Jack Passings – September 2020

NATUSCH, Guy Kingdon: Service No. NZD3955, Royal New Zealand Navy, Sub Lieutenant. Passed away on September 30, 2020. Aged 99 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan for 75 years. Loved father of Barry, Graeme and Adrian. Treasured granddad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Guy’s life will be held in the Pan Pac Foyer, Municipal Theatre, Tennyson Street, Napier on Monday, October 5, 2020, at 2.00 pm. Followed by a private cremation. All messages to the Natusch family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.

PERRY, Noeleen Rose. Ex RNZN. Passed away in Middlemore Hospital, 25 September 2020. Loved wife of Russell. Loved mother to Michael, Douglas and Kevin, and the late Steven. Grandmother and great- grandmother to many of her loved family. Funeral to be held at Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage, 11am Tuesday 29 September.

COWLING, Errol John: Reg No: NZ15386, Seaman, RNZN. Passed away in his sleep at Assisi Rest Home on Friday, 18th September 2020, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Molly. Loved father & father-in-law of Chris & Lisa, Tracy & Bruce McBain, Tania & Craig Beetson, and Lisa & Bevan Davis. Loved grandad & poppa of Elyse, Hannah, Matthew, Jessica, Aaron, and Ellen. Great-Grandfather to Olivia, Sam, and Hazel. “Forever in our Hearts” A Funeral Service for Errol will be held at Rosetown Chapel, 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu, on Thursday, 24th September 2020, at 1.00pm. Donations to Hospice Waikato would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to The Cowling Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Rd, Te Awamutu 3800.

MUIR, Thomas Joseph: QSM Born 17 November 1923 in Eureka, born into a large and close Waikato family. Beloved husband of Shirley and father to Christine, Diane (deceased) and Carol. Much loved brother, Granpa and Great-Granpa, cousin, uncle and friend. Naval man (Royal NZ Navy #10320), long term Lion, Master Builder, maker of many iconic Hamilton buildings (1949-87), historian extraordinaire, and an avid consumer of news. Funeral Service to be held at St Peter’s Cathedral Hamilton, Saturday, 19 September at 1.00pm. All correspondence for the Muir family C/- Pellows Funeral Directors, PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247.Life Member of RNZNA Waikato Branch.

FRENCH Daphne Margaret (Nee Johnson) It is with the deepest regret that I have to advise the passing of a very special Golden girl. I have been advised that Daphne French (Johnson 417) passed away yesterday afternoon (17 Sep 20). Daphne represented the Navy in the Auckland Command, in a fundraising queen Carnival, during WW2. She was the “Navy Queen”, I have to say that to the end Daphne remained a “lady”. Daphne was a life member of the Association and for a time the Patron of the Auckland Branch. She also worked on the 2012 exhibition “Breaking Down the Barriers” With Jill Thompson, Aileen Larkins and myself. Daphne was still an active participant in Auckland Branch functions. Rest peacefully my dear, you will be remembered and we will miss you

CAMERON, Colin Urquhart George (Toc). Navy Veteran of WW2 HMNZS Achilles and Gambia battleships. Passed away peacefully aged 95 years, 12 September 2020. Much loved father of Deidre and Dion and grandfather of Lily. Also beloved husband of Kath (Julie) Cameron and father of Eugene Cameron (both deceased). Due to current COVID restrictions, a memorial funeral service will be delayed until a return to Level 1. If interested in attending or any other information email deidrecameron@xtra.co.nz or Ph 09 6263448

WILLS, David Hugh: (Service No NZ815379 AB RNZNVR) On September 10, 2020. Peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary Wills. Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Don and Jan Wills, Alison Wills and Tracy Wills and Grant McKenzie. Much loved Granddad of David, Ben, Jess, Matthew and Elle. And, Great-Granddad of Cuyler. Loved brother of Denise, and loved by his nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to the staff at Mayfair who have cared for Dave over the past three years, with much love and laughter. Messages for the Family may be emailed to Mary at wills.house@xtra.co.nz At Dave’s request a Private Farewell has been held.

WOOTTON, Sally Kay: Third Officer WRNZNS (Feb 1971), RNZN On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Sally Kay Wootton (nee Jardine), loving wife and mother of three sons, passed away surrounded by family. Sally was well known for giving back to the community that she loved, working for nearly 24 years on the Trust Board of St Paul’s Collegiate in Hamilton and more recently St John New Zealand. Her memory will be one that showed a compassionate spirit for helping the community, others less fortunate than herself. She is survived by her husband Bruce, (WNG CDR Ex CO of Base Te Rapa) and sons John, David and Stuart, her five grandchildren, and her brother Richard. A private funeral service will be held on a day to be confirmed at St Paul’s Collegiate Chapel of Christ the King. In memory of Sally, donations can be made to St John Hamilton.

FROST, Vern. Ex RNZN 11787 Dearly loved husband of Barb and loving Dad of Carolyn and Leonie. Greatly missed. Forever loved.

HUNT Edward (Ted) Robert ex CPOYS passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2020. Loved husband of Jánice. Loved father of Blaire and Brydon. A service for Ted will be held at the Mt Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd, on Monday 14th September at 10.30 am, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Hunt family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144

SULLIVAN, Alan Robert (Alan). Ex RNZN WMEA G15370 Dearly loved husband of Barbara and loved father and father in law of Linda and Andrew, Craig and Andree, grandfather (Dan) to Jarrod and Jaimee, Logan and Rosie, Rebecca and Rachel. Great grandad of Sadie. Private cremation by Forrest Funeral Services.

EARLES, Charles Joseph. Ex Lieutenant Commander RNZN T19245 Passed away peacefully at home in Havant, England with his beloved wife Jean and his extended family by his side. Dearly loved brother, brother in law and uncle to Margaret and David Gosnell, Nadine and Glenn Watson, Bryce, Hannah and Carl Gosnell, Bill and the late Nicki Earles. Forever in our hearts. Messages to: Earles Family, c/o 6 Loader Place, Whanganui 4501.