General Updates

Jack Passings – September 2023

BEAVER David G24202 crossed over today. peacefully at home after a long battle. Well-loved by all who knew him. E te tuakana haere, haere atu ra. Dave will be at Taupo Funeral Services, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo from Monday, September, until 2.00 pm Tuesday, September 26, where friends are welcome to visit and farewell him. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 3.30 pm at Taupo Funeral Services, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo. Per Dave’s wishes, there will be no live stream from the funeral. A private cremation will follow.

ROPER, Roy Alfred. NZ9807 S/LT RNZN – 2nd WW All Black 515 Died peacefully on 14th September 2023, in New Plymouth, aged 100. Dearly beloved husband of the late Doreen. Loved father and father-in-law of Bryce (deceased), Stuart and Helen, Guy and Julie. Loved Grandad to his 7 grandchildren and GG to his 15 great-grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes a private cremation service for Roy has been held. His life has been celebrated by all his immediate family at his recent 100th birthday. He will be sadly missed. Special thanks to the clinical and nursing staff of Molly Ryan Lifecare for their care and compassion shown to R.A. All messages to the Roper family c/- 29E Hamblyn Street, Strandon New Plymouth 4312. A Simple Cremation and Burials 0800 236 236

McCleary, Henry John (Jack) Q.S.M. 10492, A.B, RNZN, WWII Aged 97 years. Passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2023. Loved Husband of Yvonne Margaret (nee McCullough) (Deceased). Beloved and Cherished husband of Sylvia Anne (nee Cunningham) for 57 years. Proud, Devoted, and Loved Dad, and father-in-law of, Jill, Tiger and Michelle, Michael and Evie, David and Emily, and Possum (Deceased). Treasured PopPop to Jaimee-Anne, Jessie-May, Maggie, and Sylvie. Loved brother to Mavis, (Deceased) Aileen, (Deceased) Jean, (Deceased) Mick (Deceased) Sam (Deceased) and youngest Twin brother to Maureen. A celebration and remembrance of Jack’s life will be held in the Waipawa Town Hall, Kenilworth St, Waipawa on Monday, September 4th at 11.00 am. Messages to the McCleary family, 19 Guy Street, Waipawa. C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ Waipukurau

EHRHORN John Stoker crossed the bar on 7 September 2023. Further details will be published when known.

DUNLOP Bill (Speed) PORM crossed the bar on his boat on 7 September 2023. Further details will be published when known.

BENSEMANN, Graeme. Ex-Navy Q19472 MEA Art App, Class 35. Joined 1/69. It is with great sadness that we announce Graeme Bensemann passed away on 2 September 2023 at the age of 72. He was a loving husband to Rose for over 50 years and father to Cassie, Tricia and Nick and will forever be missed. At the family’s request, a private cremation has been held. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, Member of Funeral Director’s Assn. of NZ.