I have just been advised that 1735892 Mervyn John Ryan passed away on the 13 May after a very long illness. Merv served in 3 Pl A COY, 8 RAR in Vietnam from 26th June to 12 November 1970.
Funeral Service is to be held at 2 pm Friday 21 May 21 at Mt Cotton Memorial Gardens 1774-1794 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook QLD 4130.
Funeral arrangements for the late WO1 Peter ‘PRC’ Smith are as follows:
Location: Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery, 285 Grahams Road, Bridgemen Downs QLD 4053
Date/time: Tuesday 13 April 2 pm.
The Chapel Service will be followed by a private graveside service for family and close friends.
Ex Service personnel are requested to wear service medals.
Sadly I advise of the death of 519712 Peter Ross Chester Smith. Peter “PRC” passed away on Monday 5th April after a series of surgical complications. PRC served in Vietnam with 8 RAR Nov 69 – Nov 70. He also served in 8/9 RAR.
Sadly I advise that Sapper has passed away, 215124 Warren Hugh Johnson, passed away 30/03/2021, at Peninsula Private Hospital.
Warren’s funeral will be held Wed 7 April 2021, at Albany Creek Memorial Gardens, in the Garden Chapel, at 10.30am, please wear medals.
Condolences to his wife Susie, family and friends.
Warren did two (2) tours of Vietnam, 66 – 67, and 68 – 69.
Sadly I must advise of the death of the epitome of an Infantryman – Fred Morrison; anti-terrorist operations in Malaya; esteemed team member 11 Pl, D Coy 1RAR first tour of South Vietnam 1965/66. Fred also served on the 2nd tour 1968/1969. Fred died at home aged 84 years on the evening of 25th March.
Funeral details TBA
Sadly I advise of the death of 2788209 Robert James (Wiso) Wiseman at the Gold Coast University Hospital at 8:00am Tuesday 23 March 2021.
The cause of death is unknown, however, Wiso had a few medical issues over the years having lost a kidney sometime ago and had continuing heart problems.
At his special request, he will be cremated with no funeral.
I have been advised of the death of James Liddell on 7 March 2021, and his Memorial Service was held last Monday, 15 March 2021 at the Nathalia Recreation Reserve.
I have been advised that Brian Douglas passed away last Wednesday the 17th March 2021 of Brain Cancer at the Bolton Clark Age Care Home Fernhill- Caboolture Qld.
The funeral service will be held on Friday 26th March 2021 at Traditional Funerals 644 Morayfield Road Burpengary Qld 4505. Phone 1300 018 183, I believe the funeral will be live-streamed, please check if you wish to watch the service.
I have been advised of the death of 2791894 James (Jim) Francis DONNELLY at about 2:00am on 17 March. Jim’s funeral will be held at Tweed Crematorium on Tuesday 23 March 10:00am.
Sadly I advise that Allan Charles McLean passed away at 11:00pm Wednesday 17 March 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Allan was Pioneer Platoon SGT and Pioneers are rallying around his wife Betty.
Allan’s funeral will be:
11:00am Wednesday 24 March 2021
Gregson and Weight’s Chapel 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra
Please join with us in offering our deepest sympathy to those who will mourn the passing of a loved one. Another 6 RAR family member, taken too soon.