Brian Emmet Breen

3 November 192526 September 2021

BREEN, Brian Emmet (Brian). R.N.Z.N : 4962 Born on the 3rd November 1925, passed away peacefully at his home in Papatoetoe on the 26th September 2021. WWII Navy Service, Brian served on the Leander, Achilles, Tyler, and Arabis. Veteran of the "Battle of Kolombangara" on the 13th July 1943. Beloved Father / Father in law of : Kerry and Angela Fordham (Rangiora). Wendy and Nick Griffin (Thames). Michael (Rangiora). Peter (Papatoetoe). Beloved Brother / Brother in law of Sylvia and Laurie (Devonport) and Michael and Betty (Both Deceased). Grandfather of Eleven and Great Grandad of Eight. Rest in Peace Dad, forever in our Hearts. A service to celebrate " The Life of Brian" will be held at a later date when Level 2 is established in Auckland. Details to follow and will be published in the New Zealand Herald. Contact can be made with Davis Funeral Services, Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe Phone: (09) 2772526

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