Royal New Zealand Naval Association Inc.

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Shipmates
It is with regret I inform you of the passing of Michael (Blue) McGuinness NZ17659 RNZN 1963-72 PO Seaman RP. Ships served: Rotoiti, Royalist, Otago, Waikato, Taranaki, Endeavour, Irirangi.
 
Blue had suffered for many years from Huntington's disease, and passed away after slipping into a coma at 0930 Thursday May 7th.
 
For those who knew him, Blue was one of life's true characters, and I remember him running the mess fund in 3P mess on Otago in 69-70 when he was known as Blue the Jew. A name (funnily enough) he was very proud of.
 
May he RIP.
 
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