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Charles BLAKE Obituary
BLAKE, Charles Beckett (A.K.A. Jacky) Born 14-02-1921. Passed away on 10-12-2013. RNVR 1875; 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; The NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945; RNVR Long Service Medal. Husband of the late Ruby Rowena. Uncle to Kent and Kathy; Grant and Kathy; Heather; Julie; Lianne. Great Uncle to 11; Great Great Uncle to 19 (?). Yachtie, sailor, scowman, postmaster, raconteur ? who loved nothing more than sharing a beer (or two?) and recalling his WWII adventures. Will live indelibly in our hearts and memories. A huge "thank you" to the staff of Ranfurly War Veterans Home. Charlie will be cremated privately. A farewell will be held for Charlie on Tuesday afternoon, 17th December. Please contact Kent on (09) 810 9391 for details. Lest We Forget.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 12, 2013.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles BLAKE
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December 14, 2013
BLAKE, Charles. Charlie, we will miss our little talks on the phone. Reunited with Rube. God bless you. Rest in peace. Carole, Bruce, Mark, Craig and family.
December 12, 2013
BLAKE, Charles Beckett RNZNVR-A1875-World War 2-ZL1AIJ Loved and respected "Uncle Jacky" of Grant and Kathy Hyland and family. Home is the sailor, home from the sea: Her far borne canvas furled The ship pours shining on the quay The plunder of the world. R.I.P.
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