Jack Passings – November 2023

KEALS, Joan. RNZN L/ WREN STWD 876 On 28th November 2023 peacefully in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Selwyn. Much loved Mum of Deborah and Andre, Anthony and Lorraine. Special Nana to Nicola, Christopher, Sam, Tara, Lucy, and the late Blake and Grand Nanny to Isla and Harrison. Our sincere thank you to all at Summerset by the Park, Flat Bush for their friendship and care over the past 13 years. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the St Luke’s Catholic Church, 260 Chapel Road, Flat Bush on Wednesday 6th December 2023 at noon. Ensom Funeral Services 15 East Street, Papakura 2110 09-299-6646

ROSS Brian James (Bill) NZ14658 Leading Radio Operator. On Sunday 19 November 2023, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Home, Blenheim, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband for 67 years of Anne (Anna). Much loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stuart Clough, Mark and Vi Ross, and Debbie and John Blick. Treasured Grandad of his 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A Funeral Service for Bill will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, on Thursday, November 23 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

LANGE Alan NZ 15915 ME1 crossed the bar in Perth 16 November 2023.

KEMP, Colin Angus S/No NZ8929, Able, RNZN, WWII Colin passed away peacefully at Tainui Village on Sunday, November 12, 2023, aged 100 years and 9 months. Dearly loved husband of Olive (dec). Loved and respected Dad of Stuart and Glennis, Ian and Anne. Loved son of the late Donald and Isabella. Colin was very much respected by his brothers and sisters who he has outlived. ‘Once again all together’. All messages to ‘The Kemp Family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4030, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Colin’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

KIRKBRIDE, Ronald Ian NZ676116 CPO, Malaya RNZ Navy, Suddenly at home on 8th November 2023. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband to the late Natalia (Nat), and much loved step-dad to Karen, Craig, Lisa and father-in-law to Roy and Arthur. Loved Poppa to Kevin, and the late Kristi-Rae, Dylan and Darcy, Sara, Ryan and Jayden, and Great-Poppa to Jai. Always cherished, always remembered, forever in our hearts. According to Ron’s wishes a private family service has been held. South Waikato Funeral Services, Tokoroa.

SMITH, Peter Lawrance. CPORS S/No. NZ11599 RNZN. Joined 48 Loved husband of Alexis. Cherished father of Darryl, and Carmel. Loving grandfather of Bernard, Adrian and Jason Smith, and Shem and Rebecca Connell and their families. Loved stepfather of John and James Creswell and step- granddaughter Zofia Creswell. It’s been a long road and now we go our separate ways. Row for the shore Sailor. Safe journey, you deserve it. Peter served in TAUPO, BALLONA, PHILOMEL, CERBERUS, IRIRANGI, TUI, TAMAKI and ROTOITI.

SICKLER, Stanley Robert (Stan). RNZ Navy Serv No NZ16033 P.O.EL. Born 28th June 1940. On Sunday 5th November 2023 at Papamoa Beach Care home passed away in his 83rd year after a long illness. Cherished husband of Lynette. Dad and father in law of Stan, Angela, Brian and Leanne. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandson. Special thanks to the care team at the Village hospital.

DANN, Heath Gifford (Diver). RNZN Q17402. On 3 November 2023 after a long illness. A memorial service will be held for Diver at Titirangi RSA at 2 pm on 2 December 2023. Personal contact Gaye at 022-194-9394.

JORDAN, Robert Charles (Bob). S/No Q19748 LSTWD – RNZN 9/69-1989 7 July 1953- 4 November 2023 Loved partner of Sue. Father of Kirsteen, Michael, and Sacha. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in The Napier RSA, Vautier Street, Napier on Saturday November 11, 2023 at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation. A live stream of Bob’s service will be available at www.dunstalls.co.nz All messages to “The Jordan Family”, C/o PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.

TURNER Tania Monique (Tan) – From DCNS: – It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Tania Turner, a valued member and friend of our Navy Whānau. Tania, known to many of us as Tan, was one of our longest-serving civilian staff members and also a former Naval Reservist who directly helped and supported the careers of hundreds, if not thousands of Officer’s across our Navy. Many of you will know of Tan, as our Administration Officer for the Naval Officer’s Career Management team and had served in that role, under various iterations for over three decades. The loss of a friend and colleague, who has had such a wide and enduring effect in her role supporting so many careers, will be deeply felt and we send our Navy’s heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and shipmates of HMNZS WAKEFIELD and HMNZS OLPHERT. Funeral details are St Andrew’s on the Terrace, 6 Nov 2023 @ 11:00 NZDT. Live streamed on
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FORREST, Michael William ASTWD S/No NZ19821 Joined 1/70. Peacefully at Stokeswood Care Home on 1 November 2023, in his 76th year. Loved and loyal companion of 24 years to Geoff; dear friend of Geoff’s son Mark; brother of Kay and Pamela; brother-in-law of Tony; uncle of Eugene (Gene) Forman and Sherry Eriksen (USA). Member of the Petone Croquet Club. Special thanks to the staff at Stokeswood for their loving care. A service to celebrate his life will be held in St James Anglican Church, Woburn Road, on Tuesday 7 November at 11.00am and thereafter private cremation. All messages to “The Forrest Family” c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040 or via the funeral home.

KILPATRICK, Patricia Elaine (nee Herk) (Pat). WTR NZW1098, WRNZNS RNZN 57-60 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 31 October 2023 aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Robert (Bob) for 63 years. Loved mother of Raewyn, Shona, Terry, Robyn and Peter. Loved mother-in-law to Vinnie, Mark, Debbie and Emma. Treasured Grandma to Paul, Carly, Rachael, Morgan, Daryl, Dion, Shaun, Kieran, Marcia and Joel. Loved Great Grandma to Ashlee, Jaydan, Charlie and Ruby. A service for Pat will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morrinsville, on Monday, 6 November 2023 at 11am. All communications to the Kilpatrick family C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville, 3300.