFIELD, OLPHERT, KIAMA, CANTERBURY, TARANAKI, IRIRANGI, TUI, ROTOITI and TASMAN. Polly joined the RNZN in January 1971 and left in June 1979. Polly is survived by his wife Margaret whom our thoughts are with.
There will be a memorial service for Kevin on Saturday 24th May at the Fishing Club, Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui, at 2pm
⚓️SHAW, Donald. NZ13680 RNZN – Joined as BOY2 5/51
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12 May 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 65 years. Cherished father to Kim and Lynley. Treasured grandad to Ricki, Kelly, Laura, Darren, and Jordan, and great grandad to Lilly, Amaria, Eden, and Esme A Service for Don is to be held at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga, on Tuesday 20 May at 12.30pm followed by a light lunch, and burial at the RSA section at Pyes Pa Memorial Park. “You will be forever remembered in our hearts.” Tributes may be left at legacyfunerals.co.nz Communications to the Donald Shaw family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga, 3142.
⚓️STENT, Peter James (RNZN) NZ18346 J.REC(L) Joined 1/65
Passed away at home on May 14, 2025, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda, and cherished father and father-in-law of Adrian, Michael, Natalie and Merlinda, and Danica and Dean. Proud Grandad of seven grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the first responders whose care and support were so greatly appreciated. Messages for the Stent family may be sent c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. A service to celebrate Peter’s life was held at Hope Chapel.
⚓️WARRINGTON Daniel John G18360 PETTY OFFICER YEOMAN OF SIGNALS CTB 9 May 2025.
Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals DJW, during the latter part of his service career, was a valued member of the RNZN Communication Training School [CTS] team. Dan played a key role in helping to modernise/upgrade most of the CTS lesson plans. His contribution was thoughtful and practical, enhancing the quality of the RNZN communication training. Rest-in-Peace Dan.
⚓️WOODWARD, Ralph Gibson RNZN Joined as OSIG 1945 S/No NZ10575
On Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully at Essie Summers, in his 100th year. Beloved husband and soulmate of Adrianne, much loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and Philip, David and Jan, and Andrew, dearly loved Grandad of Nicholas and Sam, Melissa and Jason, and Jonathon and Kirsten; Lucinda, Jackie and Jamie, and Angela and Stephen; and Great-Grandad of nine of his great-grandchildren. Honorary uncle and special friend of Jenny loved father-in-law of Sally. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ralph Woodward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Governors Bay Jetty would be appreciated, and may be made online at savethejetty.org. A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at Living Springs Conference Centre, 218 Bamfords Road, Allandale, on Monday, May 26, at 2.00pm. Please carpool where possible. Extra parking and buses will be available. A private cremation has been held.
We served together at HMNZS Irirangi. Kevin’s quiet confidence and steady professionalism made him an outstanding Leading Radioman. Beyond his uniform, Kevin [affectionately known as Polly] was a notable athlete, full of energy and strength, quietly encouraging others to do their best. All in all, a thorough gentleman. Though our time together was brief, I am lucky to have known Kevin. Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. RIP.
I remember young Joe with much fondness. Joe was an excellent radio operator and a great bloke – reliable – generous, and full of heart. Joe’s big smile and memories of his engaging spirit will remain forever. Time now to join some of your old shipmates who are ready to welcome you aboard the good ship: Everlasting Fun and Friendship.
I remember young Joe with much fondness. Joe was an excellent radio operator and a great bloke – reliable – generous, and full of heart. Joe’s big smile and memories of his engaging spirit will remain forever. Time now to join some of your old shipmates who are ready to welcome you aboard the good ship: Everlasting Fun and Friendship.
We served together at HMNZS Irirangi. Kevin’s quiet confidence and steady professionalism made him an outstanding Leading Radioman. Beyond his uniform, Kevin [affectionately known as Polly] was a notable athlete, full of energy and strength, quietly encouraging others to do their best. All in all, a thorough gentleman. Though our time together was brief, I am lucky to have known Kevin. Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. RIP.
* Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals DJW, during the latter part of his service career, was a valued member of the RNZN Communication Training School [CTS] team. Dan played a key role in helping to modernise/upgrade most of the CTS lesson plans. His contribution was thoughtful and practical, enhancing the quality of the RNZN communication training. Rest-in-Peace Dan.