Vale Richard George GRIMSEY R95265

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BC
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Given Name: Brian
Surname: Carney
Original Official Number: R43371
Rank and Rate: ex-WOMTP5
Intake or Class: 22nd MOBI Intake
Date of Enlistment: 13 Jan 67
Date of Discharge: 22 Jan 89
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x3, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart, Cerberus, Derwent, Parramatta, FHQ.
City or Town: Tinonee
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired
Location: Tinonee, NSW

Vale Richard George GRIMSEY R95265

Post by BC »

The MOBI world has lost another brother.

Richard "Rocky" Grimsey R95265. 22nd Intake (Jan 67)

Rocky joined Leeuwin as a JR in Jan 66 before transferring to Nirimba. Where he trained as an NSAA.

After passing out he joined Supply, Kuttabul (FMP) before snagging a draft to Huon. He then took early release and joined the merchant navy where he achieved his Captancy.

About 5 or 6 years ago, Rocky was in a bad way and at the 11th hour needed a liver transplant. Then more recently, he started having falls and dizzyness. Scans and biopsies confirmed he had brain cancer. Rocky lost his final battle early this morning in Royal Hobart Hospital.

Our condolences to Rocky's wife Colleen. Peter & Margaret Bull (Rocky's sister) and other family members, on behalf of our 22 Intake.

RIP Richard - Fair winds and following seas. :salute1:

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RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).
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Intake or Class: Moran March 1966
Date of Enlistment: 10 March 1966
Date of Discharge: 10 March 1986
Ships and Establishments.: Cerberus, Duchess, Hawk, Nirimba, Melbourne, Torrens, Perth, Leuwin, Stalwart X 2, Stirling x 2, Kutabul
City or Town: Herne Hill
State: W.A.
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Post by Viv »

What bad News

I have a great story about Rocky , Bennie Carlson , Captain George Unwin and me That's the cast of the story
The scenes

Act 1. Bennie , Rocky and I where drinking in the Shipwright Arms in Hobart Bennie was my boss and Rocky was on I think the Tasman Trader Well after too many drinks Rocky asked if I wanted to go with him on the Trader Bennie agreed and back to the Stalwart I go and pack
Act 2. Sailing out of Hobart I was on the bridge of the Trader as were passing Stalwart Bennie was on the boat deck explaining to Captain Unwin that I was on my to Melbourne on a coastal freighter Unwin no way I want him onboard here
Act 3. I wish that they hadn't looked over as there I was in my glory waving good bye to them
Act 4. Yes when I arrived back onboard Stalwart I got my arse kicked

I must be one of the few Chief Chippies to do his last sea time in the RAN on a tramp steamer

RIP Rocky you are part of one of my great sea stories
Viv MacLeod
R65148
Morran(March 66)
ME(D)-DENS-WOMTH4
1966 to 1986
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Date of Discharge: July 1974
Ships and Establishments.: HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane
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Re: Vale Richard George GRIMSEY R95265

Post by Hippy Chippy »

:-k Whilst (to the best of my recollection) I never met Rocky, and it's always sad to lose another MOBI, :tear:
(particularly another Chippy,) but it sounds like Rocky must have had a very full and adventurous life... :yess:

:happy: BZ BC and Viv for your condolences/ contributions... :evil3:

=; VALE - Rest on your oars, Rocky, your voyage is done... R.I.P. [-o<
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Date of Enlistment: JAN 1965
Date of Discharge: MAR 1988
Ships and Establishments.: Leeuwin, Nirimba, Stalwart x 2, Samarai, Lae, Buccaneer, Penguin, Navy Office, Barbette, Cairns, RANTTU (Port Moresby), Stirling, Bunbury
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Knew Rocky quite well, played some footy with him.
RIP old mate.
Graeme 'Smiley' Rhodes
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Date of Enlistment: 13 Jan 67
Date of Discharge: 22 Jan 89
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x3, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart, Cerberus, Derwent, Parramatta, FHQ.
City or Town: Tinonee
State: NSW
Country: Australia
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Peter Bull informed me that Rocky’s funeral details are now listed in today’s Hobart Mercury:

A Service for Captain Richard George Grimsey will be held at Graham Family Funeral Home, Cnr Risdon and Bay Roads, New Town, on Monday (14th December 2020) at 12.30pm. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend. Private Cremation.


Apparently, there will be a live streaming service, but no links are available on their website yet.

Graham Family Funerals

https://www.grahamfamilyfunerals.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ph: 03 6278 2722 - 24 Hours, 7 days a week
Fax: 03 6278 2724
Email: enquiries@grahamfamilyfunerals.com.au

Viv, Smiley and Rick, I have passed on your posts to Peter Bull.

Graham Family Funerals will also have an online link for anyone wishing to send condolences for Rocky’s service.
Brian Carney
R43371
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22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
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Date of Enlistment: JAN 1965
Date of Discharge: MAR 1988
Ships and Establishments.: Leeuwin, Nirimba, Stalwart x 2, Samarai, Lae, Buccaneer, Penguin, Navy Office, Barbette, Cairns, RANTTU (Port Moresby), Stirling, Bunbury
City or Town: Waikiki
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Thanks BC
Graeme 'Smiley' Rhodes
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Date of Enlistment: 13 Jan 67
Date of Discharge: 22 Jan 89
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x3, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart, Cerberus, Derwent, Parramatta, FHQ.
City or Town: Tinonee
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired
Location: Tinonee, NSW

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Please find below the link to access the live stream of the funeral service for the late Richard Grimsey:

https://vimeo.com/event/541332/df0e0c1c73" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The stream will go live some time shortly before the commencement of the service at 12.30pm, Monday 14th December 2020.

You are able to forward this link to anyone else who wishes to view the service.

In the event of internet service disruption or the inability to view the service, a recorded copy will be uploaded to the following link approximately 4 hours after the funeral:

https://vimeo.com/showcase/7894835" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Password – RicGri

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us anytime.

Kind Regards,
Melissa


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Date of Discharge: July 1974
Ships and Establishments.: HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane
City or Town: Lake Munmorah
State: NSW
Country: Australia
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=; Ta muchly, BC... :happy:
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Date of Enlistment: 13 Jan 67
Date of Discharge: 22 Jan 89
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x3, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart, Cerberus, Derwent, Parramatta, FHQ.
City or Town: Tinonee
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired
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Rocky's funeral went off like clock work and was well attended with lots of family and friends from all walks of life.

He was well respected in every one of his endeavours, be it sport, RAN, Merchant Navy, Community organisations or social events he was well respected. The bottom line from most speakers was, his can-do attitude and willingness to help.

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At the Poppy ceremony, at the right of the casket is Paul Reeve, representing our term.

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All standing as the Last Post was played.

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RIP Richard, you will be sadly missed but your memories will live forever. :salute1:

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When we the July '67 intake joined Nirimba there was a second Grimsey posted there.
Rockys' older brother,William/Bill, also known as Rocky was there as a PTI, He was a POPTI. PO. So those behind us may recognise the name. Bill was there 68/69

Sadly older Ricky has also crossed the bar.

RIP Richard, great footballer and a great guy alround.
Peter Sneddon
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