A Farewell to those with whom we served...

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:56 pm

Well done, Brian... BZ :happy:

(P.S. I recognise a couple of those MOBI faces above...!)

BC · **Posted:** Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:38 am

I can't take the credit Rick, all that info was sent to me.

BC · **Posted:** Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:16 am

Hi Shipmates,

I am pleased to advise that due to COVID-19 restrictions on numbers attending, the Private family Funeral Service for Colin will be live-streamed via the internet by copying and pasting the link below into your browser and pressing Enter... A new page will appear identifying it as the site for Colin's funeral service.

Test this as soon as you can and scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find Tips to improve Live Stream viewing for families:, Follow the instruction to test your internet speed for good viewing.

The live-stream will commence at 9.50 am EST on Wednesday 11th August 2021....

The video will be available for replay after the service...

Link below:

http://www.FuneralVideo.com.au/ColinOFlynn

Regards

Frank Syaranamual - Secretary

BC · **Posted:** Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:01 pm

Vale EX CPOMTP Brian Edward (Wiggy) BENNETT R65838

2/11/1947 - 3/8/2021

Hi Shipmates,

Unfortunately I have the sad duty to advise that Brian passed away
yesterday at Governor Phillip Nursing home where he had been placed on
Monday... His daughter had been trying to contact Irish, but passed the
message to Brian Hopkins who let me know.

His private funeral under restrictions is scheduled for Monday 9 August
2021 at Pine Grove, but is planned to be live-streamed, and I shall pass
on the details when received...

In these terrible times of lockdown we need to keep in touch....

Regards

Frank Syaranamual - Hon. Secretary

Nepean Blue Mountains Subsection Naval Association of Australia

I served with Wiggy when he was a Kellick Stoker in Sydney and Swan. From my memory, he was always a quiet bloke who would never offend anyone.

His Vietnam Service consisted of 6 x Trips in Vaug Tau Ferry from 60 - 71.

Here is a photo of Wiggy remotely steam the boilers from Swan's MCR in 1974 or 75.

RIP Brian, your watch is done

BC

BC · **Posted:** Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:17 pm

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

You may forward this to family and friends using the below thread

Kind Regards,

Fiona

Brian Bennett

Livestreamed on 9th August from 1.30pm to 3.00pm
and you can view the recording for up to 90 days.

Login Page:

https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/login

email:

fiona@supremacyfunerals.com.au

Password:

8M1FQ2

BC · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:18 pm

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 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:47 pm

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 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:36 pm

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

BC · **Posted:** Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:40 am

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

From: Bob Grant <goldsea@bigpond.net.au>
Sent: Tuesday, 14 September 2021 9:29 PM
To: Bob Grant <goldsea@bigpond.net.au>
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.

Livestreamed on 23rd September from 10.00am to 11.00am (WA time) and you can view the recording for up to 90 days.

Login Page

https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/login

Email

meljaynesmith@yahoo.com

Password

58MAT4

BC · **Posted:** Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:38 am

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

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