Jack Passings – June 2013

BIRD, Reay Robert – On June 28, 2013, suddenly at Royal Perth Hospital, Australia. Loved son of the late Clarry and Elsie Bird, much loved brother of Bill Bird, dearly loved uncle of Rodney, Tamati, and Tiamana; Shane, Karen, Kaitlyn, and Logan; Justine, Brent, Brittany, Cassandra, and Tanisha Pyne. Messages to 4 Bell Street, Owaka 9535. Gone to the great brewery in the sky
PITCHER Cyril John. A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Cyril John Pitcher will be held in the Chapel of Repose, Altona Memorial Park, 2 – 14 Dohertys Rd, Altona Nth on FRIDAY (July 5, 2013) commencing at 2.15 p. m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Australia or Mercy Health Palliative Care would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel. – See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/notice/942041#sthash.mjaMcYeP.dpuf
KEAN, Denis John, BEM D344934, RNZN, CPO On 30 June 2013, taken peacefully from us aged 75 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Kyle, David and Lynnaire, Barry, Toni, Kelly, Steven and Anna. Much loved grandfather of Kevan and Angela, Chris, Mike and Tarryn, Jayden, Logan, Kendyl, Jake and Maxine, Luka and Meri, Tyson and Carissa, Jade, Makarita, Anthony and Jessika. Treasured great grandfather of Riley, Kingston, Kaelen and Toby. Much loved brother of Dawn Stride. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Marks Catholic Church 334 Pakuranga Road Pakuranga on Thursday 4 July at 11:30 am followed by private cremation.
ROWE, Vivian Raymond (Viv). Service No 8410 WWII “HMS Glory” on 23rd June 2013 at Waikato Hospital. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancy. Beloved youngest son of Roy and Dorothy (both deceased). Youngest brother and best mate of Des (deceased) and Beth (Hamilton), Murray and Alice (Nelson), Darcy and Dulcie (both deceased). Special and much loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Now at peace. At Viv’s request a private cremation has been held. All messages to 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge. Grinter Funeral SErvices 3 Hallys Lane Cambridge
MORROW, Samuel John, SLT A RNZNVR Fleet Air Arm. Suddenly on June 21, 2013, while checking stock during the storm. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Elva, loved and admired father of Jennie, John, Camilla, Michael, and their partners and families. Dear Pop to his eight grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren. A private family farewell will be held.
LEX HORGAN of Waterview Heights, formerly of Gosford, passed away very peacefully on 16th June, 2013. Dearly beloved husband of Jan, adored father, step-father, father-in-law, Pop, great-Poppy and a good friend of many. “See you, see you” Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lex’s funeral service, to be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Victoria Street, Grafton, on FRIDAY (21st June, 2013), prayers commencing at 9:30am. A private cremation will follow. Ex service men and women are warmly welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Grafton Base Hospital Oncology Unit are welcome and may be left at the service. GRAFTON & DISTRICT FUNERALS, 94 Victoria Street, Grafton, 66426444
DUTTON, Kenneth. Royal Navy 7491. Peacefully on 14 June, 2013 in Sydney. Dearly loved husband of Valerie Buckland (deceased), father and father in law of Roger and Susan, Tony, Claire and Michael, Bronwyn. Grandfather of Susannah and Kenneth Junior. Always a force to be reckoned with and never shy of entertaining. His wit and charm will keep us all amused with fond memories for years to come. A service will be held on Tuesday 25 June at 2.30pm at Ranfurly House, 539 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings Auckland, followed by a wake – venue to be confirmed. Phone: 09-828-3547.
BERRY James (Jamie) Jamie’s Funeral,will be held at Manuao Ratana pa,11am Tuesday 18th June
HOOD, Wallace Ewen. NT6254 RNZNV WW2 Veteran NZ Army, NZ Navy & British Navy. Dearly loved husband of the late Molly. Beloved father of Malcolm and Carole. Loved father-in-law of Susan and the late Mark. Dearest Profie of Eve, Natalie-May, Joseph, Samuel, Rosalind and Nina. Respected Grandfather -in- law of Nathan, Oliver, Candace, Caroline, Ash and Philip. Loved by his 9 Great grandchildren. Never forgotten. A Memorial Service for Wallace will be held in Fountains Memorial Chapel, Corner Elliot & Wood Streets, Papakura on Monday 10th June at 10:30am. All communications to The Hood Family, C/- PO Box 72 341, Papakura 2244, (09)298 2957 or blake@fountainsfunerals.co.nz
SMITH, Douglas Sydney. Lt Cmdr (retd)No 16176 NZNR VRD, RNZN, RN. Passed away peacefully on Friday 14 June 2013 in his 97th Year. Beloved Husband of Mollie, Devoted father of Graham and Grandpa to Fianee, Leanne, Carina, Maddon and Hayden; and great Grandpa to 5 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John Ambulance Service Private Bay 14902 Panmure Auckland, and would be appreciated by the family. A service to celebrate Douglas’s life will be held at All souls Chapel Purewa Crematorium on Friday 21 June 2013 at 1:00pm. All communications to the Smith family c/- Wm Morrison Funeral Directors PO Box 25731 St Heliers Auckland.
ASHWELL, Michael Lindsay. Ex RNZN POWM BEM 27.08.1944 – 15.06.2013 Passed away at 6.20am at Auckland Hospital as a result of an accident. Dearly loved Dad of Vanessa and Tom, Joanne and George, and Michael. “Fat” Granddad of Valerie, Joshua, Mikyla (Mouse), Katlin, Jacob, Page, and Great Granddad of Leon. A service for Michael will be held at Grahams Funeral Chapel, West St, Pukekohe on Thursday 20th June 2013 at 11.00 am followed by private cremation.
BURROWS, Annie. 58443 WRNS R.N. WWII. Died peacefully at home on 14th June 2013 after a short illness. Loved wife of the late Eric and much loved and valued life member of the East Coast Bays RSA. Annie will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. A service for Annie will be held at the Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay on Tuesday 18th June at 2pm followed by a private cremation. Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at North Shore Hospital. “Rest In Peace Annie”
CODDINGTON, Raymond Francis Howes (Ray). RNZN 10160 A/B on 10 June 2013 peacefully at Waikato Hospital aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Stella. Loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Carolyn, Brian and Julie, Jackie and David Pinfold, Adrienne and Garth Familton, Peter and Ngaire, and John and Sandy. A loved grandfather and great grandfather. A service for Ray will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road and Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at 10:30am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to RSA Welfare Office, PO Box 27248, Wellington 6141 or these may be left at the service. Messages may be left online at www.seddonpark.co.nz or posted to the Coddington family PO Box 5523 Frankton, Hamilton, 3242. Seddon Park Funeral Home
HOOD, Wallace Ewen. NT6254 RNZNVWW2 Veteran NZ Army, NZ Navy & British Navy. Dearly loved husband of the late Molly. Beloved father of Malcolm and Carole. Loved father-in-law of Susan and the late Mark. Dearest Profie of Eve, Natalie-May, Joseph, Samuel, Rosalind and Nina. Respected Grandfather -in- law of Nathan, Oliver, Candace, Caroline, Ash and Philip. Loved by his 9 Great grandchildren. Never forgotten. A Memorial Service for Wallace will be held in Fountains Memorial Chapel, Corner Elliot & Wood Streets, Papakura on Monday 10th June at 10:30am. All communications to The Hood Family, C/- PO Box 72 341, Papakura 2244, (09)298 2957 or blake@fountainsfunerals.co.nz