Jack Passings – October 2013

DICKLE, Craig, Johnathon, RNZN 25666 ABS RP* Served 1988-1994 HMNZS Southland, MDHQ Whenuapai On October 28, 2013, peacefully at the Otago Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family; aged 43 years. Loved and loving husband and best friend of Paula, adored Daddy bear of Amelia. Treasured youngest son of Noel and Joyce. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Glenn and Suzanne, Brett and Martene, loved uncle of Nathan, and Taylor. Loved son-in-law of Allan and Faye Gunn, loved brother-in-law of Tony. A service for Craig will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, corner Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street at 12 noon on Friday November 1, followed by private cremation.  Messages may be left in the tribute book below or sent to 64 Bayfield Road, Andersons Bay, Dunedin 9013
McNEILLY, Fredrick Bruce (Mac). Ex RNZN. Passed away peacefully on 27th October 2013. Loved dearly by many. Loved father and father in law of Lisa, Donna and Gareth. Loved grandfather of Savarna and Cody. Great grandfather of Alyssa. Loved soul friend of Janet Mc Neilly. A private service will be held for Mac. All are welcome to join to celebrate Mac’s life at the Rotorua RSA on Thursday 31st October at 2pm. All communications please to the Mc Neilly family C/- P O Box 926 Rotorua.
WILSON, Frank Service No. 7589 RNZN WWII On 25 October 2013 at Merrivale Private Hospital, Whangarei. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan. Loved father of Desley, Laural, and Nigel; and loved Granddad to his Grandchildren and great Grandchildren. A service will be held at the Graveside, Kauri Returned Services Cemetery, Apotu Road, Kauri at 11.30am on Tuesday 29 October 2013. All communications to the Wilson family c/- P.O. Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
THORNE, Edward (Ted) Courtney Rear Admiral RNZN (ret’d), CB, CBE- Passed away at Auckland Hospital on Wednesday October 23, 2013. Loved husband of the late Fay, father, and father-in-law of Anthony and Sally, Peter and Rosemary, Richard and Bronwyn. Cherished grandfather of Kate, Rebecca and Edward and great-grandfather of Alexander. A Service will be held at the Chapel of St Christopher, Devonport Naval Base, Queen’s Parade, Devonport, on Thursday October 31, 2013 at 1.00 p.m, followed by refreshments. Please bring photo ID to enter the naval base. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deafness Research Foundation, PO Box 6726, Parnell, Auckland 1151.
PATU David Edward ME1 – Born 24-07-1952. Passed away on 17-10-2013. Passed away on 17/10/2013. Son of the late Amo and Eliza Patu. Brother of the late Rita, Mona, Phyllis, Phoebe, Charles and Jack. Much loved brother and brother in-law of Bruce and Janet (Inglewood), Louise and Boydey (Auckland) and Tim (Waitara). Cherished Uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. A memorial service for David will be held 10:30am on Thursday 24th October at Devonport Naval Base Marae, followed by a private cremation at Mangere Crematorium. All are welcome for refreshments at Otahuhu Caravan Park, 26 Majorie Jayne Cresecent, Otahuhu.
ERSON, Alan Seymour. NZ8925 Sub Lt RNZN 1939 – 1945 Passed away peacefully at Wanganui Hospital on 21 October 2013, aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband, and treasured friend of Fleur. Loved brother and brother in law of Alice and (the late) John Osborne, Maureen and (the late) Denis, (the late) Kingston, Howard and Rae Erson, and Mary and Paul Harmsworth. Loved uncle of his 11 nieces and nephews. Loved brother in law of Marie and Dennis Harding, and Kay and (the late) Neil Menchi. Messages C/- PO Box 921 Wanganui Mail Centre, 4540. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Diabetic Society or the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be placed in the church foyer. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 25 October 2013 at 11:30am. Cleveland Funeral Home Ltd –
STOCKMAN, William Pearson (Bill) 528676 RNZN – M.N. Peacefully at North Shore Hospital on 20th October 2013 aged 74 years. Darling beloved husband and soulmate of Cathy for 52 years. Caring pet dad to Muffin, Missy and the late Scamp, Sambo and Darkie. No more suffering, Rest in peace my sweetheart. You will be in my heart forever. A service for Bill will be held at the Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 8 Glen Rd, Browns Bay on Thursday 24th October at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA would be appreciated.
CONNING, Mervyn Desmond (Des). RNZN2335 At Christ’s Hospital, Selwyn Village on 19 October 2013. Much loved husband of Isobel. Loving dad to Bunny and Phillipa and grandad of Gerard, Oscar, and Hayley. Home is the Sailor, Home from Sea. A Service for Des will be held at the Chapel of Christ the King, Selwyn Village on Thursday 24 October, 2013 at 1pm.
ANDREWS, Leonard Gordon (RNZN 14884 Pukaki) passed away on Thursday the 17th of October 2013. Very dearly loved husband of Yvonne. Very dearly loved father and father in law to Marie and Darryl and Denise and Scott. Loving grandfather to all his grandchildren. Will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland on Wednesday the 23rd of October at 10.00 a.m.
TUCKER, Joshua Lewis Lt (A) RNZNVR WWII of Paraparaumu Beach – Peacefully at Coastal Villas Hospital. In his 96th year. Devoted husband of Joyce (deceased). Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Michael and Ros. Loved Pa of Allison and Simon, and loved Great-Grandfather of Jessica, Olivia, and Jack. Loved brother of Betty Cate and Peg Tucker (Christchurch). In accordance with Josh’s wishes, a private service will be held.
JAMES, Richard (Rik). (Ex LRO RNZN). On October 14, 2013 suddenly at Taupo. Aged 38 years. Dearly loved son of Lyn and Richard (Taupo), and loved Dad of Indi and Cam (Tauranga). Loved and missed by all his family and many friends. A service will be held at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, Rickit Street, Taupo on Saturday (October 19) at 11.00am to be followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to S.P.C.A. would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 493, Taupo. Communications please to the James family, C/- PO Box 940, Taupo. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ
CORK, Thomson Yexley (Tom) RNZN 9147 (Gambia) Passed away peacefully on 10th October 2013, aged 89. Much loved husband to Dorothy. Loved father and father in law to Bev and Ross, and Peter and Glenda. Treasured Grand Dad and Great Grand Dad to all his grandchildren. A service for Tom will be held at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, 357 Puhinui Rd, Papatoetoe on Tuesday 15th October 2013 at 2pm.
COLLIER, Brian Keith. Royal New Zealand Navy 11407 Passed away 5th October 2013 in Redland Hospital, Brisbane after a brave battle, aged 84 years. “Ever determined to go home”. Much loved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Gary (Wellington), Paul (Cairns) and Deborah (Massachusetts, USA) and father in law of Jane and Jude. Much loved and respected granddad of Brent, Aaron, Sean, Sam and Abby and great-granddad of Riley, Emma and Scarlett. Rest in Peace Private cremation will be held at Great Southern Memorial Park at 10 AM Friday 11 October 2013.
HARPUR, Stanley Norman Charles (Stan) (Service No: 16761 Ex RNZN) On 4th October, 2013 (peacefully) at North Shore Hospital, Aged 70 years. Loved Partner of Burma Compain-Dashwood for 33 years. Will be greatly missed by all the family in NZ and Cook Islands. Your love will remain with us always Stan and Papa Stan. The entire service for Stan will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Wednesday 9th October, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. All communications to the Harpur family C/- the above Funeral Home.
CONEGLAN, Nancy Puti. Passed away peacefully on 3 October 2013, aged 75. Beloved wife of the late Des. Much loved mother of Thelma, Ronnie, Stephen, Eugene, Patrick and Bronwyn and the late Joey. Adored nana of Syd, Sam, Eugene, Leon, Nathanael, Josiah, Alexander and Antonio. Treasured partner of Max. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held in the Manurewa RSA, 2-8 Maich Road, Manurewa, on Tuesday 8 October at 9.30am. An amazing lady who will be truly missed. Arohanui ki te wahine ataahua ko Nancy Puti Coneglan. Haere, haere, haere e te whaea
LAWRENCE, Gerald Arthur, Captain RNZN (retired). Passed away peacefully on 3 October 2013 aged 88. Much loved husband of Des, loved father and stepfather of Paul and Linda, Sue, Paul, Ian and Marion. Grandpa to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Wednesday 9 October at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation.
HUTCHINSON, William Dawson (Jock – Hutch). Service No: RNZN 15646 AB. On October 1, 2013; Aged 83 years. Peacefully with family at Ranfurly Veterans Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Moira, and father of Mary, Lillias, Robert, William, Fiona, Charlotte, and Iain and families. Proud grandfather of 11, and great-grandfather of 11. 30 years loyal service with NZ Railways. A Service will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Friday October 4, 2013 at 12.45pm.
In Memoriam DENNY, Ian James. (28/1/1941 – 15/10/1997). Sadly missed but never forgotten by his Mum Betty and Dad Jim and by all his family, his friends, colleagues of RNZN.