AUSTRALIA's
VIETNAM  VETERANS'
MORTALITY LISTING
NOTE: This is not an official site of the Department of Defence.
Contains an estimated 40% of Vietnam Veterans' deaths since Vietnam.

42464NavySTONEKennethDerwent          19-Jun-44                   61.83

STONE Kenneth Derwent
(42464LCDR - Royal Aust Navy)

Late of Mooroobool, passed away peacefully at the Cairns Base Hospital on Thursday 30th March 2006. Loving husband of Pam, much loved Dad of Demelza and Monique (dec), loved brother of Bernard and Edna. Ken will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Aged 62 years
In God`s caring hands, forever with us
The relatives, friends and members of the RAN are respectfully invited to attend Ken`s Funeral Service which will be held at St. Margarets Anglican Church, Aumuller St Westcourt on Friday 7th of April 2006 commencing at 11am. Following the service the cortege will proceed to the Cairns Crematorium for the committal prayers.
In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to St Margaret`s Anglican Church Renovation Fund, envelopes will be available at the service.

01 April 2006

27882COPELANDHenryBeecroft  10-Mar-32                  74.11

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Sunday, 2 April 2006 6:03 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army: Yes
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 27882
Rank:
Forenames: Henry Beercroft
Surname: COPELAND
BirthDate:
DateDeath: 1 April 2006
AgeDeath: about 75
CauseDeath:
UnitDesc:
FromDate:
ToDate:
YourName: Paul Asbury
YourEmail: pasbury@gmail.com
RelationshipDeceased: none.
Submit: Submit
Remote Name: 10.124.130.114
Remote User: -
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: 02-Apr-2006
Time: 04:03 AM

Comments

Email advice only at this stage. Reported to have died yesterday in Hobart. Graduated from OCS Portsea in Dec 1953 to RAE, later transferring to RAAOC. Will forward Notices when received.

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From: Paul Asbury [mailto:pasbury@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, 3 April 2006 7:27 AM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: RE: Death of Vietnam Veteran - COPELAND, Henry

Terry, Two announcements from today's papers:
Paul Asbury


COPELAND. _
Relatives and friends of
Mr Henry Copeland are
respectfully invited to
attend his Funeral
Service which will be
held at the Chapel, 71
Letitia Street, North
Hobart on Wednesday
(April 5, 2006)
commencing at 12.00 noon.
Private cremation.

Hobart Mercury 03 April 2006
 

COPELAND, Henry

Lt. Col. RAAOC. (Rtd).
10.3.1934 - 1.4.2006.

Passed away peacefully at home, Hobart. Beloved husband of
Donna, adored father of Stephanie and Felicity.
Respected father-in-law of Steve and Paul. A gentleman,
whose kindly love, wisdom and guidance will be greatly missed
by many family members and friends.

R.I.P.
Turnbull Family Funerals.

03 6234 4711



The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday April 3, 2006

N222873RAAFBLACKSTOCKRitaRosalind        20-Jul-1929               76.76

-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Dirou [mailto:dirouville@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Monday, 3 April 2006 11:15 AM
To: Fogarty, Terry
Subject: VALE - SQNLDR RITA ROSALIND BLACKSTOCK

Hello Terry,

Have just received latest Contact.  Rita passed away 2 March 

2006.  Funeral was held at Rookwood NSW on March 8 2006.

RAAF N222873        BLACKSTOCK         Rita     Rosalind         20-Jul-1929               76.76             

Cheers,

Diane

446978SAVAGEGrahamJohn        7-Jul-50                      55.78

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 3 April 2006 4:16 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Vietnam Vet Vale

Gday Terry,

Alas another TPI Vietnam Veteran has passed on.

SAVAGE Graham John   446978  HQ 1 ALSG 25th March 06 no other information available

Graham Bridgland

38377PONTINGrahamGeorge       7-May-45                    60.95

PONTIN. _ The funeral of
Mr Graham George Pontin will
be held at the Harkaway
Cemetery, Hessel Rd, Harkaway
on FRIDAY (Apr. 7) with a
graveside service commencing
at 11 a.m.
A viewing of Graham will be held
at Tobin Brothers Chapel, 21
Lyall Rd, Berwick on FRIDAY
(Apr. 7) between 9.30 and
10.30 a.m.

04 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graham George.
Eldest son of Stephen George
Pontin and Ida Elizabeth Pontin
(dec.). Brother of Ian.
Vietnam Veteran

03 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graeme.
Our deepest sympathy goes to
Jill and family on the passing of
Graeme. A genuine and caring
friend taken far too soon. He will
be sadly missed. _ Dee and Bill,
Deb and Rob, Kylie and Shane.

05 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graham George.
Deepest sympathy to Family on
the passing of our member
Graham.
_ President and Members of
173rd Airborne Brigade
Association Chapter XXVII.
Duty First
- Airborne All The Way

05 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graham, 38377
WO2 1 RAR / 8 RAR.
The President and Members
Melbourne RSL Duckboard Club
and South African Active
Service Association, deeply
regret the passing of their
esteemed member. Sincere
condolences to Jill and family.
LEST WE FORGET

05 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graham.
Beloved brother of Ian, brother-
in-law to Christine and uncle to
Karlee, Andre and Callum and
Tracey, Kym and Jason. Great
uncle to Chloe, Sadie, Imogen
and Nicholas.

04 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graham.
In loving memory of our dear
nephew, the pain is over.
_ Love Norma and Max.

03 April 2006

PONTIN. _ Graham.
Passed away on Apr. 2, 2006
after a courageous battle. Loved
husband of Jill. Stepfather to
Nicki and Mark. Gramps to
Lexie and Ben.
Forever In Our Hearts
See tomorrows paper
for Funeral Details

03 April 2006

13492PEARCEMichael                   2-Jan-35                     71.32

PEARCE,
Michael (Flash), of
Alexandra Hills, passed away
Wednesday, 5th April, 2006, aged
71 years. Beloved Husband of
Laura, dearly loved Father and
Father-in-law of Lee-Ann and
Tony, Tony and Leanne, Sean and
Gillian. Cherished Grandad to their
Children and Brother of Ross and
David. Michael, was in 1 Battalion,
3 RAR and 6 RAR. He served in
Korea, Malaya, Borneo and
Vietnam.
Relatives and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend
Michaels Requiem Mass to be held
in St Anthonys Catholic Church,
St Anthonys Drive, Alexandra
Hills on Tuesday, 11th April, 2006,
commencing at 10 a.m.
No flowers by request. Donations
to Capalaba Lions Club would be
appreciated.
TONY HOLLANDS FUNERALS
Quality You Can Afford
Phone 3272 9011

10 April 2006

123450DILLONKevinEdward         9-Aug-50                    55.71

DILLON,
Kevin Edward, late of
Katherine, NT, passed away on
8 April, 2006, aged 55 years.
Beloved Husband of Anushka and
Father of Samantha, Tammy and
Christopher, and their Families.
Loved Son of Rose and Leonard
(decd), and Brother of Ivan,
Russell and Michelle.
So sadly missed
Forever in our Hearts
Family and Friends are invited to
attend Kevins Funeral Service on
Wednesday, 12 April, at Hemmant
Cemetery Chapel, corner
Hemmant and Tingalpa Road,
Hemmant, commencing at 2 p.m.
GEORGE HARTNETT FUNERALS
Holland Park _ 3849 8411
An Australian Company

11 April 2006

21310RAAFGARDINERWilliamLeonard  03-Aug-1929             76.75

GARDINER,
William Leonard (Len)
(Arab) A21310 R.A.A.F. Passed
away on 9th April, 2006.
Dearly loved Husband of the late
Coral. Much loved Father of
Kymberlie and Bill, beloved and
respected Brother of Barbara and
John, loved Uncle of Iain and Todd
and Noni and a good Friend to
many. A Service will be held at
Heritage Park Crematorium
Chapel, 113 Stuart Street, Goodna
on Tuesday, 18th April at 10 a.m.

13 April 2006

GARDINER,
William Leonard (Len)
(Arba). All Members of ACS Qld
Association are invited to attend
Lens Funeral Service at Heritage
Crematorium Chapel, 113 Stuart
Street, Goodna, on Tuesday 18th
April, at 10 a.m. and then to RSL
North Ipswich for Remembrance.
 

15 April 2006

3790181STRANGEThomasWilliam           15-Nov-45                  60.45

STRANGE. _ The Private Family
Cremation of the late Thomas
William (Tom) Strange was held
TODAY TUESDAY.

11 April 2006

STRANGE. _
Thomas William (Tom)
On Apr. 9, 2006 at home
suddenly. Dearly loved husband
of Tere. Loved brother and
brother-in-law of Marianne and
Barrie, Ken and Val and
their families.

11 April 2006

STRANGE. _ Thomas.
W-3790181 Army Vietnam
Apr. 9, 2006
The President, Committee and
Members of the Kyneton RSL
Sub Branch mourn the passing
of an esteemed member.
Condolences to the family.
LEST WE FORGET

14 April 2006

From: Eddie Tricker [mailto:etricker@ozemail.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 15 April 2006 11:32 AM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: More Sad News

G'day Terry
FYI

eddie


 

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G'Day Eddie,
The toll goes on.
Tom was 3790181 (A Vic NS) and served in 1RAR March-July 1968. He was most likely involved in FSB Coral in May 68 but I can't confirm that without reading the book.
RGDS
LEST WE FORGET
Michael.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Sad News
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:24:15 +1000
From: <SNIP>
To: <SNIP>


The follow information has just been forwarded by Bob Richardson.

It is with regret that I advise the sudden passing of Thomas William Strange. Tom suffered a massive heart attack at home last Sunday 9th April. Has been laid to rest at a private ceremony and cremation on Wednesday. Sorry for the delay in notification, but Tere only notified me last night. They had both prearranged between them that any notifications were to be kept private till after private family ceremonies were held. I've had a close relationship with Tom over the years and I was most distressed to learn of his passing long after the event. I have conveyed our condolences to Tere and will now follow up with a formal card and sash. I have arranged the welfare matters accordingly.

 

From: Eddie Tricker [mailto:etricker@ozemail.com.au]
Sent: Sunday, 16 April 2006 3:35 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Fwd: Tom Strange

G'day Terry
Message below is from one who was at Coral and who, according to his peers, acquitted himself well
regards eddie



 

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To: "Eddie Tricker" <etricker@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: Tom  Strange
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:41:18 +1000
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Yes  Eddie,  Tom  was  at  coral  and  I  did  know  him  quite  well.  I  think  he  was  in  D  Coy  or  Spt  Coy.  Hope  you  have  a  good  Easter,  am  looking  foward  to  meeting  you,  Regards  <SNIP>

21893RAAFGRAYColinJohn         05-Mar-30              76.17

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 18 April 2006 4:03 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army:
Navy:
RAAF: Yes
Number: 21893
Rank:
Forenames: Colin John
Surname: Gray
BirthDate: 5 mar 1930
DateDeath: 12 April 2006
AgeDeath: 76
CauseDeath: Heart failure
UnitDesc: No 2 Squadron
FromDate:
ToDate:
YourName: Barry Minster
YourEmail: vinmin@bigpond.net.au
RelationshipDeceased: friend
Submit: Submit
Remote Name: 10.124.130.120
Remote User: -
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Date: 18-Apr-2006
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Comments

Colin was a friend of mine - thru our involvement in Freemasonry. He was the sitting Worshipful Master of HeartBeat Galen lodge No 515 Victorian Constitution. they met at Kew Masonic Centre Victoria Barry Minster 110 Signals Squadron

ContactDetails

13 Ermington Place, Kew 3101 03 98169713

342982BEGGSGeoffreyLeonard   30-Jul-48                    57.76

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 19 April 2006 5:02 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army: Yes
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 342982
Rank:
Forenames: Geoffrey Leonard
Surname: Beggs
BirthDate: 30 July 1948
DateDeath: 12 April 2006
AgeDeath: 57
CauseDeath: Cancer
UnitDesc: RAEME
FromDate:
ToDate:
YourName: Barry Minster
YourEmail: vinmin@bigpond.net.au
RelationshipDeceased: fellow 20th Apprentice
Submit: Submit
Remote Name: 10.124.130.102
Remote User: -
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
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Comments

It is with sadness that I report that Geoff Beggs, 20th intake electrician, passed away last Wednes! day after an 18 month battle with cancer. I am sure that condolences from us all go out to his family and mates. I hope you all have a great ANZAC Day and renew old acquaintances. If you don’t march then consider doing so, otherwise this great tradition will fade away or be swamped by groups who do not truly represent the ANZAC forces and our traditions. Finally, if you know of anyone who is not on my email list and wishes to be, please have them send a note to me at Frank.Poole@bigpond.com.

ContactDetails

1733789EARLEDavidKeith            29-Apr-48                  58.01

EARLE,
David Keith, 1733789
Sargeant, RACT.
Members of the Greenbank RSL
Sub-Branch Inc. and Greenbank
RSL Services Club Inc. are invited
to attend the Funeral Service of
their late Member, as per Family
Notice in the Courier Mail of
Wednesday, 19th April 2006.
Medals should be worn.

20 April 2006

EARLE,
David (Dave). Passed away
peacefully 17.04.06. Dearly
beloved Husband of Helen. Loved
by his Children and Grandchildren,
also a Friend to many.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend Daves Farewell Service to
be held in the Mt Gravatt Chapel
(within Cemetery grounds)
followed by Interment on Thursday
20.04.06 commencing at 3.30 p.m.
SWANBOROUGH FUNERALS
1800 100 411
Browns Plains - Coopers Plains

19 April 2006

118172RAAFEDWARDSJohnJoseph      26-Apr-50                  56.02

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 19 April 2006 11:37 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army:
Navy:
RAAF: Yes
Number:
Rank: aircraftman
Forenames: john johseph
Surname: edwards
BirthDate: 26 april 1950
DateDeath: 18 august 2003
AgeDeath: 53 years
CauseDeath: -
UnitDesc: airfield defence guards
FromDate: 1968
ToDate: 1974
YourName: cam edwards
YourEmail: bullthrash76@hotmail.com
RelationshipDeceased: son
Submit: Submit
Remote Name: 10.124.130.131
Remote User: -
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Time: 09:37 AM

Comments

ContactDetails

62297NavyOLIVERKevinWilliam    11-Dec-44                 61.40

OLIVER,
Kevin William "Blue",
passed away 19th April, 2006.
Aged 61 Years
Dearly loved Husband of Elaine.
Dearly beloved Father and Father-
in-law of Geoffrey, Katherine and
Scott Gray and Renee. Much loved
Grandpop to Taya, Kim, Jess and
Sean.
Relatives and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend
Kevins Funeral Service to be held
at the Lakeview Chapel, Albany
Creek Crematorium, on Monday
24th April, 2006, at 10 a.m.
ALEX GOW FUNERALS
Brisbane _ Ph. 3852 1501
100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED

21 April 2006

N225095RAAFFURBANKPatriciaAnn      11-Mar-42                  64.17

-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Dirou [mailto:dirouville@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Monday, 24 April 2006 11:10 AM
To: Fogarty, Terry
Subject: Pat Furbank

RAAF N225095        FURBANK     Patricia           Ann     11-Mar-42                  64.17             

Just to let you know that Pat passed away 27 January 2006 .  I received

this via Wings magazine.

Cheers,

Diane

4717978KIRKHAMKeithHilton        15-Jun-45                   60.89

KIRKHAM, Keith Hilton (Pommie).
Passed away peacefully at Greenslopes Hospital on Thursday 20th April 2006. Aged 60 years.
Dearly loved husband of Sandy. Loved father of Bow, Jackie (deceased) and Kent. Much loved Granddad of Damian, Lars, Joanna, Thomas and Kirra-Rose.
Now in Gods care.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Keiths funeral service to be held at St Josephs Catholic Church, Frances Street, Tweed Heads on Friday 28th April 2006 at 1pm. Following the service, the cortege will proceed to the Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery.
*

 

22 April 2006

27436HINKLEYEdwardBarry          12-Jun-31                   74.93

HINKLEY,
(Clark) Edward Barry
passed away on Anzac Day.
Aged 74 Years
Dearly loved Husband of Shirley,
loved Father and Father-in-law of
Sandra and David, Rob and Trish,
Julie and Darcy. Loving
Grandfather of Mark, Brad, Jayce,
Bree, Travis, Jared and Ryan. Best
mate of John and Shirley.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend a Service for Clark to be held
in the East Chapel, Mount
Thompson Crematorium,
tomorrow Friday 28th April 2006
commencing at 11.30 a.m.
ALEX GOW FUNERALS
Brisbane Ph: 3852 1501
100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED

27 April 2006

From: Nick Quigley [mailto:nickq@cqnet.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 27 April 2006 9:13 AM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Fw: re funeral notice

----- Original Message -----

From: R Bannan

To: Robert J Bannan

Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:18 AM

Subject: Fw: re funeral notice

All Sappers

Sad news regarding the passing of Edward Barry 'Clark" Hinkley.

His funeral is to be held in the East Chapel Mount Thompson Crematorium tomorrow Friday 28th April 2006 commencing at 11.30am.

He was one of our early members, many will remember him in one of the following postings - SSM 17 Construction Sqn (Vietnam) SSM 7 Fd Sqn, Trg WO1 5 FER, CRE Branch 1 MD, RSM 2 FER.

Regards

UBIQUE

Bob Bannan

President

Sapper Association Qld

17657HUGHESDennisRichard      1-Apr-43                     63.12

HUGHES,
Dennis Richard, late of
Redbank Plains. Passed away
peacefully on 25th April, 2006,
aged 63 years. Dearly beloved
Husband of Lorraine, Father of
Anthony, Stepfather to Charmaine,
Christine and Tania. Stepfather-
in-law and Step-grandad to their
Families. Loved Brother to Sybil,
Leonard and Edwin.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend Dennis Funeral at St
Francis Xavier Catholic Church,
Goodna on 28th April, 2006, at
11 a.m., to be followed by a Military
Burial Service at the Goodna
Cemetery. An open casket will take
place at the Church, at 10.30 a.m.
L.R. THOMAS _ PH. 3281 7961
Ipswich Family Owned

27 April 2006

1410730MORGANPhilipGeorge    24-May-33                 72.98

MORGAN,
Philip George.
141O730, late of Kallangur.
Dearly loved Husband of Jean,
loved Dad and Father-in-law of
Andrew and Cheryl, Les and Vikki,
Shane and Coral, Carol and Dave
Gatt and Paul. Much loved Poppie
and Gramps of their Families.
Relatives and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend a
celebration of Phils Life which will
be held in the Caboolture &
Districts Crematorium Chapel,
Tallowwood Drive, Deception Bay,
Friday 28th April, 2006, at 10 a .m.
KENTON ROSS_ 3285 5155
1185 Anzac Ave Kallangur
A Caring Funeral Service

27 April 2006

217670RAAFSPENCERJohnNiel 05-Aug-39                  66.77

SPENCER,
John Niel, late of Inala,
former Group Captain R.A.A.F.
Passed away peacefully.
Much loved Partner of Shirley,
cherished Friend of Jennifer and
her Family, Lorraine and her
Family.
Johns farewell will be held at
Centenary Memorial Gardens,
Federation Chapel, 353 Wacol
Station Road, Sumner, 3 p.m.
Friday, 28th April, 2006.
Tired and weary you made no fuss,
you tried so hard to stay with us,
you suffered so much and told so
few, you never deserved what you
went through.
ALEX GOW FUNERALS
Brisbane Ph: 3852 1501
100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED

27 April 2006

216155STCLAIRChristopherJohn                     8-Aug-38             67.77

ST CLAIR,
Christopher John
(Curly) passed away 25.04.06.
Relatives and Friends are warmly
invited to attend Johns Farewell
Service, to be held at Mt Gravatt
Crematorium Chapel, Mains Road,
Macgregor, on Friday, 28th April,
commencing at 1 p.m.
SWANBOROUGH FUNERALS
Ph 188 100 411
Coopers Plains _ Browns Plains

27 April 200

ST CLAIR,
Christopher John.
Members of the Greenbank RSL
Sub-Branch Inc. and Greenbank
RSL Services Club Inc. are invited
to attend the Funeral Service of
their late Member, as per Family
Notice in The Courier-Mail of
Thursday, 27 April, 2006.
Medals should be worn.

28 April 2006

1734189SHEILSMaxwellLeslie      16-Oct-47                   58.57

SHEILS, Maxwell Leslie.
Suddenly, tragically.
A more true blue Aussie you couldnt get. Grandfather, father, boxer, axeman, farmer, miner, builder, soldier, patriot of Australia. Honest, reliable, loyal mate. Served in Vietnam with courage, as a machine gunner with 6 Platoon, B Company, 6 RAR/NZ.
I will miss you, loyal mate and brother-in-arms.
Deepest sympathy to Jill and family.
From Peter ("Dutchy") Derdowski and family.
Advance Australia Fair.
Rest in peace.

28 April 2006

SHEILS, Maxwell Leslie.
Tragically taken from us on 24th April 2006, aged 58 years.
Dearly loved husband of Jill, cherished step-dad of Mary-anne, Tim and Trudy. Wonderful poppy of his 10 grandchildren.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the celebration of Maxs life on Wednesday 3rd May 2006 at St Josephs Catholic Church, Francis Street, Tweed Heads at 12 noon, followed by a graveside service at the Tweed Valley Cemetery, Everon Road, Duranbah.
*

 

28 April 2006

SHEILS,
Maxwell Leslie. Tragically
taken from us on 24th April 2006,
aged 58 years. Dearly loved
Husband of Jill, cherished Stepdad
of Mary-anne, Tim, and Trudy.
Wonderful Poppy of his 10
Grandchildren.
Family and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend the
celebration of Maxs life on
Wednesday 3rd May at St Josephs
Catholic Church, Francis Street,
Tweed Heads, at 12 noon, followed
by Graveside Service at Tweed
Valley Cemetery, Eviron Road
Duranbah.

28 April 2006

27466NavyDOYLEJosephEdward 13-Apr-27                  79.10

DOYLE, Joseph Edward (Joe).
Late of Southport, passed away peacefully on ANZAC Day.
Beloved husband of the late Ailsa Doyle.
Relatives and friends of Gregory, Graham, Michael, Jon and Jo-Ellen and Peter (deceased) and their respective families are warmly invited to attend the funeral of their much loved father, father-in-law and Pop, Joe Doyle, to leave the Firth Memorial Chapel, 18 Tonga Place Parkwood, on conclusion of service commencing at 11am on Tuesday 2nd May 2006, for the Southport Lawn Cemetery.
*

 

28 April 2006

15962STANDFASTWilliamRaymond        29-Mar-39                  67.13

From: Nick Quigley [mailto:nickq@cqnet.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 27 April 2006 10:14 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Fw: Vale - Bill Standfast
Importance: High

----- Original Message -----

From: Secretary VVAA QLD

To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;

Cc: Qld State Treasurer ; Qld State Senior VP Les ; Qld State President ; Qld State Junior VP Rob

Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 4:18 PM

Subject: Vale - Bill Standfast

Ladies and Gentlemen

It is my sad duty to forward the attached email.

I am sure that all members join me in passing

our condolences to Bill's family and friends.

regards

Peter Thorne
State Secretary
VVAA (Qld Branch) Inc.
79 Narangba Road KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Phone: 07-3285 2306
'Once victims, now achievers.'

----- Original Message -----

From: Secretary

To: 

Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:20 AM

Subject: Bill Standfast

Please be advised that Bill Standfast, Vice President of the Townsville Sub-Branch

passed away of a massive heart attack at his home on 26 April 2006 at 0620am.

Bill Was a hard working member of long standing in this Sub-Branch and his presence

will be missed by all who knew him. 

His funeral will be at the Townsville Crematorium on Tuesday 02 May at 1530.

Peter, would you please put this out to your address groups.

Kindest Regards,

Les Ring

Vale:            William Raymond Standfast

Known affectionately as Uncle Bill, Billy and Russco Billy

Born 29^th of March 1939 and departed on 26^th April 2006

Bill has been a passionate supporter of Veterans and has been a well known member of the veteran community in Townsville.  He had two tours of duty in South Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 and served with HQ 1ALSG, Det 52 SUP PL and 25 SUP PL RAASC.  Bill has been a long time member of the Townsville Sub-Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and has served on the committee for many years.  He was currently serving as Vice President of the Sub-Branch.  Bill was also a member of the Townsville RSL and the Townsville TPI Association.

Bill was an ardent supporter of the younger generation of veterans now experiencing many of the problems suffered by his generation.  He opened his heart and his house to anyone that needed a kind word or any other plea for help.

Bill is survived by his wife Margaret, their children Billy and Leah.  Daughter in Law Sofie, and their children Wesley, Louis and Mikyla and Son in Law Stephen Lowe and their children Sarah and Blaire.

Remembered always by his mates at the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and members of the Townsville RSL, Townsville TPI Association and the Vietnam Veterans Federation as well as many young veterans that came into contact with him.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Brisbane Children’s Hospital thank you.  No flowers please.

The Presidents of the below listed organisations invite all members of all ex-service associations and many friends from the wider community to attend his funeral at the Townsville Crematorium on Tuesday 02^nd May commencing at 3.30pm.

Medals to be worn if applicable.

Lest We Forget

STANDFAST,
William Raymond
(Bill/ Russo Billy)
SERVICE NO. 15962 - 1 RAR)
Late of Kirwan. Passed away
suddenly at home on Wednesday
morning, 26th April, 2006.
Beloved Husband of Margaret.
Much loved Father and Father-in-
law of Billy and Sofie, Leah and
Stephen Lowe (Brisbane).
Cherished Pop of Sarah, Blaire,
Wesley, Louis and Mikyla. Sadly
missed Brother, Brother-in-law,
Uncle, Great Uncle and Cousin of
the Rockett, Standfast and Pollard
Families.
Aged 67 years
- Memories Are Forever -
All Relatives and Friends of BILL
are respectfully invited to attend
his FUNERAL SERVICE, which
will commence at 3.30 p.m. THIS
TUESDAY, 2ND MAY, 2006 at the
Woongarra Crematorium Chapel,
Bruce Highway, Townsville.
FITZGERALDS FUNERALS
564 Sturt Street, Townsville. 4810
Phone (07) 4724 4000 All Hours

29 April 2006

STANDFAST, William Raymond (Bill / Russo, Billy).
(SERVICE NO 15962 - 1 RAR)
Late of Kirwan. Passed away suddenly at home on
Wednesday morning 26th April, 2006. Beloved
Husband of Margaret. Much loved Father and
Father-in-law of Billy and Sofie, Leah and Stephen
Lowe (Brisbane). Cherished ``Pop of Sarah, Blaire,
Wesley, Louis and Mikyla. Sadly missed Brother,
Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle and Cousin of the
Rockett, Standfast and Pollard Families.
Aged 67 years
~ Memories are Forever ~
All Relatives and Friends of BILL are respectfully
invited to attend his FUNERAL SERVICE, which will
commence at 3.30 p.m. THIS TUESDAY 2nd MAY,
2006 at the Woongarra Crematorium Chapel, Bruce
Highway, Townsville.
No Flowers by Request
donations to
ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 99, Herston, QLD 4006
VALE: WILLIAM RAYMOND STANDFAST
Members of the above organisations are respectfully
invited to attend the Funeral Service for their late
Comrade-in-arms WILLIAM RAYMOND STANDFAST
(SERVICE NO 15962 - 1 RAR) which will commence as
per family notice.
BILL has been a passionate supporter of Veterans and
has been a well known member of the veteran
community in Townsville. He had two tours of duty in
South Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 and served with HQ
1ALSG, Det 52 SUP PL and 25 SUP PL RAASC. BILL
has been a long time member of the Townsville
Sub-Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of
Australia and has served on the committee for many
years. He was currently serving as Vice President of
the Sub-Branch. BILL was also a member of the
Townsville RSL and the Townsville TPI Association.
BILL was an ardent supporter of the younger
generation of veterans now experiencing many of the
problems suffered by his generation. He opened his
heart and his house to anyone that needed a kind word
or any other plea for help.
Remembered always by his mates at the Vietnam
Veterans Association of Australia and members of the
Townsville RSL, Townsville TPI Association and the
Vietnam Veterans Federation as well as many young
veterans that came into contact with him.
Medals to be worn if applicable.
~ Lest We Forget ~

29 April 2006

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Deaths (2 notices received): PRATT. _ Robert (Bob). Passed away peacefully at Amity at Queenscliff Nursing Home on Apr. 27, 2006. Much loved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Vicki and Kerri, father-in-law of John and Wayne. Grandfather of Adam, Natalie, Robert, Julie, Simone and Tanya, great-grandpa of Shae, Rory, Hannah, Jakobi, Abby, Joshua and Lydia. Always in our hearts 29 April 2006 PRATT. _ Robert D. The President, Committee and Members of the AATTV Assoc. Victoria regret the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend and offer our deepest sympathy to his family. ``We Remember 29 April 2006

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PRATT. _ Robert (Bob).
Passed away peacefully at
Amity at Queenscliff Nursing
Home on Apr. 27, 2006.
Much loved husband of Joyce.
Loving father of Vicki and Kerri,
father-in-law of John and
Wayne. Grandfather of Adam,
Natalie, Robert, Julie, Simone
and Tanya, great-grandpa of
Shae, Rory, Hannah, Jakobi,
Abby, Joshua and Lydia.
Always in our hearts

29 April 2006

PRATT. _ Robert D.
The President, Committee and
Members of the AATTV Assoc.
Victoria regret the passing of
our esteemed colleague and
friend and offer our deepest
sympathy to his family.
``We Remember

29 April 2006

PRATT. _ The funeral service for
Mr Bob Pratt will be held in the
Geelong chapel of Tattersall
Funeral Care, 130 Bellarine
Highway, Newcomb on
WEDNESDAY (May 3) at
11.00 am.
Private cremation
Returned service personnel are
respectively invited to attend.

29 April 2006