From Henry Cranfield Saturday 27th July 2013
There was a funeral notice in Saturday’s Herald that read as follows:
“Dies suddenly on 16 July 2013 in Killarney (Ireland) whilst on a world cruise. David Smith of St Hubert’s Island, ex-OTC Sydney.
A funeral service will be held at Greenway Chapel, 460 Avoca Drive Green Point on Tuesday July 30th at 12 NOON.
Sad as he was a nice person
Henry
Bob Collins has passed on the sad news of the passing of John Toland’s wife, Betty, last Wed 4th Sept.
Betty (87 years young) passed away after battling dementia.
Memorial service –
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens, Chinderah, NSW.
The funeral service has been delayed until family can return from overseas.
John’s Northern Rivers drinking companions pass on their sincere condolences as do John’s many friends and colleagues in the OTVA.
Bob Collins
From David Tudehope:
It is with great sadness that I pass on to you the news that Brian (72 years young) passed away after a long battle with illness.
Funeral arrangements –
Where: St Joseph’s Church, Albert St, Edgecliff
Time: 10:00 am
Date: Thursday 19th September 2013.
A wake will be held at 12.30pm at 8 Albert Street Edgecliff.
May He Rest In Peace
From Allan’s daughter, Lorraine Thomas (nee Ritchie):
My Dad, Allan, worked for the OTC at Doonside & we lived at Staff Cottage No 8 up to about 1969, when we moved to Baulkham Hills. Dad commuted to work from there before his retirement. I think he retired in 1979; I remember going to his retirement “do” in Blacktown.
I have been able, thanks to your initial help, to find many men who worked with him & I am so moved by the responses I received. Each man remembered him as a wonderful “teacher” & problem solver & a real gentleman, & he was. In particular, I have been having ongoing email conversations with Neil Yakalis. What a wonderful man! He has quelled a lot of curiosity I had about Dad’s time at the station. My Dad died on 29th July 1997.
Is it possible to include him in your “vale” section of your veteran’s publication. I never knew the high esteem in which he was held. I suppose I would like something concrete regarding Dad’s time with the OTC. For me, as a child & up to the age of 17 when we moved, it was the most wonderful part of my life! Dad never discussed his work & Neil has filled me in on a lot of things. There are some men who remember him clearly.
From Peter Burgess:
Peter,
It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that Brian Calder passed away early this morning in a Sydney hospital after a relatively short battle with cancer.
No further details at this stage. Appreciate if you could send this to the OTVA team.
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Regards
Peter W Burgess
From Des Kinnersley:
Ron’s daughter, Debra Gaye, rang me on Sunday 14 July 2013 to advise that Ron Cocker has passed away.
The funeral details will be in the West Australian in the next couple of days.
Ron had been in poor shape with fluid on the lungs and had been in respite care for a few weeks. He passed away peacefully.
Kevan could you please circulate this info to all the WA OTC Vets.
Debra Gaye’s e mail address is soloment@bigpond.net.au if you want to get in touch with her.
She can also be contacted on Ron’s telephone number 9362 1170.
Des Kinnersley.
(Picture 1: Ron is on LHS of above photo with Des Kinnersley on the RHS)
(Picture 2: Ron is on LHS of above photo with Kevan Bourke on the RHS)
(Picture 3: Ron and his daughters (Julie, Debra Gaye and Tracey) that Brian Woods took at the Wireless Hill (Applecross) Centenary held in 2012.)
It is with deep regret that I advise you of the passing of Dave Wood on 10 July 2013 aged 58.
I went through training with Dave at the Dept Civil Aviation Training School at Waverton NSW between 1971 and 1975 and found him to be a very nice guy who will be remembered fondly by all who came into contact with him. May He Rest In Peace.
Empire Bay man, 58, dies from serious head injuries after bus crashed into his home on NSW Central Coast
The bus driver who apparently suffered a fatal heart attack before his vehicle crashed into a house was yesterday identified as 60-year-old grandfather Phillip Ferris.
From: McKnight, Tom
I am deeply saddened to announce that Murray lost his battle against cancer on Friday night.
His funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Thursday 20th June at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park. Service 1.30 – 2.30pm. Burial 2.45 – 3.15pm.
The service will be held in the Burial Cemetery Chapel (East). The request from Murray’s Wife Pat is to wear colour rather than black.
Best Regards,
Tom
From Julia Brooksbank
Peter
Sadly, I have to inform you John passed peacefully away on 15th May, 2013.
Regards ,
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