Jack Passings – October 2024

⚓️ANDREWS, Leonard Gordon (Revs) (Lenny). 17 October 2013 RNZN 14884 “Always on our minds.” Loving wife Yvonne, daughters Marie and Denise. Beloved Pa to Adam, Danni, Kane, Yun, Anna, Chris, Chloe. Xxx

⚓️BARNETT, John Trevor RNZN, NZ11415 Joined as BOY2 4/46Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, 3 October 2024, in his 94th year. Much loved and loving husband of the late Tui. Loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Jacqueline, Murray and Robyn, Sharon and Nigel, Roger and Debbie (deceased), Allen (deceased) and Barbara (deceased). Adored Poppa and Opa of Damien, Rebecca, Joey, Brad, Hannah and Brad, Tina, Haydyn, Caleb, Izzy, and their families. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, 85 Hamilton Road, Cambridge on Thursday, 10 October, at 1.00pm.

⚓️BRETHERTON (Nee Soloman) Jean Marion, NZW1344 WRNZNS 
Of Port Chalmers. Passed away peacefully, in her apartment in Wellington, on Tuesday 15 October 2024. COPD affected her final years, but Jean carved her own path, lived life to the full, and went out on her own terms. Youngest daughter of Frank and Mary Soloman, she was a beloved mother to John and Yoko, grandmother to Luca and Maya and friend to many. – A private cremation and memorial celebration have been held. All messages to the Bretherton Family PO Box 10-987, Waterloo Quay, Wellington. 6140.

⚓️CASS Richard (Rick) D. LT CDR (PWO) F19463 passed away 26 October after a long illness in Mornington Victoria, Australia. Funeral 11 Nov. at the National Golf course, Frankston. Rick was PWO in Otago, CO Tui, and went to Melbourne with ANZAC Ship Project and stayed there.

⚓️DAVIES, James Cyril Lancaster, CDR NZ10969 WWII Korea. Discharged 9-3-45 Re-joined 2/50.  On October 4, 2024, peacefully in his recent home at Bob Scott Retirement Village; aged 98 years. Beloved husband of Nerole for 63 years. Wonderful father and father-in-law of Jane & Dave (dec), Jenny & Peter, James & Loretta, Richard & Mel, Peter & Natalie. Loving grandfather of Nick, Tessa, Matthew, Molly, Jemma, Tom and Lucy. Brother of the late Tom. Husband of Bevely (nee Shanks) who tragically died in 1960. In lieu of flowers donations to The Family Centre in Lower Hutt would be appreciated and can be made online at familycentre.org.nz. A service for Jim will be held in St James Anglican Church, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 1.00pm. and thereafter private cremation. The service will be livestreamed, the link can be found at www.geeandhickton.co.nz

⚓️DAVIS, John Richard. Navy veteran On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, John Richard Davis, long-time resident of Birkdale, gardener and scone afficionado returned to the loving embrace of his long-lost wife, Glennis. He was surrounded by love in the home he raised his family in. John leaves behind three loving children. Richard, Sue, Craig and son-in-law Rob. Three grandchildren, Hannah, John, and Shannon and two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Molly. He will be desperately, constantly missed. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of the Wha ward of Totara Haumaru at North Shore Hospital. Geneva Healthcare, in particular Ana Palei, Home Instead, Marissa and Wayne from Birkdale Pharmacy and the incredible paramedics and team from St Johns for their support and care. John will be resting at home from Tuesday 8th October, prior to a private cremation.

⚓️HERD, Ian Lester. Ex RSN and RNZN 13670 Warrant Officer, Passed away 19th October at his home in Gulf Harbour after 88 years of a full and happy life. Loved husband of Ngaia (Stevie) and father of Derek (UK) and Nicola and his 5 grandchildren, Daisy, Ngaia and Esmay (UK) and Ben and Sam. “If I fished only to capture fish, my fishing trips would have ended long ago”. Zane Grey As per Ian’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
Tributes to Ian can be made here https://www.dils.co.nz/s/ian. In lieu of flowers donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated. https://lighttheway.stjohn.org.nz/donate

⚓️LONGLEY, Commander (Rtd) Ronald Kenneth OBE (Ron). Passed away peacefully at 6.35am on Sunday 27 October 2024. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 27 years, Anne-Marie, children Sarah and Gregory, and extended family. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St. John’s Road, Meadowbank on Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 10am

⚓️Millar, Glen Ross “Dusty” Lieutenant Commander, a friend to everyone, died on October 2nd, 2024, at the age of 74.  Dusty served in the Royal New Zealand Navy from 1967 to 1987. In 1985 he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday honors he was recognized and awarded as “Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.)” for his work as editor of the RNZN Navy News. During his 20 years of service, Lieutenant Commander Millar earned a reputation as a professional engineer, skilled administrator and sympathetic personnel manager.
Dusty became an American citizen in 2013.
There will be a gathering to remember Dusty at the Vashon Senior Center on October 20th. Please contact them for more information.
Vashon-Maury Senior Center
• Address: 10004 SW Bank Rd, Vashon, WA 98070
• Phone: (206) 463-5173

⚓️TRUEMAN, Peter Michael Pom Pom). ABSEA NZ17413 Joined 5/62 Borneo Indonesia
Born February 13, 1946. Passed away on October 15, 2024. Dearly loved Dad and Poppa. A service will be held at Albany Creek Memorial Park, Queensland, on November 1, 2024.  After a courageous three-year chapter with cancer, our dad [Peter M Trueman] NZ17413 is at peace and enjoying life free from pain again. He died this afternoon at just after 1600 hrs Brisbane time and is survived by four children and eleven grandchildren.
Even in his hardest moments of late, he continued to show us love and humour. So much humour and joy were shared, and we will remember him as a kind and fun Dad.

⚓️VINCENT, Natasha (LMED Tash Gill, Intake Sep 2001). On October 4, 2024, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough surrounded by her family, aged 40 years. Much loved and treasured wife of Josh and a loved and loving Mum of Isaac and Ava. Dearly beloved daughter of Jennifer and loved by her sisters, Ngaia, Renee and Paula. A much loved member of the extended Vincent family and cherished by her many friends and wider family. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to the staff at Hospice Marlborough for the loving care of Natasha. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice Trust (Acc. No. 03 1369 036520700 Ref: Vincent) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Natasha’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Tuesday, October 8 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.