Jack Passings – November 2020

LE GUERN, Gilles Robert. Passed away peacefully on Monday 30 November 2020 at North Shore Hospice, aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Tristine, daddy to Amelie and Ruby, father to Tess. Loved son-in-law of John and the late Gwen Kelly, brother-in-law of Leanne and Mike, Lyndal and Paul and uncle to Paige, Louis, Liliane, Capri and Leo. Forever in my heart mon amour – JTMU A service to celebrate Gilles’ life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Monday 7 December at 12.30 pm, followed by private cremation.

PYE, Noel Francis. NZ13475 A.B. R.N.Z.N. Peacefully on November 29, 2020, at Carter Court Rest Home, Carterton. Aged 91 years. Partner of Lorraine. Loving husband of the late Margaret Pye. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Noelene (deceased) and Murray Roys, Tony and Diane, Wayne and Gail, Kevin and Karina and Chris. Adored Pop of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Noel’s wishes a private cremation.

VUGLAR, Gregory Wayne. NZ18276 RNZN. Son of the late Hoppa and Lena. Loved partner of Carol. Much loved father of Tony, Gregory, Robin, Davinia and loved Popeye. Loved brother of Jeannine and Gaylene and brother-in-law of Mike and Wayne. Loved family member of Roslyn. A celebration of Greg’s life will be held at 10 am on Tuesday 1 December at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank. Aroha Funerals 09 5270266

MCLEAN Bertram MBE It is with great sadness the McLean whānau would like to inform you of the passing of our chief Kairo Bert McLean 23 Nov 2020. Beloved husband of Nanny Val, father, Koko, Uncle and cousin to his whānau.Mō āke tonu atu Details of Tangi to follow.

ORMSBY, Waati James Tukirikau: (RNZ Navy 15114). Born 11.4.1936, passed away on 19.11.2020. Loved husband of the late Lorraine. Cherished father of Debbie and Karen, father in law of Warren and Glen. Special grandad of Nikki and Wade, Jaden, and Brent, adored great-grandad of Caydee, Kaleb and Harlee. ‘Safe journey on your ship to reunite with your sweetheart.’ A Service to celebrate Waati’s life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu on Monday, 23rd November 2020 at 11 am followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Ormsby family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.

GEDDES, Frank Alexander. SN NZ6256 Lieutenant R.N.Z.N 3rd December 1943 – 29th July 1946. On November 18th, 2020 peacefully at Jane Mander Retirement Village, Whangarei aged 100. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorna. Much loved father and father in law of Terry (deceased), Peter and Susan, Alison and Dougal. Adored and loved Papa of Melanie, Seth, Kirsten, James, Helen, and Elizabeth. Loved great Papa of Rachael, John, Charlotte, and Quinn Frank. A service for Frank will be held in the Chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive), Whau Valley, Whangarei at 1:30 pm Monday, November 23rd 2020 followed by private cremation. Communications to the ‘Geddes Family’ C/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.

COLLINS, Valrae Jeanne WRNZNS NO 326 Valrae passed away on Thursday 5 November 2020 at Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital at the age of 96. Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Victor and Delia Collins, only sister of Mary Browne and sister-in-law of the late Judge Patrick Browne. Treasured aunt of her nieces, nephews and their spouses and her great-nephews and nieces. Christopher Browne and Felicity Crowe, Peter Browne and Edward Cowley, Mary-Louise Browne and Billy Boreham, Nicholas Browne (deceased) and Barbara McCarthy, Delia Browne and Kathryn Bunn, Justin Browne and Dr Nadina Thwaites. A special great aunt to Tallulah, Fianach, Connor, Gabriella, Honor and Tom Browne and Tuatapu Te Moana and Vaimoana Te Piha Montieth. A true friend of Paul Walker and godmother of Blake Herbert. A service will be held for Valrae on Thursday 12 November 2020 at 11 am, St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 212 Parnell Road, Parnell.

REYNOLDS, Barrie James: Reg No: W17960, RNZN, WOREA. On October 29, 2020, at Christchurch; aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Minjian, loved son of the late Leila and George, loved brother and brother-in-law of Pamela and Jack Chapman, the late Gavin, and the late Carol Walker. Father of Lance, Shaun, and Carmen and a respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Reynolds family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Barrie’s request, a private family service has been held.

CLARK, Michael George (Nobby). RNZN 933284 CPO Writer. Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 4th November 2020. Loved husband of Patu (nee Hawke). Brother to Adam and the Late Joan and Patsy. Adored father of Sharon Gates, Pania Roberts, Patrick Clark, Precious Clark, Joseph Clark and uncle Nobbs to Paul Hawke and Shelley Faiers. Born Dunedin 1942. Koro of 19 and great koro of 19. Tangi is at Orākei Marae, 59B Kitemoana Street, Auckland. Final service to be held 3 pm at Orākei Marae on Saturday 7th November followed by burial at Okaku Bay Urupa. All enquiries to Sharon Hawke on 021-928-188. Moe mai ra e te totara haemata.

DONALD, Nancy Ethel Mary: Reg. 728 Wren – Womans Royal NZ Naval Service (WRNZNS) Passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020, at Essie Summers Retirement Village; in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Wally. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Liz (Cherry) and Alan Cameron, Carol and Kevin Fussell, and Trish Lumb and Tim. Loved Nanna of Lisa and Glen, Maree and Scott, Jacob, Claire and Ryan, Sara, Jenna, Tim and Louise. Loved Great-Nanna of Tayla, Jordan, Jade, Mia, Sienna and Ollie. Respected sister-in-law of David and the late Joyce Donald. Messages to the Donald family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, November 5, at 11.00am.