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Name: Jervis, Ronald Vincent Rank: LT Regimental No: 243210 Trade: Vehicle Mechanic Year Joined: 04 Jan 60 Years Served: 9 Date Deceased: 16 Jun 17 | Fellow Veterans & Friends, It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of our mate Ron Jarvis today, Friday 16 June 2017. Ron was admitted to hospital two days ago and suffered a massive heart attack today. Ron was from Portland, NSW and joined the Australian Regular Army on 4 January 1960 as a 15th Intake Army Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic. He served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant with 102 Field Workshop RAEME in 1968-69. Ron was crematated at a private service. http://www.vietnamroll.gov.au/Certificate.aspx?VeteranId=1276846 May Ron rest in peace Lest we forget. Peter (blue) Atkinson |  |
Name: Snowdon, Peter Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 23 Apr 17 | It is with great sadness I advise that my Husband, Peter Snowdon, lost his fight against cancer and passed away at St Vincent's Private Hospital last night (23rd April 2017)
I take this opportunity to say that I am in awe of and will remain eternally grateful for friendship, respect and ongoing contact which you have unstintingly extended to Peter. This ongoing care had enabled him to maintain his self worth and pride despite his debilitating grave illness.
Anzac day is on Tuesday so I expect will be unable to advise you of final service arrangement till Wednesday at the earliest. It will take some time for our children to make arrangements to return to Australia. Thank you Maree Snowdon
Wednesday 3rd May 2017 at 11:30 am. Metropolitan Funeral Chapel 224 Newnham Rd. Mt. Gravatt There will be light refreshments following the service. Following the service Peter will be privately taken for Cremation at Mt Thompson Medals to be worn
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Name: Larsen, Peter Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: 1201747 Trade: Fitter Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 07 Apr 17 | 1201747 Peter Larsen, 23rd Intake Army Apprentice F&T Peter had a stroke on Wednesday 5th April and did not recover, passing away on Friday 7th April. He had his family with him, wife Laurene and sons Warwick and Christopher. Warwick informed me that Peter's wishes were to have no service and a simple cremation, and the family will have a memorial service in the future He and Laurene have been a couple since he was 19, and to send condolences to the family the home address is Picnic Bay Queensland 4819 Peter served in RAEME from 1971 - 1976 |  |
Name: Jones, Jim Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Vehicle Mechanic Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 26 Mar 17 | Jim passed away this morning at 0100 hrs after a long battle with cancer. Jim was one of our early ASM’s in the aviation capability. He was originally a 13th Intake VM, was with 183 Recce Flt PNG from 1973 to 1975. He also served in various other appointments in Amberley, Oakey and Townsville. There will not be a funeral in accordance with Jimmy`s wishes. If you would like to contact Jims family details are: His wife is Pamela and the family home is at 94 Coutts Drive, Bushland Beach, 4818 Qld |  |
Name: Coleman, Peter "Boonga" Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: 1204601 Trade: Fitter Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 12 Mar 17 | It is with deep regret that I inform you that Peter Coleman passed away last night after his long fight with cancer. Jo and I spoke this morning and she will provide further information in regard to funeral arrangements. I will keep everyone informed. RIP Boonga, a champion taken far too soon. 1204601 Peter (Boonga Coleman) was a 28th intake Apprentice Fitter. funeral details are: Memorial Hall Kennedy Street Kilcoy. Monday 20th March at 2.00pm, followed by cortege to Kilcoy cemetery. |  |
Name: Anderson, Barry Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: 2790111 Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 06 Mar 17 | Barry was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in late February. Despite chemotherapy in Canberra clearing away the leukaemia there was too much damage to other organs and Barry slipped away on Monday 6th March. The family held a private cremation but there will be a Memorial Service for Barry, Classes 2/68 and 3/68, at the Broulee Surf Club at 1100 hrs for 1130 hrs on Friday 24th March. Broulee is south of Bateman’s Bay. We hope that many Scheyvillians can attend the service. Barry Anderson | |
Name: Rooney, James "Jimmy" McNulty Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 24 Feb 17 | Jimmy "Late of Bribie Island. Passed away peacefully on 24.02.17 Aged 99 Years Loving Husband of Sheila (dec'd). Proud Dad of Patricia (dec'd), Kevin, Sheila (dec'd), Sean, and Liam. A much loved Grandaddy and Great-grandaddy. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Jimmy's Life, which will be held at the Bribie Island Uniting Church, Webster Street, Bongaree, on Saturday, 04.03.17, commencing at 10 a. m. | |
Name: Sullivan, John Rank: WO2 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: RAAOC Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 25 Dec 16 | We have the sad news of advising the loss of 27773 WO2 John Sullivan RAAOC early Christmas morning. John served with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt from 23 November 1966 until 03 April 1967. Post-Vietnam John served with 182 Recce Flt in Singapore/Malaya from 22 April 1968 until 21 November 1970. John was a proud soldier, devoted husband and father who is survived by his wife Pauline, six children and numerous grand and great grand-children. |  |
Name: Wilson, Alan Rank: WO1 Regimental No: 243305 Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 28 Dec 16 | It is with deep sadness that we advise that Alan William Wilson passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, 28 December 2016. On Christmas Day we received a message from Melinda Cox advising that he Dad, Alan, had been admitted to the John Hunter Hospital with renal failure and he was not considered to be with us much longer. The funeral service for Alan was held on Tuesday 03 January at 1pm at the Fry Bros Chapel located on the corner of 48 Banks Street in East Maitland. Phone 02 4933 6155. 243305 Alan William Wilson was born on 30 January 1946 at Penrith, NSW. At the age of 16 Alan joined the Army in January 1962 as a 17th intake Army Apprentice, Vehicle Mechanic. After completing his apprentice training he was subsequently posted to RAEME Aviation at 16 ALA Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley in late 1966 early 1967. Alan was posted to 161 (Indep) Recce Flt in Vietnam from 02 December 1968 until 28 November 1969 as a Corporal engine fitter. From Vietnam it was back to RAAF Base Amberley for Alan and to 1 Aviation Regiment Workshop until 1972 when he was posted to England to do his Artificers Course. From England he was posted to Training Company at 5 Base Workshop at the Army Aviation Base at Oakey until December 1978 when he was posted to 161 Recce Squadron at Holsworthy as the WO1 ASM of the squadron workshop. Alan was the ASM of the squadron workshop until January 1981 when Joe Ottobrino replaced Alan. Alan was an outstanding tradesman, supervisor and instructor within RAME Aviation. After retiring Alan set up and operated a home tune business in the Maitland/Newcastle area for many years.< | |
Name: Morris, Rod Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 22 Feb 17 | Some sad news - I have received the following from Len Avery and Wally Rotow, but I spoke to Pat, Rod’s partner today , and his passing was fairly easy and quick. Her email below provides some details of his illness. No details on the funeral yet.
Sadly I have to tell you that Rod passed away last Wednesday,Feb 22. In Mackay, Qld. He had a long year health wise with numerous tests on heart,lung and kidneys. Then on Jan 23 he was diagnosed with aggressive pancreatic cancer but was already too weak to undergo treatment. He passed away quietly with myself, his son and my daughter by his side. He stubbornly held on for a trip to Hawaii and with help of my sister and brother-in-law he spent his 71st birthday visiting the USS Arizona Memorial and the Aviation Museum, which was what he really wanted to do. Always remained a "Possum" at heart and I have no doubt he will re-join the ranks so to speak. Rod wa born in Birmingham,UK 22 Nov. 1945 and migrated to Australia in 1956 with his family and lived in Adelaide until we moved to Mackay.
A gentle soul who will be missed very much. | |
Name: Seery, Phyliss Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 10 Jan 17 | It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Phyliss Seery (Mother of Mardy Seery - RAQ Member 278 ). SEERY, Phillys May Late of Carindale Lodge. Passed away peacefully on10th January 2017, Aged 101 Years. Loved Wife of Mick (Dec'd) Beloved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Margaret, Michael, Lyndell, Luke, Adam, Tania, Matt, Ben, Nick, Emma and Rachel. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Phillys's Life at MT Thompson Memorial Gardens 329 Nursery Road, Holland Park on Thursday, 19th January, 2017 Commencing at 10.00am, in the West Chapel Funerals |  |
Name: Meiklejohn, Meryl Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 30 Dec 16 | It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Meryl Meiklejohn. Meryl Meiklejohn, widow of Stewart Sinclair Meiklejohn (passed away 28 March 2011, 11th Intake Electrician and member of the OCS Graduating Class of 1961/62) passed away 30 December at the RSL Retirement Community Care Carrington Qld, aged 79. Service at Mt Gravatt Crematorium, Mains Road McGregor on Wednesday 4 January 2017 at 2 pm. No flowers by request. Donations to Melanoma Institute Australia. | |
Name: Smith, Eddie Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Recovery Mechanic Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 12 Dec 16 | It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Eddie Smith from the Philippines. Our old reccy mech. Eddie took quite ill last early Nov.2016 and was admitted to the best hospital here in CEBU CITY , after a week the diagnosis cancer tumors in the colon and the same in the pancreas and lots of other problems. After a week he was discharged from hospital on 21 Nov 16 and returned home to his wife and two kids in Dumaguete City ,NEGROS PH. I last visited Ed on the 12th Dec about 2 PM , he was very thin/frail , had probs talking etc, Later that day , I was contacted by his wife who advised me that Ed had passed away at approx. 6.30 PM. A cremation service was carried out Last Wed 14th Dec with about fifty people in attendance. | |
Name: Brown, Stuart Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 29 Nov 16 | It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Stuart Brown. Stuart passed in Sydney on Tuesday evening 29 November 2016 from Natural causes. He was a 32nd class Apprentice who serviced in the corps of Engineers. Funeral details will be posted when available. | |
Name: Dean, Eric Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: 22 Nov 16 Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 22 Nov 16 | Eric's funeral service will take place next Thursday December 1st at 11am at Bundanoon Church of England, Church Street Bundanoon. For those members who are unable attend and would like to send condolences to Faye Dean and family, please do so by sending message of support to..........
It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Eric Dean, who succumbed to his long battle with poor health. Should you wish to pass on your condolences to Faye, you may do so via Faye's email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Lest We Forget
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Name: Spence, Ian William Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: 55266 Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 24 Oct 16 | Ex 103 RAEME Workshops 55266 Ian William Spence Vietnam Veteran Loved brother of Marlene and the late Nona, Margaret and Janice. Condolences to Eillen, Paul and Tracy | |
Name: Power, John Rank: MAJ Regimental No: 5/8610 Trade: 9th Class Appy Year Joined: 01 Jan 56 Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Nov 16 | Many of John's Army mates would like to attend John's service as a show of respect and the Association would like to provide a wreath if you are happy for us to do so. Please let me know if you are ok with this or if you would prefer an alternative arrangement. The funeral will be a Cremation Service at the East Chapel Pinnaroo commencing at 1030 hrs MONDAY 7th Nov 16. By request of the family there will be a National Flag draping the casket but with no service accoutrements adorning the casket, last post or ODE delivered. Poppies will be available. Major John Power MID who as Capt OC 1Fd Sqn Wksp RAEME Nui Dat was given credit for his part in the development of the loose tyre outrigger fitted on HM Flit the M113A1 that became the eradication solution to the dreaded barrier minefield that was responsible for around 40% of Aust Army casualties around Phouc Tuy when the enemy reset our mines to their advantage. A short video can be seen here https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F04358/ A conscience hard working NCO and later Officer who demonstrated good leadership wherever he served and worked long and hard in later life as a volunteer veteran claims advocate out of RSL HQ Perth until his illness kept him away. A credit to himself his family and the Corp. Farewell old mate sleep easy job well done. Rest now in peace. Thanks John.
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Name: Spence, Ian Rank: SGT Regimental No: 55262 Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 23 Oct 16 | It is my sad duty to report that Ian Spence has passed away on Sun 23 Oct 2016. For further details and funeral arrangement please contact Cas on 0431 689 865 | |
Name: Lewis, David Rank: CFN Regimental No: 1734759 Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 30 Aug 16 | Received a note from the QLD Sappers Assoc Qld (via Derek Stevenson) on the Passing of a Nasho CFN 1734759 David Raymond LEWIS on 30 Aug 16 . David served with 17 Construction Squadron Workshops 23/9/69 – 27/8/70 Rest in Peace –Arte Et Marte. | |
Name: Dean, John Rank: BRIG Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: 01 Jan 55 Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 10 Jun 16 | It is my sad duty to report to you the passing early this morning of my Dad, Brigadier John Dean, ex Director of the Corps. He passed peacefully the weekend after joyously celebrating his 94th birthday. I would be please if you might pass this onto everyone in the Corp and to anyone you believe may have known him or served with him. He was a proud soldier and great respecter of the Corp and all the valiant service its members rendered in the many areas of its operations. Unfortunately, I am not able to advise the date of his funeral as there are delaying circumstances at this stage, but I will advise you as soon as I have details so as to advise anyone who may wish to attend. | |
Name: Campbell, Mal Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Electrical Fitter Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: Not Provided | It is with much sadness & regret I have the unpleasant task of advising Ex Apprentice Mal Campbell, 22nd intake Electrical Fitter & ASM of ‘C’ Company in 1969 passed away peacefully at 1635 Thursday 28 April. His wife & two sons were with him when he passed away following a gallant fight against terminal leukaemia. The funeral service for Mal Campbell will be held at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, 405 Cessnock Road, Ryhope NSW 2283 (it is a short distance from the M1) commencing at 1300 (1.00 pm) Friday 6th May 2016. The service will include a “Soldiers Tribute” however Mal requested the laying of poppies & wearing of medals be excluded. Immediately following the service refreshments will be served in the nearby function room within the grounds of the Park. All who new Mal are invited to attend. Thanks & regards Keith Lowe | |
Name: Higgins, Alex Rank: LTCOL Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Fitter Machinist and Armament Artificer Year Joined: 01 Jan 41 Years Served: 36 Date Deceased: 17 Dec 15 | Alex passed away on December 17, aged 89. He is survived by Margaret, their four children, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An Obituary in the Sunshine Coast Daily can be found here. |  |
Name: Brazier, Doug Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 25 Feb 16 | Doug Brazier was an esteemed long-time Member of the RAEME Association (Vic) Inc. He was awarded Life Membership in 1996. Doug passed away on 25th February at BlueCross The Boulevard Aged Care in Mill Park aged 94 years. Doug will be sorely missed by his mates in the RAEME Association of Victoria and the wider community. Funeral details are: Jensen Funerals |  |
Name: Singh, William (Billy) Rank: CPL Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Recovery Mechanic Year Joined: 01 Jan 69 Years Served: 38 Date Deceased: 26 Oct 14 | Corporal William (Billy) Signh. Has passed away. Bill was a recce mech with many years of service. He served in W A at 5 EME Svcs in the course of his service
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Name: Cuddihy, Ray Rank: Unknown Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 07 Sep 14 | Member of the RAEME Association of Victoria | |
Name: Trickett, Edward Robert Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: 17780 Trade: Airframe Fitter Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 06 Aug 14 | We have just received the following message from Richard Mueller advising that Ed Trickett passed away on Wednesday 06 August 2014. Sadly, we were not aware that Ed had been sick. If you would like to send a card or message to his wife Trish please contact the QLD Welfare Member. | |
Name: Stansfield , Robert ( Bob) Rank: SGT Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Vehicle Mechanic Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Aug 14 | It is with saddness and regret that I announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Stansfield on Friday 1st August. For those who would like to attend, his funeral will be held on Thursday 7th August 1300hrs at North Chapel Leppington Lawn Cemetary Camden Valley Way Leppington followed by a celebration of Bob's colourful life at Ingleburn RSL.
Notified by Lynne Spinks | |
Name: Ryan, John 'Skeeta' Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Fitter and Turner Year Joined: 10 Jan 57 Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 09 Jul 14 | We have been advised of the tragic drowning of John ‘Skeeta’ Ryan in a accident on a dam on the Darling Downs on 09 July 2014. |  |
Name: Curtain RA, Curley Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 21 Jun 14 | Just received the sad news of Curly's passing, he was a 7th Intake VM and spent many years as an instructor at RTC. He passed away in Mollymook NSW on the 21/6/14. | |
Name: Reid, Don Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 07 Jun 14 | The sad news of the passing Don Reid, 7th intake. May he rest in peace. Regards | |
Name: Roca, Frank Rank: WO2 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Art Gun Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 20 May 14 | I have just been notified by Mrs Julie Roca of the passing of her husband Frank Roca.Frank served in 102 Fd WKSP Vietnam from 6/6/67 to 2/7/68, he was a corporal there. I served with him in 81 in the new 106 Fd Wksp at Coopers Plains, he was a WO2 Art Gun.I believe his funeral will be on Wednesday. There should be a notice in the paper either tomorrow or Monday ***The following notice appeared in the Courier Mail ***** ROCA, Francisco Romano Passed away peacefully on May 20th. 2014. Aged 68 Years Dearly beloved Husband of Julie. Loving Father and Father-in-Law of Tarlene, Kelda and Dion and Rowena. Proud Grandfather of six. A Celebration of Frank’s Life is to be held on Wednesday, 28 May, 2014, at Great Southern Memorial Park, 1774-1794 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook. at 11 a.m. . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia Foundation would be appreciated. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Browns Plains _ 3800 7500 | |
Name: Kearns, George Rank: WO1 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 17 May 14 | I wish to advise you of the passing of our colleague George F. Kearns at 4.20pm Sunday 17 May at Bridgetown. The service will be held at the Crematorium Chapel, Hales St, Bunbury on Friday 23rd of May 2014 at 1pm | |
Name: CARDWELL , Gary Bruce Rank: CFN Regimental No: 325462 Trade: Veh Mech Year Joined: 02 Jan 83 Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 19 Jun 87 | 38th class apprentices RAEME members are no longer with us | |
Name: SHIRLEY , Kerran Todd Rank: CFN Regimental No: 554487 Trade: Veh Mech Year Joined: 02 Jan 83 Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 27 Apr 94 | 38th class apprentices RAEME members are no longer with us | |
Name: Henderson nee Smith, Veronica Rank: CFN Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 15 Apr 14 | A call from Errolyn McKenna advising that Veronica Henderson, nee Smith, passed away this morning following a long illness. Veronica served with RAEME as a Reservist in various Units at Bulimba Barracks. Errolyn thought Veronica did not want a Funeral Service but I will keep you informed. | |
Name: Stokoe, Ali Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 07 Apr 14 | The RAEME Association of WA were recently informed of the passing of Ali Stokoe on 4 Sep 2013. Ali was a very active 93 year old who passed away peacefully in hospital shortly after his heart aneurysm burst. May he rest in peace. | |
Name: Davis, Ian Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 10 Feb 14 | Major Ian Davis Sadly we have been informed that former colleague Ian Davis passed away on Thursday evening 6 Feb 2014 aged 69. Although not a member of the association, Ian would be widely known amongst the ARES RAEME family from his many years of service, in both SNCO/WO and Officer postings. Funeral arrangements will be passed on as soon as these are known. RAEME Association NSW Arte et Marte | |
Name: McIntyre, Douglas James Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 03 Feb 14 | Hi all The following notice was in the Courier Mail I have found that Doug was a National Serviceman and served with RAEME in Korea McINTYRE, Douglas James O. A. M. Passed away, 30th January, 2014. Aged 80 Years Dearly loved Husband of Elva. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Sharyn and Robert, Janet and Keith, Robert and Bernadette and Ann-Louise and James. Adored "Grampy" to Lachlan, Will and Jack, Emily and Ella. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Doug's Funeral Service, to be held at St Augustine's Anglican Church, 9 Charlton Street, Hamilton, at 1 p. m. , Tuesday, 4th February, 2014, followed by a Private Burial. Arte et Marte | |
Name: LECKENBY, Ken Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 21 Sep 13 | Please find below the details of Ken's Remembrance on 27-Sept-2013 - changed to 1pm. Please fwd to people you think would like to know. LECKENBY, Ken aged 74 years, late of Birkdale, Redlands. Ken passed away in Vietnam on Saturday, 14 September, 2013 after a tragic road accident, while on a trip down memory lane with old army friends. Beloved husband of May, father of Karen, Susan and Gavin, and grandfather of Kyle, Scott and Caitlin. A Memorial Service will be held at Redlands RSL in Cleveland at 1 pm on Friday, 27 September, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Family, friends and former army apprentices and colleagues are welcome to come along, share stories and remember the good times. | |
Name: Leckenby RG, Ken Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 16 Sep 13 | Hi All Today, Wed 18-Sept, here in HCMC, we had Ken's cremation - a beautiful, cathartic and peaceful experience. May and Karen were picked up in the consulate car and driven to the mortuary where Dad was waiting. We were able to view him and spend time with him before he was loaded into a special van. We followed the van in our car to the Intercontinental Funeral Home, which is well out of the city. We were able sit by him, pray and meditate in beautiful peaceful surrounds, before he was taken in for cremation. His ashes will be delivered to us in the afternoon tomorrow (Thursday 19-Sept) with the cremation certificate so that he can fly with us. We 3 will fly home on Friday 20-Sept 12.30pm Singapore Airlines. Will send more soon when Memorial Ceremony is confirmed.. All the best May and Karen xoxoxoxo Thank you John. I am printing off all condolence emails and will g | |
Name: CAMPBELL, Colin Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 26 Aug 13 | 32463 Lt Col Colin Campbell, ex-RAEME, passed away Sunday 25 August 2013 on the Gold Coast, aged 83. The following was received via the RAEME Association | |
Name: Brennan , Arthur Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 17 Jul 13 | Hi Jim More bad news for the 9th intake, Arthur Brennan, (vm), passed away in his sleep last night after many years of pain with cancer. Death notice should be in tomorrow papers, Vic Sun and Age. He made a great effort to make the re-union at Mornington, in May, and was able to speak to friends and class mates over that week-end. Kevin Martin Long time friend The funeral will be at 10.30am Monday (22/7/13) at Tobin Bros , 505 Princes Highway, Noble Park. Arte et Marte | |
Name: Critchley, Dave Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 25 Jun 13 | Good Morning All Received the sad news this morning from Norm Wells that Dave Critchley has passed away. Dave was a ninth intake apprentice and a long serving member of the corps, he served with 102 Field Workshop in Vietnam in 1969/70. Please pass this info on to those who knew Dave. Lest We Forget Garry Whykes | |
Name: Kwas, Bruno Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 17 Jun 13 | This message is forwarded from Len Avery: "It is with deep sadness that I post this message. I have just received a phone call from Marilyn K to advise that Bruno passed away peacefully, today, 13 June 2013. 18808 Bruno Kwas was born on 27 April 1946. Bruno had been battling deteriorating health, due to the effects of cancer, for the past few years however the cancer had recently spread to his brain and as it was a secondary cancer/tumour there was little the doctors could do to stop the growth and impact of the cancer. Bruno had been in palliative care for the past few weeks while family and friends have been at his bedside providing the love and care that he richly deserved. Bruno joined the Army in 1963 as an Army Apprentice at Balcombe in Victoria. Bruno | |
Name: EVERETT, DAVID Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 15 May 13 | Hi all I received this from Jeff last night. Hi John, It is my unpleasant duty to ask you to post a notice on the Passing of David Everett a 33 Intake VM, RAEME Soldier who gained entry to the SAS during his military career. David was a character - a rogue and even spent some time on the wrong side of the Law - David wrote a Book titled SHADOW WARRIOR and when I last saw him at the APPY Reunion in Albury, he had done a lot of good to attone for his misadventures. David died on Monday 13 May 2013 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer which after his last operation moved quickly to his lungs. He died quietly - calmly with dignity and with a positive and greatful recall on his life and friends. David was 51 years young and is survived by his wife Darryl - there are no details on his funeral at this stage- David resided in the Canberra region. Jeff Maurice Chairman RAEME ASSOC QLD Arte et Marte | |
Name: Brown, Peter Handley Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 10 May 13 | Peter Handley Brown, Balmoral and recently Sylvan Woods. I advise you of my fathers peaceful passing on 8 May 2013 at age 100 years. He was a long time supporter and member of RAEME. He was an EXPOW in Japan and an engineer in civilian life. His funeral will be on Monday 13 May at 1pm at Mt Gravatt Crematorium Chapel, Mains Road, Macgregor. My contact is 54477881. Kind regards Beth Hobson And this direct from Gary John Nominal Roll has Peter as a Captain and National Archives has a Japanese Registration card placing him in command of the AAOC Wksp with HQ Rabaul He was captured in Rabaul and transported with other Officers & Nurses to Japan for the duration Gary Arte et Marte | |
Name: BURROWS, LES Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 11 Mar 13 | I would like to advise you all that Sergeant Les BURROWS passed away peacefully at the Greenslopes Hospital yesterday, Sunday the 11th of March 2013 at 1600hrs. Myself and former Warrant Officer George KUNOWSKI (JOHNSON as your may have known him) were with Les up till a couple of hours before his passing. Les was a great man and a mentor to many including myself during my stint in the regular Army. He was a good friend. RAEME will miss characters like him. May he rest in peace. Regards, Steve WEBB (Ex Craftsmen 177807) | |
Name: NELSON, LIONEL Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 06 Mar 13 | I, Des Kearton,, Kedron- Wavell RSL Sub Branch Inc., will conduct a RSL Poppy Service tomorrow, Wednesday, 6th March 2013, for a Lionel Bruce NELSON. The Eulogy information from Victoria is, Name: Lionel Bruce NELSON Service Number: 242716 Category of Service: Australian Regular Army Date of Enlistment: 25 January 1952 Date of Discharge: 24 January 1964 Rank on Discharge: Corporal Principal Units: Apprentices School Eastern Command Workshop Ingleburn Area Workshop 1 Field Regiment 4 Field Regiment Awards: Australian Defence Medal Lionel Bruce Nelson died on the 27th February 2013, at the Eventide Nursing Home, Beaconsfield Terrace, Brighton, Qld. His date of Birth, 1st January 1935. His wife, Carmelita Nelson, 17 Laar Cresent, Boondall, Queensland. Her phone numbers: 32656608 Mobile Phone 0410056909 Funeral Director: Anton Brown Funerals Contact Andrew. Phone 32173088. The Funeral Service is at 10am, at St. Flannans Catholi | |
Name: CROZIER, KAREN Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 24 Jan 13 | Dear Friends & Family As promised - the service to celebrate Karen | |
Name: POTTS, LEON Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 09 Jan 13 | It is with deep regret that we start the new year off with the news that 16557 Corporal | |
Name: WALKER, REX Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 05 Dec 12 | Sad news for the12thmen is with a very heavy heart that I pass on the sad news that our colleague Rex | |
Name: Jackson, Peter Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 30 Nov 12 | Peter died recently of lung cancer. Peter was a 1st intake apprentice.after he was commissioned he arrived in Vietnam a month after me in April 1970 & commanded our sister Unit, 1 Fd Sqn Wksp. Peter will be missed Regards John F John C Fenton JP | |
Name: CHAMBERLAIN, KEN Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 12 Nov 12 | Its with great sadness to inform you of the passing of ex 101er Ken Chamberlain 11 nov 2012 from cancer, sincere condolences to Sylvia and family. Funeral details to follow. We will remember them Lest We Forget Arte et Marte | |
Name: Leonard, Mick Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 06 Nov 12 | Mick Leonard passed away on Saturday of cancer. His funeral will be in Perth next Thursday the 8th of November. That is all the details available at this time. | |
Name: WOOLCOCK, Selwyn (CURLY) Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 29 Oct 12 | The Relatives and Friends of Mr. SELWYN JOHN (CURLY) WOOLCOCK are respectfully informed that his Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in Heysen Chapel, Centennial Park at 3.30 p.m. Following the Service the cortege will proceed to Derrick Gardens in the adjoining Cemetery for the Committal after which returning to Heysen B Lounge for afternoon tea. In lieu of flowers a donation to Legacy would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service. GLENELG FUNERALS Peter Vine Somerton Park 82295600 We will remember them Lest We Forget Arte et Marte | |
Name: Shay, John (Chips) Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 24 Sep 12 | It is with great sadness that I have just been notified that 20th Intake Vehicle Mechanic 18922 John (Chips) Shay passed away at 0930 hr this morning in Brisbane after a long battle with cancer. His Funeral will be held in Cooktown on either the 1 or 2 Oct. Could you please forward this information to all the RAEME Associations. Regards Blue Magill Ex App 20th VM | |
Name: COOK, CLYDE Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 28 Jul 12 | Fellow Spanners, It is with great regret that I have to inform you of the passing of my father, WO1 Clyde Cook (retd). At age 81, he lost his battle with a bad infection yesterday in his home. Dad served for 28 years in the Corps as a Recov Mech who eventually got tired of pulling trucks out of the mud so he went Regimental stream. Although he retired in 1979 as RSM of 3 Base Wksp Bn, Broadmeadows, he remembered with greatest affection his time at 103 Fd Wksp, particularly when located at Leichhart. It was there that he established what was then known as Cook's Private Army (they even had badges made up). This was an organisation capable of doing everything required for the betterment of the Wksp and the Corps. Dad took his love of the Corps right into his later years. Anyone who received a care pack whilst deployed may not have known that the idea for these originated from Dad along with one of his good mates from the NSW Association, Fred Jolly. After the first year or so | |
Name: CURTIS, John Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 26 Apr 12 | It is with regret I must inform members and friends of the death of WO2 John CURTIS (RAAF,RAEME) on 23 Apr 2012. Johns funeral will be held at the Pinaroo Cemetry Crematorium on the 01 May 2012 at 1400 Hrs (2.00pm). | |
Name: BENSLEY , ALLAN Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 22 Dec 11 | Alan Bensley passed away on the 20th of December at 1400h. The funeral will be held on the 28th of December 2011 at Gilgandra. More details will follow as they come to hand. Alan was a Radio Mechanic Apprentice in the 13th intake. | |
Name: Stewart, Ian Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 28 Jun 11 | Received the following from Steve MacFarlane today Once again I have to inform you of the loss of another one of our comrades, this time Ian Stewart who I am sure you would have known especially as, I understand it, you spent some time in Perth. Ian was ASM of 17 Construction Squadron Workshops in SVN from 1968 to 1969 and was well liked by all the troops. He was given a commission sometime after his return to Aus and as far as I know spent all the rest of his time in WA. We will remember them Lest We Forget Arte et Marte I will send further details when they are available | |
Name: HAYNES, Noel David Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: VM Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Sep 10 | Noel was a member of the 21st intake. | |
Name: Bailey, Leigh David Rank: WO1 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 23 Dec 03 | | |
Name: ELLIS, Mick Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: VM Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Apr 10 | Mick was a member of the 38th intake. He passed away in Queensland. | |
Name: Kendrick, Anthony Rank: WO1 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 May 11 | Died age 84 | |
Name: NEGRO, GENE Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 24 Mar 11 | As most people know, the funeral of Gene Negro was held yesterday afternoon (22 Mar 2011) at the Fremantle Cemetery. For the benefit of those people who were unable to attend, Gene was farewelled by his family and literally hundreds of friends and colleagues. In the very short time Gene was given, he had planned the format of his own funeral - he chose the music and pictorial compilation, asked for flags and pipers and even allocated friends and family to speak and deliver the eulogy etc. Given that, in true 'Gene' style, the Service was (for want of a better word) 'entertaining'! - the result was lots and lots of laughter mingled with a few unavoidable tears. At the conclusion of the Service and just prior to the Commital, something quite unusual happened - Gene received a standing ovation. To witness 600 people at a funeral applauding loudly non-stop for 2-3 minutes was quite unique, and a huge accolade for the man lying before us. Gene's family would like to express | |
Name: Weston, Gregory Robert Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 23 Mar 11 | Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston This message was received from Warrant Officer Class Two J. Walker Acting Regimental Sergeant Major 9 Force Support Battalion. From: Walker, Jason WO2 Sent: Monday, 14 March 2011 09:40 Subject: 8249863 Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston 8249863 Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston passed away peacefully at 1530h on Friday 11th March 2011 following a short battle with Cancer. The funeral for WO1 Weston will be held Saturday 1300h at Burstows Funeral Centre, 243A Margaret Street, Toowoomba. I am in the early stages of organising WO1 Weston's funeral and if any WO1 RAEME members would like to be part of the Bearer Party, or any member would like to be part of the Honour Guard, I would greatly appreciate a phone call or email. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. My Deepest Sympathy to all who knew WO1 Weston. 8249863 Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston Birt | |
Name: McGoldrick , Terry Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Fitter Armourer Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 May 09 | SSGT Terry McGoldrick (Retd) | |
Name: Hicks-Hall, Norm Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 22 Feb 11 | This message was received from John Strachan 106 Fd Wksp RAEME Assoc Inc You may or may not be aware that Norm Hicks-Hall was the victim in the residential house fire at Currumbin yesterday. I have posted some info on our website which I now attach: Post Mon 14/2/11 I was advised late this afternoon that Norm Hicks-Hall, the inaugural OC of 106 when it was raised at Nui Dat in 1968, died in a fire at his residence on the Gold Coast earlier today. Fire fighters were able to get Norm's wife out of the blazing house but were unable to rescue Norm from the blaze. When further information comes to hand I will post this to the log. Post Tue 15/2/11 We have received further advice today re Norm and Trish Hicks-Hall from the Currumbin RSL's Len Cooper who works within the RSL's Veterans' Support Centre. Following this tragedy, Trish is still in hospital, disoriented but OK. Len, who apparently was quite close to the Hicks-Halls, has taken on the task | |
Name: de la RUE, Graham Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Vehicle Mechanic Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Jun 09 | ASM 107 Fd WKSPs, Graham died suddenly in June 09. He was an association member since 2001 | |
Name: Lambert, Dave Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Apr 11 | Served in Vietnam A Squadron 3 Cav LAD as a VM (with Doug Borlace) and at Central Comd Workshops | |
Name: Leonard, Bruce Thomas Rank: MAJ Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Jul 05 | | |
Name: Eisentrager, Trevor Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 May 09 | Trevor Eisentrager | |
Name: Glass, Reginald Stanley John Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Mar 06 | | |
Name: Doak, Geoff Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Jan 11 | Reported by QLD Branch | |
Name: McCormick, Jim Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Jun 03 | | |
Name: Duus, Glen Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Fitter Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Oct 08 | 161 (Indep) Recce Flt | |
Name: Van Der Linden, John Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Mar 09 | John had been living in Queensland for the last 20 years or so. | |
Name: Donohue, William Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Vehicle Mechanic Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 May 09 | William (Bill) Donohue | |
Name: Moore, William Maxwell Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Sep 06 | Vice President of the RAEME Association (Victoria) Inc | |
Name: Lyons, Phillip Rank: SGT Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Aug 05 | | |
Name: Shaddick, Mal Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Vehicle Mechanic Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 May 08 | | |
Name: Bugg, Malcom (Mal) Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Apr 11 | Reported by QLD Branch | |
Name: Rolphe, David Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Feb 06 | | |
Name: Randell, Clarence John (Chick) Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 28 Mar 03 | | |
Name: Frazer, D.F. (Don) Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Apr 11 | 1st Intake Army Apprentice Served in Central Command Workshop and other SA RAEME units at various ranks and times. | |
Name: MEIKLEJOHN, Stewart Rank: MAJ Regimental No: 18590 Trade: Electrical Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Mar 11 | 11th Intake Army Apprentice Electrical. ex-OC Adelaide Workshop Company. Seved in SVN. | |
Name: Nicholas, Shannon Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Avionic Technician Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Sep 08 | | |
Name: Gaskin, Peter Edward Rank: WO2 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Mar 07 | | |
Name: Peachy, Derek Rank: WO1 Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Aug 08 | Derek retired as a WO1 after transferring from REME to RAEME during the 70's. He passed away in Canberra. | |
Name: Renfrey, Lionel Milton Rank: CFN Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Apr 07 | | |
Name: Lorraine, Ken Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 May 10 | Ken Died at a ripe old age of 92 | |
Name: LAPPIN, Mick Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Radio Mech(Avn) Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Sep 10 | Mick was a Radio Mech (Aviation) by trade, but later became a Chaplain | |
Name: GUTHRIE, Gary Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Apr 10 | Army Apprentice | |
Name: Maslen, Robin Rank: Not Provided Regimental No: Not Provided Trade: Not Provided Year Joined: Not Provided Years Served: Not Provided Date Deceased: 01 Aug 08 | It is with great sadness we report the sudden death | |
