Taranaki's last World War 2 veteran, Ronald John "Ron" Bingham, passed away peacefully aged 104.
WWII Service No. 438352 1st Taranaki Regiment, Sergeant NZEFIP & 14th Brigade 2 NZEF, Ikaroa Lodge 115, JP (retired)
Peacefully at Molly Ryan Rest Home on Saturday, 30 May 2026, aged 104 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwynneth (Jury). Cherished father and father-in-law of Michael and Mary; the late Delwyn and Paul Frost; Robyn and Ian Frost; Peter and Helen; Julie and Peter Fleming.
Loved and respected “JJ” of his grand, great grand, and great, great grandchildren.
Ron will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
A service to celebrate Ronald’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth, on Monday, 8 June 2026, at 10.30am, followed by a family interment at Awanui Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, Ron’s funeral will be livestreamed on the Eagers website, where messages of remembrance can also be left.
The family wish to thank Dr Danych and the staff at Molly Ryan for their care and support.
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."
