Jack Passings – November 2012
COLE, John Nelson. Ex RNZN, CPO GI Serv.No NZD 1700, Ex Leander Achilles and Bellona. On 20 November 2012, peacefully at North Shore Hospital, aged 89 years. Loved husband of Joyce for 67 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jennifer, Alan, Leslie, and Kevin. Loved grandad of David, and Brittany. Loved great grandad Pock of Tamia. Great grandfather of Jenna. Loved uncle and great uncle of Christine, Diane, and Janet. Best mate of Hamish. Funeral details in tomorrows Herald. Mark Rowley Funeral Home Ph 09-445-9800
WINTER, Thomas Noel. NZ10855, RNZN, Engineer, WW2. On November 14, 2012 peacefully at Wellington Hospital; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rose, loved father and father-in-law of Tom and Christine, Glenn and Vivyann, loved Pop of Melanie, Amy and Barry, Hayley and Nicola. Loved great grandfather of Rosie, Koko and Hunter. We saw him getting weary the road too steep to climb he gently closed his eyelids and whispered peace be thyne resting now with Rose A private funeral was held for Tom on Tuesday November 20, 2012. He will be laid to rest alongside Rose at Taita Lawn Cemetery. Gee & Hickton Tel. (04) 566 3103 www.geeandhickton.co.nz FDANZ
FRANCIS, Jack Raymond. Service No’s 3871 and 5164, Ord. Telegraphist, RNZN, WWII. On Friday, 16th November 2012, peacefully at NorthHaven Hospital. Aged 91 years. Loved husband of the late Beryl. Loved father and father in law of Judith and Graham Murphy, Margaret (Midge) Mackenzie, Richard and Kay. Loved Poppa Jack of Gavin and Megan; Paul Shelley, Shayne and Jason; Nicholas Hayden and Brooke; Lucy, Caitlyn and Max; Kingsley, Lottie, Cohen and Harper; Zoe, Taylor; Flynn and Grace; and Kenzie. A service for Jack will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast on Thursday, the 22nd of November 2012 at 2:00 PM followed by a private cremation. Heartfelt thanks to the fabulous staff at NorthHaven Hospital, Red Beach for their wonderful care. All communications to PO Box 314121, Orewa.
FORD Stewart Francis JP RNZN S/No 8643 WW2. Peacefully at home after a very courageous battle, aged 87. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Audrey (Kaye), loved father and father-in-law of Susan and David Halliday, Grant and Shelagh Ford (Tasmania) Loved Grandpop of Rebecca (Australia) Emily (Singapore) and Katrina (Napier) Kimberley, Amberley and Brodie (Tasmania). A service for Stewart will be held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes St, Napier on Monday November 12 at 10.30am, Followed by internment at the Taradale Services Cemetery.
JOHNSTONE, Robert Ivan. OSJX247114 RNZN WII Lt. Cdr. On 7 November 2012 in his 97th year. Loved husband of Rosemary. Father of Bruce, Keith, Hamish and Louisa. A service for Ivan will be held at the Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay on Wednesday 14 November at 11am followed by a private cremation. FDANZ
HARRIS, Elsdon (Don). RNZN W.W.II. Ex Teacher Taranaki, Forrest Hill, and Headmaster Pukapoto, Ruakaka. At Whangarei on Monday 5 November, 2012. In accordance with Elsdon’s wishes a private gathering has taken place. Loved and missed by his brothers, sisters and their extended families.
ANDRESSEN Ray (Andy) , Able Seaman, Gunner of early 60’s vintage – crossed the bar at 2am this morning (7 Nov) – Andy has been in Middlemore Hospital for some months now with several problems gradually running him down – a stroke on Saturday afternoon was the final straw. Funeral arrangements not known at this stage.