Re; Funeral Details for Peter Simonds (2/68)

We have received the information below from Peter’s daughter Carolyn Simonds.

Hi All,

I write to you today on behalf of the family of Terence Peter Simonds to advise that Peter, died peacefully at home on Monday 15 March 2021.  He was the devoted husband of Judy Simonds (née Pallot). Beloved son of Terence Joseph and Sheelah Mary (Peg) Simonds (dec), and son in law of Douglas Pallot (dec) and Gwen Pallot.   Loving father of Terence Nicholas, Natalie, Fiona, Carolyn, Stephanie & Laura. Father-in-law of Lisa, Luke, Paul, Dylan and Neal. Adored Grandpa of Samantha, Terence Zachary, Nathaniel, Lachlan & Thomas; Alexandra & Douglas, Amity and Ella; and Gabriel.

We will be celebrating his life on Tuesday 23 March, 11 AM

St Leonard’s Church

349 Springvale Road,

Glen Waverley Vic

All are welcome to attend, and for those who cannot, we will be setting up a livestream which we will circulate the details of early next week.

At the appropriate time it would be appreciated for a member to also write the Vale

For any of you that may like to share your memories of Peter we would love to hear these, please feel free to reach out on this email (simonds9@gmail.com) or with Nick (son) directly on 0438 266 541

We would also like to ask if anyone has a copy of the class photo, 2nd intake 1968 or any other photos, we would love to collate these memories.

We thank you for your thoughts and fond memories of dad as we celebrate him.

Warm Regards,

Carolyn Simonds (daughter)

Re: Funeral Arrangements for Brigadier Dick Flint.

We have received the following from Geoff Richardson concerning the passing of former OTU Chief Instructor, Brigadier Dick Flint.

Hi Frank,

Geoff Richardson here, 1/70 class with Brig Dick Flint’s funeral arrangements.

Across the past 10 years, or so, I have called regularly on Dick at his retirement living complex at Tweed Heads. Obviously the friendship was born out of Scheyville. I was fortunate to meet young Richard Flint, one of Dick’s sons, before last xmas when visiting Dick and I have just spoken with him. Dick failed with cancer and had radium treatment about a month ago which did not go well for him. Dick, even in his failing state but still wanting some control, mentioned that he only wished for a small family funeral. My name was included and have been invited to speak, and I am honoured to be able to attend and represent the many young Australians who were cadets at the Scheyville  Officer Training Unit. I have sought permission to attend the funeral for Geoff Daly 4/69 and Chris Madden 1/70 who were close to Brig Flint in arranging celebratory functions.

I will check with Richard for permission to make available his phone and email contacts to you for the association.

Funeral arrangement are :- Monday 22 March 2021 at 1300hrs at South Tweed Crematorium.

Good health,

Geoff Richardson   ( 0405715267)

Vale Peter Simonds (2/68)

Dear Scheyvillians, I am writing to advise of the passing of Peter Simonds (2/68)

on Monday 15 March following  a long battle with brain tumours.

Details of funeral arrangements will be circulated when they come to hand.

Frank Miller

National Chairman, OTU Association.