Sadly, we have been informed that EDWARD (TED) MISKIEWICZ passed away on 16 Nov 22 from a heart attack.
Ted had undergone heart surgery on Monday 14th but did not recover.
Funeral information will be provided by email and on Facebook, when known.
Condolences to Ted’s family and friends.
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.
LEST WE FORGET
Allan Whelan, Secretary
This message is especially hard for me, as Graham Leslie (Mac) McLean was a mentor through my junior ranks and a lifelong friend.
Sadly, Graham Leslie (Macca/Mac) passed away this morning, 19 November 2022, after suffering dementia for several years, however, his family look on his passing as a blessing because dementia had taken him from them some years ago.
Mac served as a Company Clerk and Orderly Room SGT in 6 RAR and retired as a WO2 Chief Clerk in 1984.
Condolences to his wife Mary, daughter Toni, son Robert and their extended families.
Funeral information will be provided by email and on Facebook, when known.
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.
LEST WE FORGET
Allan Whelan, Secretary
It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of Ivan Garrett, late of Yamba NSW.
Ivan joined the army during WWII serving in the Australian armoured division for three years, including 10 months spent in Borneo before returning to Australia.
https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/100-reasons-to-celebrate-for-ivan/
A funeral service for IVAN GARRETT (RAEME – WW2) was held at the Riverview Chapel, Yamba 11am Saturday 5th November.
Ivan was 101 years old.
Lest We Forget.
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
Reaching out for a veteran who never mentioned his Vietnam service
Calling on any veterans on the Gold Coast for help farewell one of my mates ex 7 RAR Vietnam 2nd tour Michael Rusden who was a loaner.
His daughter Katinka ask me did I know how many veterans with medals would come to the funeral service Southport Lawn Cemetery a spot chosen by his only daughter and husband and two little children for the service is Lawn 5b plot e-29
As Shorty Rusden was a recluse, I am putting this out there as no brother should go out on their own the service will be held Monday 21st Nov at 10 AM on sight under a large tree.
Another mate is gone, Rest in peace Michael.
Tony Scroope
0408768787
Warren Dowell has advised me of the passing of another of our members:
Death of 55980 Robert (Bob) Sims 11 Platoon Delta Coy , SVN ,Second Tour
Bob passed away on the 1st November 2022 in Western Australia.
Messages of condolence can be sent to Mrs Margaret Sims 58 Meloway Dr Maida Vale WA 6057 or
Email [email protected]
Bob’s Funeral Talk details are as follows:
It is on Saturday 19th November 2022 at 11.00am (Western Australian) time.
Zoom meeting Link. 222 000 2414
Pass code 2414
LEST WE FORGET
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
4RAR Association Qld.Inc.
It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of Roy Claude (Raymond) Soden passed away on 21 October 2022 aged 83 years.
Ray was a 10th Intake Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic.
Loving partner of Helen. Much loved dad of Steve and Linda and their families.
Ray was laid to rest on Thursday, 3rd November 2022 @ 2pm
John Hossack Funeral Services
The Hume Chapel Albury
Private Burial
No Livestream
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
Sadly Arthur Butler has let us know that Ron McGee has passed away.
Ron’s funeral is tomorrow 9 Nov at the St John’s Catholic Church Walkerston QLD and live streamed at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWifLJ-hM_c
Please join 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.
Allan Whelan, Secretary
We have received advice of the death of William Arthur (Bill) Smith on 2 November 2022. He was 74. Bill was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment RAA from March to June 1970. Bill had been having health issues in recent years and went into palliative care at Camden Hospital during October and finally succumbed to the cancer. His family advised they will be having a private funeral for Bill.
RIP William Arthur (Bill Smith)
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
Reporting the death of 3162751 Cpl. Geoffrey Lawrence GILL (GILLY) AFV PRO and Australian Army Intelligence Corps. Acute leukaemia at Alfred Hospital Melbourne at 8pm on 27/10.2022.
His funeral will be conducted at Nielsen’s Funerals, Warragul on 11th November at 2pm.
Paul Dickson, editor of Eyes and Ears, for the locators, has advised of the death on 24 October 2022 of Ken McNamara. He was 77. Ken, or more widely known as ‘Major Mac’ by his mates, was a Nasho who served in SVN with the Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery, from May 1967 to December 1967. The Detachment was under command of 4th Field Regiment with 106,108 and 161 Battery providing the fire support for the Task Force.
RIP Ken McNamara
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer