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Rear Admiral John Edwin Nugent WELCH

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WELCH, Rear Admiral John Edwin Nugent (Jack) Chief of Naval Staff 1994 - 1997. CB Peacefully at North Shore Hospital on 12 September 2014, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Adrienne; father of Michael, Andrew and Antony; father-in-law of Victoria, Ellie and Rachel; much-loved Poppa of Duncan, Milla, Alice, Griffon, Zara and Harrison. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society of NZ, PO Box 1724 Auckland, would be appreciated. A service for Jack will be held at St Christopher's Church, HM Naval Base, Queens Parade, Devonport on Monday 22 September 2014 at 11am. "I must go down to the seas again... And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover And a quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over." John Macefield



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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Sep. 15 to Sep. 20, 2014.

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September 24, 2014

I had the honour and privilege of becoming friends of the Welch family during their time in Ottawa.
Jack was the epitome of the Military Officer and a true gentleman.
He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
John MacDonald
LtCol (Ret)
Assistant Australian Defence Advisor Ottawa 1987-1990

Hamish Riddell

September 21, 2014

I am writing on behalf of my father CAPT Tom Riddell RNZN (rtd) who knew Jack very well, having served with him in the Navy for many years.

Tom only learnt of Jack's passing yesterday and was deeply saddened to hear the news. He requested we pass on his condolences. (Tom is being cared for at Malvina Major Retirement Village.)

Doro Davies

September 21, 2014

An Officer and a Gentleman. I will remember you as a man with a smile, a man I could never imagine being hard or mean, a fine man and a scholar. Go well Jack. Thoughts and love to you Aidy and the boys.

Hon. Max Bradford

September 20, 2014

I was privileged to have worked with Jack for a short time. He was a fine New Zealander, who contributed much to our country over many years.

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family.

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