ELLIS, Kerry John. Reg. No: L19399 – Royal New Zealand Navy, Chief Petty Officer (Master at Arms)
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Devoted and loving husband to Pat for 53 years. Much-loved father and father-in-law to Carmen & Mark, and Pete & Rebecca. Cherished Grandad to Nina, Jonty, Carly, Cooper, Charlie, Frankie, and Maisie, and Great-Grandad to Koby. A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge, on Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
Donations to the Cambridge RSA Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages to the Ellis family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or shared in Kerry’s online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz.
3 Messages:
Sorry to hear the sad news about Kerry. Our thoughts are with you all.
RIP Kerry. A fellow WM and shipmate. HMNZS Otago 1978. A gentleman of the service. Fair winds & clam seas. Condolences to the family.
Our love and thoughts to you all at this sad time. He was a much loved Grandad. We wish we could have been there to celebrate his life but we will have a quiet toast to Kerry on Saturday. Rest in love, from the MacKenzies xx