A Farewell to those with whom we served...

Honest Tad · **Posted:** Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:47 am

Yesterday I went to the Funeral of Filip (Dutchy) Vanderwal.
Fil Passed away (aged 56) last week from Brain Tumors.
Fil joined the RAN as a JR in 1966, trained as an Electrical Mechanic Power, later to become LEMP. I first met him when we joined HMAS Sydney together in Feb 1969. I lost contact over the years and he rang me last November and we agreed to catch up in the new year for a coffee. In January he was diagnosed with his tumors and spent the rest of his time since then fighting for his life. We never did get to have that coffee.

RIP Fil

Peter Wraight · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:39 pm

I'm a new member to this site and I must say it's great. I have been reading of people who have passed the bar of recent times and would like to pay respects to two sailors that passed not long after graduation from Nirimba, One being Seaman MTP Mark Farroll, who was a passenger along with me in a MVA Oct 80. We were in the same intake July 1978 (13th Muppets) Mark was well known for his rubgy skills and represented the Navy apprentices including interservice in his chosen sport.
Another was a birdie Shane Parker, I am not to sure of the details but was told he was on his motor bike. Shane was a major team member of the under 21 and interservice football team. (Aussie rules) He was posted to Nowra at the time of passing.

Creedo · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:15 pm

I wasn't aware Shane Parker had crossed the bar - does anyone know the details?

Peter Wraight · **Posted:** Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:39 am

I only heard of it when I was still at Nirimba. So that would mean it happened in 1979 or 1980, once he had passed out from Nirimba. As I said I only heard of it happening and if Shane is indeed still with us, I sincerly apologise.

Creedo · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:21 pm

Yeah, not sure what the story is here. I worked with Shane (if it's the same Shane Parker) in mid 80's. Could be a furphy?????

Can anyone please advise?

Bryan · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:03 pm

I remember Shane (he was a senior when I was at Nirimba).

From memory (if it's the incident I'm thinking of), he was returning to Albatross and a car pulled out of the Braidwood Rd intersection in front of him... his bike buried into the passengers door.

sbjohns · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:13 pm

Mari Morris Brooke Johns (nee Shillito) QX42541
Private, Australian Army Medical Womens Service (AAMWS)
Served 31 Jul 1942 until 18 Jan 1946.

Died Toowoomba 13th December 2008.

Vale Mum, you're in my heart forever. :cry:

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:28 pm

Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mum, Steve... [-o<

Seejay · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:16 pm

So very sorry to hear of your Mum's passing, Steve. My family's thoughts are with you and your loved ones.

BC · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:26 am

Steve,

Sad to hear of your loss. Your Mum will be sadly missed.

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