A Farewell to those with whom we served...

[BC]

Hi Shipmates,

If you wish to watch the Service for our late shipmate Brian Bennett, please scroll down to press View Service, and follow directions to test your internet reception.

Invitation for the live-streaming Funeral Service of late Brian Bennett at Pinegrove Memorial Park West Chapel at 2.00pm Monday 9th August 2021

Regards

Frank Syaranamual - Hon Secretary
Nepean Blue Mountains Subsection - Naval Association of Australia

Please advise that the service will commence at 2pm for livestream viewers;

Although they will be able to access the link from 1.30pm they will only see a landing screen until we open the cameras to the chapel at 2pm

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Kind Regards,

Fiona

Brian Bennett

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[BC]

Because of restrictions, just a small group of family, friends and reps from Naval Assoc and RSL were in attendence. But, there was still some very loving and funny stories told about their lives and experiences with Wiggy.

The stories from Brian's children, said they did not know much about his naval life, just learning from some stories from other veterans. But, when you hear them talk about their own experiences, their lives have been shaped as a result of Wiggy's naval career.



The NAA and RSL did their tributes and Poppy Ceremony at the end.

[BC]

Once again, only a small number of family and friends were allowed at Irish's funeral.



This is Frank Syaranamual, Sec or the local NAA. Irish was a surviver of the Voyager/Melb collision. Irish was in Voyager and Frank was in Melboure at the time. Frank's brother was also in Voyager as a young seaman, but he did not survive. Consequently, they had been mates for a very long time.



Tributes certainly showed that he lived a full and active life. Irish communicated with all ages and would help anyone, from the very young to the very old.

[Hippy Chippy]

A great wrap, BC, for both 'Wiggy' and 'Irish', you've done them proud, BZ, well done...

[BC]

More sad news to post I’m afraid.

For those who knew Gary, he was a normal adult entry into the RAN and specialised as an ETP. I came to know him at the Naval Communication Station HAROLD E HOLT where he worked for many years, 1st as a Warrant Officer and 2nd as a Civvie techo. At that time I was involved in the Boeing Brown & Root consortium providing operations, maintenance and support to HEH. Gary was a good operator and a fine representative for Navy.

Regards

Bob Mummery

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Subject: FW: Invitation for the service of Gary Edward Northrop at Purslowe & Chipper / Mareena Purslowe Funerals Rockingham

Hi Fellow Romeo’s,

The service for the late WOETP Gary Northrop will be held on Thursday 23/09 at 1000. It will be held in Rockingham at Purslowe & Chipper, which is near the old picture theatre. On completion, a celebration of Gary’s life will take place at the Rockingham Navy Club. Please wear medals and dist this email.

Kind Regards

Bob Grant

Invitation for the service of Gary Edward Northrop at Purslowe & Chipper / Mareena Purslowe Funerals Rockingham.

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VALE - RADM NRB BERLYN AO RAN RTD



It is another sad day as I have been informed as follows:

On another sad note I was informed at sailing last night that Nigel Berlyn Rear ADM Rtd passed away on Thursday at age 86. I am waiting on an email from the office on funeral details. He was a long term member at RANSA and sailed regularly in RANSA and other clubs racing series. He owned Reverie until about 3 years ago.

Regards and Stay Safe,

Dave Giddings

I first met Nigel when I was in my Passing Out Year from NIRIMBA. At the time Nigel was an RN Lieutenant on exchange duties however he had married Jan, and Australian, and it was not long before he transferred to the RAN. Later we served together in HMAS MELBOURNE, he as the MEO and me as an engineering watchkeeping officer. He lived in Manly and I in Fairlight and we often travelled to and from work together. It was not unusual for us too walk from Garden Island Dockyard to Circular Quay via Sydney’s Botanical Gardens and, on more than one occasion we were caught out by failing to make the main gates of the Gardens by closing time with the only way out was by climbing over the locked gates. Interesting days!! Later I attended a number of meetings with Nigel in his position as General Manager of GID and later at the occasional engineering or supply symposium. A gentleman and a professional engineer officer of the highest order.

Bob Mummery

[Robert W Moult]

I think Nigel Benbow Berlin was the Bligh Division D.O. in the early to middle '60's.

[Pony]

I think your memory is spot on Bob.
I got to know "Fifi" pretty well during my time at Nirmba when he started the athletics team up and we competed as a team in the Sydney weekend interclub athletics competition, as well as competing in the NSW cross country competitions. He was a middle distance runner as was I and we shared many training runs out and about in the local area. At one stage he organised for us to be able to leave Nirimba when on duty weekends to allow the duty watch to go for "training runs" over these boring weekends.

He organised cross country/athletics trips to many country areas (usually in the Hunter Valley wine area) on various weekends, as well as arranging for the NSW Cross Country Championships to be held at Nirimba on at least one occasion (If I remember correctly I surprisingly finished either 3rd or 4th).

I never served with him again after Nirimba but I ran into him several times in later years at interservice competitions and at various other times and locations and he was always had time for a chat. He was always dedicated to what he did although he gave the appearance of being a "bit remote or aloof" I found him to be quite approachable and easy to get on with.

I am sorry to hear of his crossing of the bar, I have some great memories. VALE Nigel Richard Benbow Berlyln, RIP you have served your time well.

[Robert W Moult]

Pony,I had forgotten about him and the Athletics Squad, of which I, too, was a member but only vaguely remember training with Des Hinton, as we both did 440 and 880 yds., I think at E.S. Marks Field.
Now, I couldn't run out of sight on a dark night.

[Pony]

That was where the action was at Bob, we also did some training at the Western Suburbs ground/track on week nights (Concord Oval). I do recal you having a trot at along with many others. We didn't do too badly and I recall we reached the club finals of the 4 x 220 yds and I think we (Ted Powell, Dale Walters myself and one other who's name escapes me - I was the ring in) finished just out of the placing's.

I can also remember one trip to Cessnock where we marched (must have been around Anzac day) and we had all been sampling the local produce at Tyrell's (I think) before hand. Fifi was not amused, but we had a good time. Nyls Blyth was trying to march in a straight line by having his arms touch the shoulders of the person just in front of him. Funny to watch.