Jack Passings – November 2019

EATON, Ronald Albert (Ron): Reg. No. 623246 SubLt RNZN WWII. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday 28 November 2019 at Ranfurly Care Centre. Aged 95 years. Loving husband of Beryl for 73 years. Much loved and admired father and father-in-law of Kay and Frank Wright, Vicki and David Stewart, and Owen. Much loved Grandy of Kirsty and Andrew; Amy and Tom. Loved Great-Grandy of Ella and Reeva. Will be dearly missed by many past and present friends, family, colleagues and pets. Special thanks to Lorena and all the caring staff at Ranfurly Care Centre for their care of Ronald. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left in the Chapel foyer. Messages to the family may be sent c/- 36 Forest Hill Rd, Palmerston North 4471. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Ron’s life to be held at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 10.30am

SANDERS, Peter Joseph. RNZN 2048. On 16 November 2019 aged 97 years. Everloving husband of the late Marjorie. Warmly loved father and father-in-law of Laurie and Marion. Cherished Poppa of Kylie, Jennifer and Rachel, David and Elaine (Australia). Loved Great Poppa Pete of Noelle, Ephram, Manson, Boaz, Theo, Curtis and Cameron (Australia) and miracle Maggie (China). At Peter’s wishes, a private cremation has been held to be followed by a get-together of family and close friends at future date. “The happiest man in Tauranga” now happy to be with his beloved Marj. Communication to the Sanders family c/- PO Box 3136 Tauranga.

HUTT Lyall Joseph  S/No 18417 P.O.M.E RNZN Passed away peacefully at home on the 16th of November 2019 aged 71. Dearly loved partner of Trish, loved son of Jos and Golly, loved Dad of Stuart and Jamie, and granddad to Jacob. Loved brother of Jan, Marcia, Gillian and Carolyn, loved brother-in-law of Hoot and Bryce. A Celebration of Lyall’s life will be held at 11am on Tuesday the 19th of November 2019 at The Opotiki RSA, St John Street, Opotiki, followed by a private cremation

CORRIGAN, John Randall (John). Service No. F18980 RNZN. Passed away on 10th November 2019 at Middlemore Hospital. Dearly loved Husband of Gayle. Much loved Dad of Sommer and Kane, and cherished Granddad of Samantha and Kyra. “Sadly Missed.” At John’s request, a Private Family Gathering has been held

WARREN, Denis Alfred QSM. RNZN. NZ11523. HMNZS Hawea. Able Seaman. Korea. On 5 November 2019 Denis passed away peacefully at Kenwyn Rest Home in Te Aroha. Aged 91 years. Loved husband of Pauline and Peggy (deceased). Loved father and father-in-law of Daryl and Amanda (New South Wales) and Cary and Grace (Papua New Guinea). Cherished Poppa of Amanda, Jonathon; Elizabeth, Michelle and his Great Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Denis’ life will be held on Saturday 9 November at 11.00 am at St Matthews Anglican Church, 269 Thames Street, Morrinsville. All communications to the Denis’ Family, C/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ

HAGAN, Ivar Charles: RNZN No. 708057, Leading Tel. Ivar passed peacefully on November 3, 2019, at Southland Hospital, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of June Annette Catherine Hagan for 64 years. Loved son of Beatrice and Charles Hagan. Loved son-in-law of William and Esther Buckley. Loved Dad of his 5 daughters and son-in-laws and a dearly loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. Loved brother-in-law to Bruce and Heather Buckley (Wellington), Gwen and the late Roy Belt (Australia), the late Angela Buckley and Ronald Buckley (Wanganui). Loved brother of the late Lila and Jack Campbell (Christchurch), Harold and Noelene Ward (Christchurch), Thelma and Laurie Hooper (Christchurch), Freda and the late Noel Honey (Tauranga). A big thank you to all the staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for all their care of Ivar. Also, the wonderful staff on the Medical Ward, Kew Hospital and Mel at Avenal Park Funeral Home. Ivar received wonderful care from everyone in his life.

McARTHUR, Karen Gail. Lt RNZN V29275, NZ Police Wing 141, MAF, NZTA. It’s just so heartbreaking. To everyone who has touched and shaped my life – my deepest appreciation and affection. To my fabulous family – I am lost for words – one word, Love. Don’t despair – I am watching over you and will do so forevermore. All communications to The McArthur Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. A service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held at St Peter’s Cathedral, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton on Friday 8th November 2019 at 10.00am.

CONNELLY Tony Koro has passed away after a brave and hearty battle with cancer
There will be a memorial to celebrate his life at the beach Friday 8th November at Gantheaume point Broome from 3pm onwards for NZ whanau another memorable will be held sometime in February a very special request if you have any photos of Koro please please share with his kotiro on messenger TeHana Connerly or email Connelly.tehana@gmail.com