ANZ Retired Officers' Club (VIC)
President Ken advised the passing of our Honorary member, Frank Kendall Wells who passed away on 17/12/2019 aged 92 years.
His son, Geoff advised that his father passed away after a short illness on the 17 December 2019. The funeral was held on 24 December 2019.
Our condolences are extended to Frank's family.
Message from Peter Smith in the UK
Mike would be well known to many of our Members as he ran Treasury in ANZ UK for many years. Mike was also a key member of the team which established ANZ New York in 1976.
I have just received a phone call from Mike Tong’s daughter, Louise, to advise that sadly Mike passed away yesterday.
Louise advised that the funeral is likely to be during the week beginning 6 January.
I can’t be certain, but I suspect the service will be at the Kent and Sussex Crem in Tunbridge Wells.
Sad times….
Peter Smith
A sad day for ANZROC members with advice received of the passing of our members Bob. Max and Reg
BURGESS R.J. (BOB) 76 YEARS 3/12/2019
Life Member Kevin Mitchell advised that Bob Burgess passed away suddenly on 3/12/2019. Kevin said he met Bob in ES&A when Bob was a regular cricketer in the ES&A cricket team.
Andrew Kelly said that he and Bob were long-time friends and Sydney Swans supporters.
Bob Lamb told me that he was chatting to Bob at the ES&A Christmas luncheon on Tuesday 26th November at the Bentleigh Club.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bob will be held at South Warrandyte Cricket Club, Colman Road, Warrandyte South at 11am on Tuesday 10th December
COLWELL S.M (Max) 87 years
Max COLWELL 87 years
It is with great sadness that we advise Max passed away peacefully on Monday 2nd December 2019 at BlueCross Box Hill.
He first worked for the Union Bank in Bendigo starting his employment on 24/1/1949. He had many moves throughout his career, especially in the early days while single. Some of the branches that he worked at were Rochester, Alexandra, Kyabram and Ararat. He was then transferred to the ‘big smoke’ Abbotsford (First Teller), Newmarket (Managers Clerk), Nunawading (first Accountant post), Croydon, Elsternwick and East Malvern.
He often spoke of the important roles that he undertook as Exchanges/Remittance Clerk and Head Ledger Clerk. Where cheques were physically handed over to other local branches to enable processing. His days in Bendigo also involved the receipt of gold from the Central Deborah Mine. The branch had the responsibility of storing the gold and once a week sending it to the Royal Mint via registered mail. Apparently only once the delivery never made its destination - stolen off the train at Bendigo!
He had a brush with fame while working at Rochester - His Manager was Charles Brownlow (the son of the legendary footballer) and often trained at the Rochester Football Club with him.
His final position with the bank was when he was transferred to Premises Department in late 1970s. He stayed there until his retirement on 14/1/92. Almost 43 years of service.
Betty Colwell (wife) and Annette Olsen (daughter)
27.4.1932 - 2.12.2019
Passed away peacefully at BlueCross Box Hill with Betty by his side.
Loving husband of Betty. Loving father and father-in-law of Trevor and Robyn, David and Donna, and Annette and Trevor. Poppy to grandchildren Scott (dec), Grant, Glen, Michael, Mark, Rachael, Kimberlee, Kyle and Trent, and to great-grandchildren Logan, Patrick and Jesse.
Forever in our Hearts
Funeral Service at Le Pine Chapel ,1048 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill at 10am on Monday 9/12/2019
ROBERTS, Reginald 91 years
18-6-1928 - 4-12-2019
Loving father of Simon, Andrew ,Deb, Jane, grandpa to Ella ,John, Ada, Lucy, Chas, Wilson, Jack, Daniel, Amelia, Belle. Father in Law to Leith, Emma, Mark, Ben & Alisa. brother in law to Lesley & Neville, uncle to David & Catherine. Reg died suddenly but peacefully. He lived his last years as he wanted; independent & an active member of the communities he treasured: All Saints Mitcham, U3A & the Castle Hill Line Crew. Farewell Dad, loved by many and deeply missed, highly respected by his community, a man of warmth and integrity.
No funeral details available at this time….
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