Wilfred John Howard (“Howard”) Farndale
25 April 1940 to 3 April 2022
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Filton, Bristol
1940
Wilfred John H Farndale,
son of Wilfred and Doris (nee Howard) Farndale (FAR00769), was born on 25 April
1940 at Filton, north of Bristol, Sodbury district, Avon (GRO Vol 6A Page 656).
Hull
Daily Mail 29 April 1940: FARNDALE. To Mr and Mrs W Farndale (nee Doris Howard),
“Glenholme”, Conygre road, Filton, Bristol, on April
25, a son.
1951
Bristol
Evening World, 25 April 1951; BIRTHDAY GREETINGS. Many happy returns of the Day to … Howard
Farndale …
1954
This
photograph was kindly shared by Allan Farndale. Howard Farndale is holding Melanie
Farndale and clockwise from Howard are Nigel Farndale, Neil Farndale and Allan Farndale (back left).
Wilf used to take his family for walks over the golf course in Filton to view a
massive aircraft hangar at BAC, where the Brabazon had been built.
1957
Bristol
Evening Post, 2 February 1957: PEN FRIENDS. These children have applied for overseas pen pals
and will be receiving letters fairly soon: … SWEDEN … Howard Farndale … NORWAY
… Howard Farndale … NEW ZEALAND … Howard Farndale …
Gisborne, New Zealand
1959
On 11 September 1959,
Howard Farndale departed from Glasgow on board the SS Captain Cook for
Wellington, New Zealand. His address was 45 Conygre Road,
Filton, Bristol and he was a ledger clerk.
1963
Howard Farndale married
Shirley Parsons in July 1963.
FARNDALE--PARSONS.
Shirley, eldest daughter of Mrs N. Parsons, Hastings, to Howard, eldest son of
Mr and Mrs W. Farndale, Bristol, England. The couple both work in Gisborne
FARNDALE-PARSONS. At the Holy Trinity Church,
Shirley Anne, daughter of Mrs N Parsons, Ferguson Street, Hastings, to Howard
Wilfred John, son of Mr and Mrs W Farndale, Bristol, England. The couple were
attended by Barbara Gibbons copper of Gisborne, and Michael Shellsher,
of Auckland. The future home of the couple will be Gisborne.
Gisborne
Photo News, 11 July 1963
1964
On 25 October
1964 he arrived in Auckland, from Southampton with Melanie Frances Farndale (his
sister).
In 1964, Howard’s
parents, Wilfred and Doris moved to New Zealand, to follow their eldest son,
Howard. Wilf built bridges in the Gisborne area. (From a
record from Wilf’s son, Allan, kindly shared in 2023).
1966
Howard was best
man at his brother’s wedding in 1966:
FARNDALE-FENTON.
At Holy Trinity Church, Heather Dawn, daughter of Mr and Mrs S J Fenton, Waipaoa, to Keith Allan, son of Mr and Mrs W J Farndale, 8
Foster Street. The attendants are, from left, Janice Fenton, Waipaoa, sister of the bride, chief maid, Howard Farndale,
Gisborne, brother of the groom, best man, Zandra Fenton, Waipaoa,
sister of the bride, and Melanie Farndale, Gisborne, sister of the groom. The
flower girls are Deborah Harris, Gisborne, and Judith Parkinson, Hexton, both nieces of the bride. Future home, Cheltenham,
Auckland. (Mayfair studios).
Howard and
Shirley’s daughter Melanie Farndale (FAR01143A), was born perhaps
in about 1966.
1969
Howard Farndale
lived in Gisborne, East Cape, New Zealand in 1969 and 1972, a fitter
at 20 Root Street. Nigel John Farndale living at same address.
Also living at
Gisborne at that time – Doris Evelyn Farndale, Heather Farndale, Heather Dawn
Farndale and Keith Allan Farndale.
1970
Howard and
Shirley’s son Micheal Farndale, (FAR01173AC) was born perhaps
in about 1970.
1972
Howard was listed
on the Rotorua electoral register in 1972. A welder.
Married Shirley A Farndale. 28 Bidois Road, Bay of
Plenty.
1978
In 1978, Howard
was a manager then living with Shirley at 23 Collie Drive.
And 1981, at same address, a manager, his wife now a manageress.
2022
Howard Farndale passed away on 3
April 2022.
New
Zealand Herald 7 April 2022:
FARNDALE, Wilfrid
John Howard (Howard). Passed away April 03, 2022. Dearly loved father of
Melanie and Micheal. Much loved husband of the late Shirley. Greatly loved
Poppa and Great Poppa. No funeral at Dad's request. Sadly missed by all. Rest
in peace.
Sorry to hear of Howards passing. Our history
together goes back to the "Mills - Tui" days where Howard was the
production Manager and I was based in Auckland. (In the 70's) When we went to
Rotorua with clients, Howard always greeted us with a smile and a handshake. We
stayed in touch from time to time since then and until last year. I will miss
our conversations. Always a true Gentleman, you have gone too soon and will be
missed. RIP Howard