Also known as "Ron"
10 April 1922 – 30 May 2026
Also known as "Ron"
10 April 1922 – 30 May 2026
BINGHAM, Ronald John (Ron)
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.
Messages to the Bingham family may be left here.
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 here.
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."

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Deepest Sympathy to the Bingham families, May Ron RIP a life well lived, Love Marg & Emmett
My heartfely sympathy to the loss of a great gentleman and relative. Since moving to Auckland contact has been very spasmodic but family ties run deep. I will be unable attend to funeral of Ron but my thoughts will certainly be with you all. RIP Ron and many thanks for your help over the years keeping an eye on Lena after my departure from the Naki.
Deepest sympathy to Rons family . He was an amazing fellow and a true gentleman. Fond regards from Pat Bishop
I extend my deepest condolences to the Bingham family on Ron’s passing. The time I had spent with Ron was a great honor and pleasure to be in presence of this great man, a true legend. W. Bro. Ronald Bingham, I thank you for your time and our conversations we shared, I will treasure that time with you. I can only imagine what you had experienced, what you endured in the time of WWII. I salute you Sir and thank you for your service. R I P Ron, ‘At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember You.
To all of the Bingham families, - Sending you all, my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Bingham. - A most respected gentleman and a true icon in the Rahotu community of years past. Treasure all of your precious memories. Rest in peace and love Mr Bingham, you’ve certainly earned it.🙏
To Ron’s family, What a great man Ron was. A Coastal & Rahotu treasure. A polite, lovely gentleman. You’ve earned your rest now Mr Bingham. 🌹 Wendy Clement
To the Binghams, our condolences on Ron’s death. Ron was a gentleman and a true Taranaki- ite and he knew how to enjoy life, a skill he’s passed down to his family. Hold tight to those many happy memories. Thinking of you all.
Condolences to Peter and Julie from us The Cameron family, our love and thoughts to you and your families. Kind Regards from us all.
My condolences to you all with the passing of Ron he had a great life and done so much for many people rest in peace you deserve it
Dear Julie, Peter and Family We are sorry to hear of Ron's passing and are thinking of you all. A wonderful coastal community man and great friend of Marcus and Joy particularly through bowls and RSA. A beautiful soul, RIP Ron.
Sincere condolences to Ron's family. I remember Ron from is days of RSA visiting to various care homes in New Plymouth. Oh how residents enjoyed those visits. I will always remember him as a true gentleman with a cheeky smile, giving of himself to serve. RIP Ron
To Julie, Peter and families. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Ron was a special neighbour to Celia at Molly Ryan. The Behrent family
To Julie.Peter and Families. Our thoughts are with you all at this Celebration of a wonderful life..well lived..Ron has earned his rest....

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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