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Kerry ELLIS Obituary

ELLIS, Kerry John. Reg. No: L19399 - Royal New Zealand Navy Chief Petty Officer (Master at Arms) Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Devoted and loving husband to Pat for 53 years. Much-loved father and father-in-law to Carmen and Mark, and Pete and Rebecca. Cherished Grandad to Nina, Jonty, Carly, Cooper, Charlie, Frankie, and Maisie, and Great-Grandad to Koby. A service to celebrate Kerry's life will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge, on Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Donations to the Cambridge RSA Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Ellis family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or shared in Kerry's online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Dave Allen

January 9, 2026

I have fond memories of time serving with Kerry in NZMP Unit Singapore 1984-85. He was held in the highest regard by all who had the pleasure to serve with him. Rest in Peace

Heather THOMAS

January 8, 2026

Pat Carmen Pete and families, My Loving Sympathy to each of you at this Very Sad time. Lots of Happy Memories of my days in Cambridge with this Special Family. Heather T

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