Death & Funerals

We have received advice of the death on 30 July 2024 of Robert Edmund (Bob) Cunningham. Bob served with the Regular Army Special Reserves from February 1956 until March 1965. He served with 100th (“A”) Field Battery in Malaya from September 1957 until October 1959. He was a member of the “A” Field Battery Association and a member of the Kedron/Wavel RSL Sub Branch.

Bob had suffered from pneumonia for several months before entering palliative care at the Brighton Health Campus. No funeral details are available at this stage.

RIP Robert Edmund Cunningham

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au

24 Sep 1948 – 28 Jul 2024

4 Pl B Coy/Mortar Pl, 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn, South Vietnam

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Phil “Leppy” Lep will be held on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 12.30pm

Mt Thompson Memorial Gardens East Chapel

329 Nursery Road,

HOLLAND PARK QLD 4121

https://MAPS.app.goo.gl/QjbjdFA48tXW6K98

The Service will include a Poppy Ceremony.

Please wear your medals.

It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of George McMullen, a Recovery Mechanic and Vietnam Veteran, who left us on 17 July 2024 at the age of 76.

George served on operations with 1 Field Regiment LAD from March 1969 to March 1970.

Relatives and friends of the late George Benjamin McMullen late of Aberdeen Road, Stanborough are respectfully informed that George’s funeral service will take place at the Sapphire City Crematorium Chapel, Monday, 5th August, commencing at 12:00 noon followed by a private burial.

Members of the Inverell RSL Sub-Branch are especially invited to attend.

If you would like to offer your condolences to George’s family you may email a message to the family to phorder@thorleyandsons.com.au and they will pass this on (please use George’s name on all correspondence to ensure it goes to the correct family).

Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace

I have been advised of Phil’s funeral, He served in Vietnam with Clearance Diving Team 3 – 1970-71.

Phil’s funeral will be held on Monday 29^th July 2024 at 2:00pm at Great Southern Memorial Park

1774-1794 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook Queensland 4130

Those who have them are asked to wear medals

Lest We Forget

Private Ben Ranaudo of 1 RAR. KIA on 18^th July 2009 in Southern Afghanistan in 2009. Never forgotten.

Be grateful for another day above ground…love those who love you…talk to the friends you are lucky to have…focus on what you have, not what you do not. Ben had these things to look forward to when he woke this day in his early 20s, 15 years ago and now, he cannot…. as he shall not grow old as we that are left grow old…lest we forget!

08 Feb 1949 – 14 Jul 2024

5 Pl B Coy 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn

South Vietnam – 16 May 1970 – 01 Jun 1971

From FRONTLINE – 18 July 2024

I have been advised that Graham Dorrington passed away suddenly at home on 14 July 2024

The details for Graham’s funeral are as follows:

Relatives, friends and fellow veterans are respectfully invited to attend Graham’s funeral service to be held on

Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi, NSW.

*For those that cannot attend, you are invited to view the livestream on the following link:

https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyMTEzODA3MDMxOTE1MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

I have been advised that Graham Dorrington passed away suddenly at home on 14 July 2024

The details for Graham’s funeral are as follows:

Relatives, friends and fellow veterans are respectfully invited to attend Graham’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

*For those that cannot attend, you are invited to view the livestream on the following link:

https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyMTEzODA3MDMxOTE1MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Colin passed away on Friday the 12th July 2024 at 1000hrs in Brisbane. Rest in Peace Digger, you will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

There will not be a funeral. The family will be holding a celebration of life on the 2nd August at 1300hrs at the Wynnum RSL Club, 174 Tingal Road Wynnum Qld.

Please dress in bright colours as requested by Colin.

Condolences may be sent to:

Mrs Judy Bell

7 Sebastion Street,

Manly West Qld 4179

Sincerely

Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM

Secretary/Membership Officer

4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’

I wish to advise that the Big E’s funeral will be held at the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Taree NSW 2430, on Thursday, the 25th July 2024 at 11:00am.

Naturally those with medals are asked to wear them.

Condolence Messages may be sent to:

Susan Essex-Clark 5 Mackerel Way Old Bar NSW 2430

May he rest in Peace

Ray

We have received advice of the death on 12 July 2024 of Edward George
(Spike) Chase. He was 79. Spike was a first intake National Serviceman who
served in Vietnam with the Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery from
May 1966 until December 1966. He was employed in Alpha Radar, LP’s and
Detachment HQ. A private service will be held for Spike and no ceremony is
planned.

RIP Edward George (Spike) Chase

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au