Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members of Ray’s family are unable to leave Sydney and enter Queensland because of border closures Ray will be privately cremated on Friday the 1st October.
When the borders are finally opened a Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Ray’s life.
Details of the Memorial Service will be advised when received.
Michael Sullivan 1RAR ‘C’ Charlie Company. A Vietnam veteran 1968 -1969 Passed away peacefully at 3:00am 25 September 2021 at his home in Tamworth after a two and a half year battle (2 ½) with Cancer. Michael a very amiable and reliable comrade will be missed by his family and mates. Due to Corona virus restrictions, the funeral is to be a private cremation ceremony at a date not yet finalised
Further information on Barry’s funeral:
Date: Friday 1 Oct 21
Time: 1430
Location: St Mary’s Catholic Church, 51-57 Kidston Street, Canungra QLD 4275
Live stream link: https://www.tastefultransitions.com.au/barry-fitton/ – note: messages and condolences can be left on this link.
Funeral Director: Brown Family Funerals – Beaudesert, 07 5541 0062
Coat and medals would be appropriate.
No Wake information provided to date.
Sadly I advise that Ray Hughes OAM passed away this morning (23/9) at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Ray served with 1RAR and 6RAR in Vietnam between 1966-67
He was also an inaugural member and past President of Chapter 23 of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association.
No Funeral details as yet, an update will be posted when received.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL S. NEIL HURST (RET)
24 December 1936 – 7 September 2021
Passed away peacefully.
Beloved husband of Jane. Adored father of Nicholas, Sarah-Jane, Timothy & Philippa.
Rest in Peace.
Neil’s family would like to thank the staff at LDK Greenway for the love
and care shown to Neil.
A private funeral service will be held by Neil’s family on Tuesday 14 September 2021
I have been advised by John Robbins’s son, John (Buzz) Junior, the sad news that Brigadier (Retd) John Robbins passed away at 2100 hrs. He has finally succumbed to cancer that he fought so valiantly since January this year. He was at home and surrounded by his family (Jenny, Samantha, Serena via zoom link, and John (Buzz) Junior) when he passed. Messages or condolences can be sent Buzz who will pass them onto his mother. Buzz’s email address is [email protected].
Sadly, we have been informed, that Garry Wright passed away on Sunday 29 Aug 21 from a heart attack.
Garry served in D & Spt Coy’s 6 RAR 1978 to 1986, as a rifleman and mortarman and is well remembered by his many mates.
Garry’s funeral is at 12.30pm Friday 10 Sep 21, at the Albany Creek Crematorium, for invited ‘mourners’ only (due to COVID) however, the service will be live-streamed to a private room at Club Pine Rivers (cnr Francis & Sparks Road Bray Park) for those who can’t be at the service. It is likely that the RSL members from the 6 RAR Association will conduct the Poppy Service at the Chapel.
A wake will be held at Club Pine Rivers (Cnr Francis & Sparks road, Bray Park) from approximately 2pm 10 Sep 21.
Rest in Peace, Garry, gone but not forgotten.
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.