In Memory of Rhodesians

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In Memory of Rhodesians

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Abel, George. Passed away on 25th January 2019 in Pietermaritzburg. Condolences to his wife Brenda, son Brendan and siblings Kathy, Daph, Lyn, Annette and Roly. Abel, Lance Christopher Jamison (aged 67). Husband of Jane after previous marriage to Margaret. 18th June 2010 in Hastings, New Zealand. BSAP 1966-1970. Abie, Abel. Predeceased by his wife. Father of Allan, Stephen, Bruce and Colleen. 10th June 2014. Ackerman, Kevin Ian. Inyanga, June 2015. Fruit and flower grower. Acornley, Denis. 8th December 2001 in South Africa. Formerly in Kitwe and Salisbury. Adams, John Felix Frederick Calland. 29th February, 1984. UK. Adams, Peter. Husband of Diana. 17th May, 2014, in the UK. Adamson, Iain `Ab'. 9th November, 2012. 6RR. Addecott, May (aged 81). Wife of Nigel and mother of Fraser and Douglas. Middlesex, UK, 27th May, 2015. Adshead, David Ralph "Dave". 20th May 2015 in High Bickington, UK. BSAP, Section Officer, 1956-1966. Agliatta, Sergio. 24th November 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally came from Italy to build Kariba Dam but stayed as a builder. Aird, Alan. 5rd August 2018 in the UK. Aked, Maurice Peter. 28th August 2014 in Kelowra, Canada. BSAP. Akers, Alan Charles (aged 90). Husband of Mary. July 2014 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia after a bad fall and lung infection. WWII RAF flew Indian Ocean for submarines, surveyed much of the Rhodesian bush, and moved to Australia in 1976. Alderson, Douglas George. 27th May, 1984. Durban, South Africa. Alderson, Gerald Douglas "Jed". 31st May 2011, London, UK. BSAP 1970-1980. Alison, Heather Emily, 17th July 1923 ? 7th May 2016, married to Les, mother to Gail, Mark, Lee, Andy, Ali and Kathy, grandmother to Ross, Scott, Lisa, Shireen, Ria and Ayden, great-grandmother to Monica, Emily and Alex, and aunt and friend to many. Formerly from Chinhoyi and Harare. Ann S Alistair, Duncan `Ali'. Brother and Brother-in-law of Chris and Christine Collins. 2015 in Gauteng, South Africa after a brief struggle against cancer. Allard, Michael "Mike" John passed peacefully in his sleep at Alicelands on the 7th May 2021. Rhodesian representative for baseball and very talented artist, photographer and drummer for "The Short Circuit Guavas", "Louis the Jeep" and in the UK. Allen, Barry. 1st October 2019 in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal after an illness. Former Umtali school and BSAP. Allen, Dermot Henry `Paddy'. Husband of Helen. 25th August 2012 in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. BSAP 1946-1978, Assistant Commissioner. Allen, Timothy Kennard. 10th March, 1981. Mrewa, Zimbabwe. Allum, Peter Kevin `PK' (aged 88). 17th April, 2015. Carltonville, South Africa. From Trooper in Rusape in 1946 , through CID to Commissioner of BSAP and ZRP until 1982, Peter had served with Fleet Air Arm in WWII. Almy, Doug. Husband of Margaret. February 1999 in England, UK. Amm, William Raymond `Ray' (aged 27). Born in Salisbury, motorcycle dealer and managed a workshop. He had his first race at 17 but his first win was for the 500ccrace in Port Elizabeth in 1950 when he set a new lap record. He is known for his two motorcycle Grand Prix wins and three wins at the Isle of Man TT Races. He was killed in his first race for MV Agusta in Italy on 11th April 1955.

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Andersen, Anthony Finn "Tony". 17th January 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. BSAP Superintendent 1960-1980. Andersen, Ian. Eldest son of Tubby and Ann Andersen 23rd May, 2015. Andersen, John `Tubby'. Husband of Ann. 12th May, 2015. Durban, South Africa. Former Electrical Fitter with 13LAR in the Rhodesian Air Force until retirement after ten years in 1972. Anderson, Arnald. Husband of Nancy. Suddenly in June 1998. Anderson, Callum. Husband of Mary, father to Victoria, Duncan and Rebecca Steyn and grandfather to Talia and Jade. Passed away in Johannesburg in January 2019 after a short illness. Airframe fitter, RhoAF. Anderson, Colin (aged 47). Twin brother of Meryl. 2nd April, 1986 after being brutally beaten at Beitbridge Police Station. Anderson, Marjorie Elizabeth. 2nd June 2018 after a short struggle with cancer. Wife of Willie and mother of Mike and Norma. Anderson, Nancy. Wife of Late Arnald. After a long painful illness in December 1998. Anderson, Robin Adrian Hamilton `Rob' (aged 75). Married to Jean and father to Shirley and Michael.17th December 2015 in East London, South Africa. Born in Fort Victoria. BSAP 1958-1981, Chief Superintendent then at Wilson Rowntree (Nestl?). Andrews, Winifred Eugene `Win' n?e Cowper (aged 96). Born in Dublin, Ireland she came to Rhodesia in 1919, returned for four years of schooling in Ireland but completed at Girls High in Salisbury. Qualified as a nurse with her twin sister and worked at General Hospital in Bulawayo. Married Howard and moved to Matopos then Victoria Falls where he was Superintendent. Win worked in Departmnet of National Parks until 1981 then operated the Ops Room in Police Reserve. After 14 years in Harare, she returned to Vic Falls where she passed away peacefully on 10th April 2014. Mother of Paddy and Roly, Graham and Sylvine. Annan, Bob (91). 13th September, 2008. Mutare, Zimbabwe. Anstey, Irene. Wife of Mark. 30th September, 2014. Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Appleby, James. 7th July, 1985. UK. Appleford, Robin Langley (aged 90). 17th April 2012 in Henley, UK. The youngest pilot in Battle of Britain. Flying instructor in Rhodesia. Arden, Arthur Neal (aged 104). Husband to Julia. 4th June, 2014. Huntingdon, UK. Formerly BSAP and BBC. Armstrong, Dennis Wilfred. 9th October 2014 at Howick, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. BSAP. Armstrong, Harold `Harry' (aged 91). Husband of Dorothy and father of Rob and Brenda, Ian and Patt. 15th January, 2013 at Havelock North, New Zealand. 296 Squadron in WWII. Retired to UK then joined family in NZ. Armstrong, Jack Cecil (aged 90). Husband of Mary. Nantwich, UK, 3rd July, 2015. Former Rhodesia Railways. Armstrong, Ron. Father of Glenn and Judy, Barry and Linda, Shelley and Clive. 6th May 2009. Arnott, Colin (aged 83). Survived by two daughters Debbie and Claire. 5th February 2015 in England. President of Lions Club, Chairman of Molly Williams Trust and chaired the fundraising committee of Zimcare Trust and of the management committee for Homefields. Arnold, Gerald `Gerry'. Husband of Lorraine and ex-husband of Pam. 26th March 2009. Formerly in Mt Dariwn. Ashburner, Gordon Howard. Husband of Jeanne and father of John, Rose-Anne, Sharon and Tony. 27th April 2002 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Ashby, Trevor Glen. 14th July, 2014. Durban, South Africa. BSAP. Ashwin, George William Trodd. 1st June, 1987. Aspinall, Clive. 1st June, 1987. Asprey, Mary. Wife to Walter and mother of Nigel and Betty. 9th April 1999 in Gillits. Formerly in Marlborough. Atkinson, Philip Whitebread `Coot' (aged 96). 27th November 2015 in Sunninghill, South Africa. BSAP 1939-1947, Sergeant.

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Atkinson, Richard (four days before his 70th birthday). Brother of Marilyn and Merie, father to Tiffany and grandfather to William. Passed away in Harare on 9th July 2020. Former Colour Sergeant, instructor, Guard Force, DRR. Attewell, Linda Mary n?e Jeffries. Wife of Keoth and mother of Ross and Adrienne. 31st January 2001 in Johannesburg. Auchterlonie, William Carol. Passed away at his home in Harare on 1st July, 2020. Neurosurgeon. Aust, Charlie W., Lt Col. Former Commanding Officer, RLI. Reported on 17th November 2017. Austin, Alexander William "Alex" (aged 67), in U.K. on 24th June 2014 of skin cancer. Husband of Jill. Authers, Brian Douglas (63). Husband of Lynn and father of Mike and Tracey. 9th June, 2011. Gauteng, South Africa. Ayreton-White, Michael Henry. Husband of Ethne. 5th October 2012 in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. BSAP 1957-1980, Chief Inspector. Farmed in lowveld but harassment by govt agencies forced him to emigrate to South Africa.

Bachmeyer, Herbert. Husband to Traudl and father of Herbert Jr and Ernest. 18th June, 2008. Salzburg, Austria. Formerly Marandellas and Salisbury. Bacon, Evelyn `Lyn' Frances n?e Moody (aged 82). Wife of Jack and mother of David and Shirley. Somerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, 10th July, 2013. Bailey, Dermont MacKenie `Mac' (69). Husband to Jennifer. 6th July 2014. Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Bailey, Robert John Vivian. 9th July, 1987. Johannesburg, South Africa. Bailey, William `Bill' Edward. 7th March 2013 in Peterborough, UK. BSAP. Baillie, Malcolm John (68). Husband of Wendy, father of Warren and Natalie. Perth, Australia, 25th June, 2015. Baird, Paul. 10th June 2016 in an accident in Harare. BSAP 1976-80 Baker, John Houghton (aged 88). 23rd April 2015 at Sherbourne, Dorset, England. Called up for WWII but it ended before he was deployed. Attested with large contingent to BSAP and sailed on Alcantara in 1946 and completed 20 years' service retiring as Chief Inspector. He graduated at Manchester University, UK and taught until retiring in 1988 and sang in Bach choir. Baker, Kate `Midge' n?e Durden, passed away on 29th May 2019 in Brussels. She was at Oriel from 1967 to 1973 and was a Prefect and Captain of the Netball team. She will be sadly missed by all her family, especially her daughters Bryony and Hayley. Baker, Lionel Roland. 20th June 2016 in Hillcrest, South Africa. BSAP 1957-72. Baldwin, Doris Bernice n?e Hapelt (aged 75). Wife of the late Vic. 23rd May 2002. Ball, Godfrey `Geoff' (aged 78). He was sent as a boy from the UK to Fairbridge, Bulawayo in late 1940s. Driver in and around Fort Victoria then returned to the UK. Moved to New Zealand around 1960 and passed away 7th August 2014 in Masterton. He had never married. Ballard, Gwenda May. Passed away suddenly on 29th June 2018. Ballard, John. Husband of Idabella and father of Gary and Nadine and stepfather of Jayne and Rich, Mark and Teresa, Diane and Colin, and Julie and Jim. 6th July, 2015. Canterbury Kent, UK. Balme, Brian (aged 93). Passed peacefully in Matua, Tauranga on 27th January 2019. Brian, a New Zealander, went to Rhodesia post WWII and farmed at Marandellas. He volunteered to serve in Malaya. He was one of the 100 to form what became C Squadron Special Air Services and served the two years from 1951. Widower of Pam and father to Tony and Taryn, Chris and Micha, Tim and Katie. Balme, Pam. Passed away in Tauranga, New Zealand, November 2018. Wife of Brian; mother of Tony and Taryn, Chris and Micha, Tim and Katie; and nana to Sam, Henry, Tristan, Edie, Nikau, and Zoe. Bands, Ronny. Peacefully at home with Jenny and Linda on 16th March, 2015. Bannerman, James Hugh `Takkies'. 20th March 2016 in a hospital in Harare. BSAP, Conex then Mozambique. RW

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Barbour, Brian Douglas (aged 61). Born in Bulawayo, he passed away in Johannesburg on 5th December 2014. He scored 97 on debut aged 18 in 1971 for Rhodesia and the short, stocky left-handed Barbour became a fast hitting opening batsman. in 1980, he immigrated to South Africa and worked for Metro Cash and Carry. He was survived by his two sons and older brother Kevan, a notable wicketkeeper-batsman and international umpire. Barclay, John (aged 79). Husband to Marie and father of Wendy, Debbie and the late Johan. Passed away on 1st February 2020 in Kimberley Hospital, South Africa. Attended Beatrice Junior, Rhodes Prep and Gifford School. Farmed in Enkeldoorn, Karoi then joined Veterinary Dept. Relocated to South Africa in 1981 and joined de Beers. He became known as the "Buffalo Whisperer". Barkhuizen, Ockert. 2014. RLI Barkley, Arthur. Husband of the late Ruth and father to Allan and Michael. 16th December 2015. RW Barnard, Daphne. Widow of Sok. 7th January, 2013, at Germiston, South Africa. Barnes, John Francis. 3rd September, 2014 in Wiltshire, UK. Retired as Air Commodore of Rhodesian Air Force in 1980 then moved to civil aviation. Barnes, Margaret Lancaster n?e Buckle (aged 92). Wife of Denis who died in 1975 and mother of Richard, Jan and Jo. 14th March 2001 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Margaret was the first Rhodesian born woman to study at Oxford University, graduating in 1930 then worked for the Bulawayo Chronicle in Bulawayo. Baron, Marshall Philip (aged 42). Died suddenly on 3rd March 1977 in Bulawayo, where he was born. He studied at Cape Town University and practised law in Bulawayo and critiqued music for the Chronicle. Rhodesian painter with exhibitions in USA, South Africa and Rhodesia. Active in liberal politics and stood as an Independent in 1974. Barrowman, Andrew Noble. 1st April, 1987. Barton, John (aged 75). 21st February 2014. Born and orphaned in UK, sent to Fairborough then Milton High. Studied art in South Africa. Active member of Bulawayo Athletic Club. Barton, Walter. Passed away in his mid-90s in January 2019 after a bad fall which caused a brain bleed. Former farmer in Centenary and flew with PRAW. Adua Ad Astra Battigelli, `Ilo the Pirate'. Husband of Pauline and father of Danielle and Michelle. 19th March, 2009 in Italy. Photographer, formerly Eritrea and Salisbury before retiring in Italy in 2000. Barley, Joan. Wife of the late Mick who had passed away in Hull, UK. 7th March 2002 in her sleep after a stroke. Courtald Theatre in Umtali. Barlow, Fred. 2nd January, 2009. Kent, UK. Barnard, Doug. Husband of Lorraine. 13th March 2010. Barnes, John. 3rd September, 2014. Air Commodore of Rhodesian Air Force after joining in 1957. Barry, Patrick `Pat' Harry George. 19th April 2013 near Luanda, Angola. BSAP. Bartie, Ivor. 1981-2. RLI Bates, Denis. Husband of Jean. Passed away in September 1990 in South Africa. Battershill, Michael Luntley. Missed by Margaret, David, Linda, Sylvia, Angela and family. 23rd September, 2012. Batty, Noel C. `Yorky'. Peacefully at his home in January, 2006 at Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK. Served with British and Australian Armies from the end of WWII then was Corporal, C Company, No 1 Training Unit, RLI until the breakup of the Federation. Baty, John (aged 90). Husband of Ann. 5th December, 2014. Emigrated at 24 from UK to work in the Post Office. PTC. Baxter, Leslie Robert "Bob" (aged 82). 20th April 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. BSAP 1955-58 Baxter, Thomas John Benjamin `Benny'. 1st June, 1987. Bayley, Nicola Verney n?e Brewer. 15th August 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. BSAP 1966-7, Woman Patrol Officer Bayne, Leslie Christopher Lockie. 26th January, 1982. Beach, David (aged 55). Professor, historian. Husband of Gill. 15th February 1999 from

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cancer. Beach, Dennis Kenneth. 6th July 2016 in Katikati, New Zealand. BSAP 1953-6 Beale, Bruce May. Father of Bradley and Nicholas. May 2002. Directory Publishers in Bulawayo and motorcycle racing. Bean, Reg. October 2018. Former Airman armaments, RHAF. Beary, Rory E. (aged 62). 9th July 2011 in South Africa. Brother Shane and three sons. Ex RLI, 2 Commando and Selous Scouts. He had a fishing business in Kenton on Sea and had been diagnosed with a heart condition. He suffered a heart attack when on a walk during a visit to South Africa. Beaty, Thelma Katherine (aged 83). Wife of Pastor Bob (2009) and mother of Jack, David, Stephen and Timothy. 7th January, 2013 in Columbus, Georgia, USA. Beaver, Maurice Hambley. 23rd August 2013 in Margate, South Africa. BSAP. Beck, Peter Louis Meiring. 4th January, 1989. Harare, Zimbabwe. Beech, Barry John. 2nd February 2014. Alcanti, Spain. BSAP. Beets, Derek John. Passed away in Pinetown, South Africa aged 49 years on 24th November 2008. Former Detective Inspector, Fraud Squad, BSAP. Beets, Joy Lynn n?e Hamilton. Passed away in Pinetown, South Africa aged 57 years on 31st August 2011. Former BSAP Reserve. Begemann, Leigh. 15th April 2014 in Benoni, South Africa. Bekker, Guy. 5th June 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. BSAP. Belinsky, Isabel Mary. 16th July, 2011, Bell Inn Farm, Nyabira, Zimbabwe. Bell, Constance `Connie' Isabel (aged 89). Mother of Lyn and Jude. 27th June 2002 in Dundee, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Bell, Nick. Husband of Sheena who predeceased him by six days. Sandton Clinic after transfer from Ndola Hospital with malaria, 13th June, 2015. Geology degree from UR and service mining industry Rhodesia, Copperbelt, Canada and Chile. Bell, Sheena. Ndola, Zambia, 7th June, 2015. Belle, Ronald `Ron' William (aged 84). Husband of Sheila. 17th August, 2012, North Devon, England. Deputy City Valuator, Salisbury before returning to UK. Belstead, Christopher John (19). 16th December, 1979. Benatar, Solomon `Solly', `Sol' Joseph (aged ~70). Chaplin High School, started `Dragon Films'. Pilot with BSAP reserve wing, emigrated 1976 to Dallas and started `SolJay Productions' with his son. Husband of Laureen. Peacefully on 14th March 1999 at Dalla, Texas, USA. Benham, Anne. 17th July 2002 in Hatfield, Harare, Zimbabwe. Active in music circles. Benjamin, Donald. February 1999 in Florida, USA. Bennett, Chris. Husband of late Bennie. August 2012. Bennett, Deborah Lynn, n?e Chamney (48). Wife to Steve, brother of Terry, and mother of Tara and Christie. 20th September, 2000 in Sydney, NSW, Australia after battling chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Formerly Concession-Umvukwes, Salisbury, Lusaka, Tamworth and Brisbane. Bennett, Dennis Raymond (aged 81). Husband to Helen, and father of late Ed, John, Steve and Sue. Prince Edward School and Rhodes University where he earned the name `Champ' by defeating the provincial bantamweight champion. He was with 17th Rhodesian Battery that traversed Italy in WWII and was a Chartered Accountant. Dennis passed away on 7th January, 2004 in Harare, Zimbabwe from inadequate medical care. Bennett, Edward Donald `Ed' and `Teddy' (aged 63). Husband to Val, father of Sandra and Nicola, and brother to John, Steve and Sue. Chartered Accountant. Suddenly at home after a seizure on 22nd January, 2011 in Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe. Bennett, Edward Gibson `Ted' (aged 78). Born in East London, didn't finish school. Worked for BSAC retail in Salisbury and farmers financed Ted and his brother-in-law to open `Smith & Bennett' John Deere agency. They broke sanctions through a branch in South Africa until it became the biggest outlet in the Transvaal and was closed by the Americans. Husband of May and father of Dennis and Ronald. Passed away in Salisbury on 28th April 1973 and had suffered from emphysema which he probably got from the mustard gas in the trenches before he was captured in WWI.

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