Jack Passings – October 2017

NIXEY, Patricia Auldine Nee (McCaffrey). WRNZNS 28505 Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday 27 October 2017 aged 69 years. Loved by all. We have lost a wonderful, vibrant woman too soon. All those whose lives have been touched by Trish are invited to spend time with her and help decorate her casket on Wednesday 1 November 2017 at Romaleigh, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote. A service will be held at the same location on Thursday 2 November 2017 at 11am. Wear something bright and colourful. By request, no flowers please. Donations can be made in Trish’s name to Hospice North Shore

STRINGER, Dennis Clifford. Service No: NZ15465 RNZN CPO Operation Grapple and Malaya. Peacefully at home on October 22, 2017 aged 77. Beloved husband of Colleen. Loved brother of Carol and loved father of Clifford and Philip. Loved grandad Dennis to his grandchildren. A Service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St Mt Maunganui on Monday 30th October at 1:30pm. Messages to the Stringer family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

MACARTNEY, Terence John (Terry). Ex RNZN Joined Jan 76 Sonarman Passed away 17 October 2017. Born 29 April 1959, aged 58. Loved son of Bev and the late Des Macartney. Loved brother of Michael, Wendy, and Denise, and their families. Service to be held at Waipahihi Marae, Taupo at 11am on Thursday 19 October

WALKER, William Patrick (Bill). DJX569685 Abel Seaman WW2. Normandy Veteran Peacefully on October 17,2017 at HB Regional Hospital. Aged 92 years. Loved and loving husband of Margaret (deceased) and Brenda. Loved father and father-in- law of Barbara, Alan, Martin and Ange, and Catherine. Special granddad of Amie, Jason and Lukas, Sarah and Soren. Amazing great- granddaddy of Brodie, Christopher (Paddy) and Macey (Peter). “Forever in our thoughts” Many thanks to all the staff at the Hospital who cared for Bill. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill’s life at St Francis Co-operating Parish, Ferry Road, Clive, on Thursday, October 19 at 11.00am. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John Ambulance, left at the service, will be gratefully received. Tributes may be left at www.tlas.co.nz or posted to the Walker Family, C/o PO Box 28089, Havelock North 4157

STEVENSON, Nolan (Noel). RNZN 435119, 3891 WWII Passed away at North Shore Hospital on Saturday 14th October 2017, aged 95. No more suffering. Loved husband of Ella. Father of Nolan George, Trevor, and Neville (deceased). Loved by his six grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Remembered forever in our hearts. A service for Noel will be held at the Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay on Thursday 19th October 2017 at 11am

KLINK, Selwyn Charles (Charlie). (RNZN 10279) Passed away peacefully on October 14, 2017, aged 92 years. Loving husband of the late Trish. Much loved father of Karon and the late Trudy. Loved Poppa of Daniel and Rachael, and Great Poppa of Madison, Faith and Avie. A Service will be held at the All Saints Chapel of Purewa Crematorium, St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Thursday October 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Special thanks to Charlie’s carers at Waterlea Rest Home Blenheim.

PHILP, Roger Charles. Lieutenant NZ 18748 Aged 71, passed away suddenly on 4 October, cremated privately in accordance with his wishes. He is remembered by his family.  Roger served in the RNZN  Jan 1966 to 27 Jan 1978.

LILLEY, David Thomas (Dave) Service no: Q19035 Chief Petty Officer, NZ Royal Navy. B.E.M. On 10 October 2017, suddenly and unexpectedly at home in Huntly. Dearly loved soulmate of Denise for 48 years. Most loved and respected father of Dallas and John Hodge; Karl and Mandy; Kane and Wendy; and Brendan. Dearly loved Poppa of Michaela, Brianna and Sean; Mason, Tyler, Ashleigh and Sophie; Brittany, Amy and Dylan and loved great-Poppa of Gracelyn. Irreplaceable, Unforgettable, We Love You A Service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at the Chapel of Memories, 32 William Street, Huntly on Saturday, 14 October, at 1.00pm to be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the A+ Trust in Dave’s memory would be appreciated, posted to Home Haemodialysis Unit, Attn J McNeil, c/- Greenlane Clinical Centre, 210 Greenlane West Road, Epsom 1051, or may be left at the Service. All communications to the Lilley Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.

McHUGH, Walter Henry (Wally). U15106 Malaya RNZN CPO Passed away at a Orewa Beach Rest Home on Monday 9th October 2017. Loved brother of Patsy and cousin of Bruce and his family. A service to honour Wally will be held at the Chapel of St Christopher, Devonport Naval Base on Friday 13th October 2017 at 11am.

REYNOLDS, Terrance Scott (Terry). RNZN Service No.17272 Suddenly but peacefully at Tauranga Hospital on Thursday 5th October 2017 aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Jan. Dearly loved father and father in law of Brandon and Rachel, and Jackie and Herb. Special poppa of Maddison, Violet, Willow, Hebe, Jessica, Alexis, and Stella. Loved son of the late Noel (Boots) and Dot Reynolds, and loved son in law of the late Eddie and May Raymond. Rest in Peace. A service for Terry will be held at the Te Puke Citizens RSA Club, 179 Jellicoe Street Te Puke, on Tuesday 10th October at 1pm followed by private cremation. Messages to the Reynolds family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

PRICE, Desmond William Robinson. RN NZD1640, ex Leander, ex Submariner, educator, and good mate. Passed away Wednesday 4th October 2017 in his 98th year. Much loved husband of Win (deceased), treasured father and father-in-law of Grant and Robin, Jan and Paul. Adored and proud poppa of Virginia and Pat, Rowan and Michelle, Rachel and Charlie, Kitaj and Tom, Mnthali and Hamish, and Taggio. Legendary great poppa of Anthony, Thomas, Devlin, Coben, Alec, and James. Des enthusiastically embraced life, friends and family, revelling in life to the very last. He will be sadly missed. A service will be held at the St Christopher Memorial Chapel HMNZS Philomel Naval Base, Queens Parade Devonport on Tuesday 10 October at 1.00 pm, followed by private cremation. Note: Photo ID will be required to access the base. All communications to Price Family C/- PO Box 302-524 North Harbour 0751.

MOSLEY, Stephen John On October 3, 2017, peacefully at Marlborough Hospice, Blenheim, aged 59 years. Much loved son of Valma and the late Jack Mosley. A loved brother of David and Coral (Reefton), Alan and Carol (Australia), Ken and Kim (Australia), and a loved uncle of Jacob. Messages to 17 Karina Crescent Blenheim 7201. A special thank you to the staff of the Marlborough Hospice and Department of Urology, Wairau Hospital, for their support and care. At Stephen’s request, a private cremation has been held.