The Commissioner regrets to inform of the passing of
(207018) Firefighter Phillip DUCK (Ret)
Phillip joined NSW Fire brigades in June 1986 serving at Albion Park Fire Station until his retirement in May 2012.
Funeral
Thursday, March 30 2023, 1400hrs
Hansen & Cole
634 Northcliffe Dr,
Kembla Grange.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Inspector Wayne 'Bucko' BUXTON AFSM (3812),
formerly of 001 Station City of Sydney,
on Saturday 11 March 2023.
The funeral for Wayne is to be live streamed on Wednesday, March 22nd 2023 at 11:00 AM
(Australia/Sydney time) Details
Here.
Inspector Buxton served with NSW Fire Brigades for 47 years, until his retirement on 08 August 2014.
Funeral
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 11:00 hours
Magnolia Chapel
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Cnr Delhi Road and Plassey Rd
North Ryde NSW 2113
Immediately following the Service, refreshments will be served in the Wallumatta Function Centre.
Serving members may attend in uniform and form a Guard of Honour, should one be required.
Dress Code:
Summer Dress Uniform - Peak Cap, Shirt (with current branding), Tie and Medals. Galateas may be worn.
The Commissioner regrets to inform of the passing of
L/F Colin RICE
on the 22/02/2023 at his home in Penrith.
Colin served on ‘D’ Platoon at 86 Station Penrith until his medical retirement in 2018
after suffering injuries from a road accident.
Colin’s funeral will be held
3pm Tuesday 7th March 2023
Castlebrook Memorial Park,
Rouse Hill.
We have been advised that
retired S/F Ken WHITE (2699)
passed away yesterday morning, 23rd February 2023.
Ken joined the NSWFB on 06/05/1960 and retired on 10/10/1987.
Funeral
Wednesday 1st March, 2023
commencing at 11:00 hours
at the Magnolia Chapel
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Delhi Road Nth Ryde NSW 2113.
The Commissioner regrets to inform of the passing of
Retired Senior Firefighter Phillip WHOLOHAN (4235).
Phillip joined NSW Fire Brigades in October 1969 serving until his retirement in November 1984.
Phillip served at the Parramatta, City of Sydney, Rydalmere and Northmead.
Phillip will be farewelled in a private ceremony.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Honorary Captain Laurence Herbert MURRAY (075001)
formerly of Berowra Fire Station.
Laurence joined NSW Fire Brigades in August 1971 serving until August 2006.
A funeral service will be held :
Tuesday 28th February, 1pm
Magnolia Chapel
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
We have received advice that
Harold "Harry" BARKER (4799)
passed away on 17th February, 2023.
Harry joined the NSWFB on 26/08/1972 and retired on 15/10/2001.
A private funeral service will be held in the near future.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Senior Firefighter Lionel James HUDSON (4106),
formerly of State Communication Centre,
on Friday 13 January 2023.
Lionel joined NSW Fire Brigades on 17 January 1969 and served until his retirement on 21 August 1992.
Lionel served at Kogarah, Caringbah, The Rocks, City of Sydney Fire Stations, and State Communications Centre.
A Funeral service
Wednesday 1st February 2023 at 11:00 hours
Castlebrook Memorial Park
712/746 Windsor Road
Rouse Hill, NSW 2155
The service will be followed by a remembrance wake at The Fiddler Hotel.
Members wishing to attend may do so and form a guard of honour if required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals. (Galateas may be worn)
