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rumboy


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It is with sadness that I report the death on Tuesday 11 June 2013 of Gordon Pyper (New Zealand) who was at the Prince of Wales in 1963 in the Arethusa class. Gordon was a good mate and we had many escapades together.  After he left the Merchant Navy he bought his own boat and became an oyster fisherman in Bluff.  He never made it back to the UK but I managed to visit him in 2002 and 2011. I will miss our monthly phone conversations talking about the 'good old days'. 

Anyone requiring any information contact Barry Knell. (01484) 425670

 



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Barry, thanks for advising us of the death of Gordon Pyper. The loss of any PWSTS boy is a loss to us all and we share in your grief.   Stu



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My input the same as Stu's Barry.

Bob



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Sad news indeed Barry, condolences to you and his family.

 

Elwyn



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Hi Barry mate thank you for the phone call re-very sad new about gordon he was a great lad and mate will be missed big time,we had some great times.



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Sad news indeed. Safe passage shipmate. My condolences to Gordons family and friends.



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RIP Gordon  Pyper 



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sail away, rest in peace.



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The funeral was over, 
And all the mourners gone, 
Were going to miss you Sailor, 
But guess your work heres done.

I bet your sailing other seas
Yes! Seas so glassy calm
And telling Angels stories
But meaning them no harm.



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Rest in peace Gordon, my condolences to family and friends.

 

 

Barry



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Yes, sad news indeed. Rip Gordon Pyper

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Very Sad news R.I.P Mate.
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I was in Arethusa 1963 with Gordon..We left at the same time and joined the RMS Remuera together and did two trips..Great Guy and Great shipmate..

 

Rest in Peace Gordon and condolences to his Family

 

Regards

 

 



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RIP Gordon, our thought's are with your family

 

Sharky & Hev



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