Sunday, July 13, 2008

Vale Farewells to our Colleagues

This section allows members to advise of the death of a classmate, or staff member, and to advise any arrangements as applicable. Please add the details as a "Comment".

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Kaye Anthony WEBSTER, RA Inf - Class of Jun 52.

Some of his classmates have just reported his sad death on 30 June 2008.

Paul Asbury said...

James CADZOW, RA Sigs - Class of Dec 53.

The Class of Dec 53 have been searching for classmate Jimmy for some years. Today I had a phone call from his family who told me he had died from cancer some 25 - 30 years ago.

Not the result they wanted. Vale James.

Paul Asbury said...

David Slocombe has just advised his classmate from the Class of Dec 60, R.A. (Dick) Monks died in 2007. Vale Dick.

Unknown said...

Vale Neil Hilton HARDEN RAA, AA Avn on 18 October 2008.

The sad news was passed on by classmate Bob Watson from the OCS Class of Jun 1953.

Unknown said...

Vale - Victor Malcolm Campbell, RA Sigs - OCS Portsea Class of Jun '60- final parade on 29 Oct 2008.

To quote Bob de Haas:
"Vic will be remembered in many ways, no doubt – but we are especially thankful for the way in which he helped unite his Class of June 1960, and contributed to the Officer Cadet School Alumni website.
Be assured neither his work, nor his name, will ever be forgotten. He was a true “communicator” and upheld the OCS motto of “Loyalty and Service”.
May he now Rest in Peace."

Paul Asbury said...

Vale - Terence Ross Jones CSC, RAE - OCS Class of Jun '71. Died 3 Dec 2008.

Terry began his Army life at AAS Balcombe(18th intake), served in Vietnam with 1 Fd Sqn RAE in 1967-68 as a Sapper before attending OCS Portsea in 1970-71.

His postings after OCS included:
21 Const. Sqn
1 RTB, Kapooka
Ingleburn
Newcastle(Army Reserve Unit)
Engr Unit at Liverpool
Victoria Bks(CE's Bch)
20 Div ESS(Enoggera)

Terry's funeral will be held on Tuesday, 9th December, commencing at 10.30am at St Peters Catholic Church, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. This will be followed by a committal service at the Upper Caboolture Cemetery at 561 Caboolture River Road, Upper Caboolture.

Vale Terry.

Paul Asbury said...

Robert Harding SMITH, RAASC, RACT - Class of Jun 70

Sad news today on his death today in the Coffs Harbour area, 29 Jan 2009.

Bob served in Vietnam with 4 RAR as a L/Cpl from May 68 - May 69 before graduating from the OCS Portsea Class of Jun 70 into the RAASC, RACT.

Vale Bob.

Unknown said...

Ralph J. DARLINGTON, RAASC, RACT - Class of Jun 53.

He died at home on 16 Oct 2009 after a short illness.

Vale Ralph.

Cadet Admin Clerk said...

Graham, John Anthony, RAInf, RAAOC - OCS Portsea Graduate of the Class of June 1965 - passed away quietly at home with his family by his side at 1230 hrs 1 Nov 2009. Arrangements have been made for the funeral to be conducted on Thu 5 Nov 09, at 1400 hrs, at the Salvation Army Hall, Francis St, Faulconbridge, NSW 2776. The Hall is located at the bottom of Francis Rd. A wake at around 1600 hr at the Springwood Country Club, in Hawksbury Rd, Springwood. Ex-ADF members are asked to wear Service Medals and Awards, if they desire.. Please notify Tony Graham if wishing to attend - 0438 284 440.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER ANZAC.

Unknown said...

Vale Colonel Edward Love, RAASC, RACT from the Class of Dec 1960.

Ted died today (28 Nov 2009) in Sydney after a short illness. He will be missed by many.

Cadet Admin Clerk said...

Dick Tucker and Bernie McGurgan have just relayed the sad news of the passing of Ted Love (OCS Class of Dec '60). Ted passed away in hospital last Saturday afternoon 28th Nov 2009, after a collapse at home about a week prior, which saw him admitted to intensive care since.
Our thoughts are with his wife Annie and family.
Rest in Peace Ted, you've served well.
Funeral arrangements should be in Monday's Sydney papers.

Paul Asbury said...

Vale
53103 LTCOL Peter Thomas Norton CASKEY RAE (Tn) and RACT. OCS graduate Jun 57. Passed away on 3 Feb 2010 aged 76 years. Loving Father of John and Rick. Proud Grandfather of Sean, Lachlan and Emma. Peter was privately cremated.

A memorial gathering was held at the Carrington Boat Club, Hilda Street CORINDA QLD, on 13 Feb attended by a goodly crowd consisting of family, local friends, the Boat Club fraternity, his Nasho RAAF comrades and several Army types, including three of his OCS class mates: Jack Campbell, Laurie Hall and John Neenan. Some of Peter's ashes were buried beneath the Club's flag pole which he had erected; the remainder were scattered on the Brisbane River.
The smallest OCS graduating class of 15 now has three deceased: the youngest, Peter Belt; the oldest; Peter Caskey; and the first to go, Terry Kelly. Terry's widow, Nancy (from Melbourne), and her two sons were also at Peter Caskey's commemorative activity.

John Neenan
Class Orderly
20 Feb 2010

Unknown said...

Vale Peter Louis Overstead AA Avn. OCS Class of Dec 72.

Peter died today, 1 June 2010 after a long illness.

Funeral: St Mark's Anglican Church, The Gap, Brisbane at 1.30 pm Thursday 3 June. The church is
located on the corner of Waterworks Road and Kullaroo Street.
This sad news was passed on by Peter's Portsea classmate - Rob Murray.