3 May 1940 – 27 June 2022
3 May 1940 – 27 June 2022
JONES, Colin David:
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 27 June 2022 aged 82. Cherished husband of Trish for 57 years. Respected and much-loved Dad and father-in-law of Greg & Fiona, Alan & Tina, and Vaughan & Helen. Cheeky and proud Grandad of Monica, Jessica and Karen; Katie, Matthew and Olivia; Euan, Hannah and Isaac. Brother and brother-in-law of Berwyn (Bill)(dec) & Adrienne, Malcolm (Sam)(dec), Lucy & Bill Beattie (dec), David & Raema Wells, and Richard Wells.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to the Hospice Taranaki.
Messages to the Jones Family may be left on Colin’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/colin.
A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at the War Memorial Centre, Miranda Street, Stratford on Monday 4 July 2022 at 11am, followed by his burial at Kopuatama Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, Colin’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Stratford War Memorial Centre
To Trish and family….sorry we couldn’t be with you. But our thoughts are with…enjoyed working with Colin @ you Trish at Hospice…take care….💕💐
Dear Trish, Greg, Alan & Vaughan Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. I have the fondest memories of Colin Jones. He was always so kind, caring and cheeky! Sending you all our love and strength at this time - Kia kaha family. Much Love Jacqui Larkin & Derek Spring xx
To Trish, Greg and Fiona, Alan and Tina, Vaughan and Helen and Families Condolences to you all at this hard and sad time of Colin's passing. He was a very well known and special man and will be greatly missed. May you all find comfort and strength to help you through. Best Regards Matthew and Julie Harrison and Family.
Dear Trish and family, we are thinking of you all at this time of loss. May the wonderful memories you shared with Colin help you through this difficult time. He would have very proud of how his family represented him today.
Dear Trish & Family, What a beautiful send off for Colin today, he would have loved every minute of it. What an amazing man he was! Thoughts are with you all and as was said today he certainly left his footprint here.....
To the Jones family with sympathy. So sorry to hear the news Jim and Jill Wills
Dear Trish and family, we are sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. We have fine memories of him and our thoughts are with you all these days. Love from Annemien Richard Ruben Vincent Markink-Amtink.
Dear Trish and the Jones family, we are saddened and sorry to hear of Colin's passing, our thoughts are with you all. I have many memories of Colin and your family growing up, he will be missed Andrea and Emil Dediu
Dear Aunty Trish and family our thoughts are with you all we wish we could be there with you all sending all our love Trudy Sam Jordy and Jesse
Dear Trish & family - our thoughts are with you all in your sad loss of Colin. Treasure the memories, you will have many. With deepest sympathy - Wendy & Scotty.
Sending my sincere sympathy to you Trish, many wonderful moments shared with Colin and you when volunteering at the Stratford Hospice Shop and sharing dairy farming updates. He had a fantastic way of delivering empty bags to me behind the counter!!! Take care. Sorry I won’t be able to share Colin’s celebration of life due to my own mobility issues.
We were sad to hear of Colin's death. Our deepest sympathy to you Trish, and all of your families. Your memories of a good man will be a support in the time ahead. Colin's support of the local school, district, and Stratford community will be remembered by many
So sorry to hear of Colin's passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this tough time.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Take care Tony and Sue Morresey
To all the Jones family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Colin always being kind and welcoming whenever you saw him. A good man. Thoughts are with you all. Kevin Green
RIP Colin. My condolences to Colins family. I want to say that as a business partner many years ago I enjoyed working with Colin and appreciated his sense of humour as much as his integrity. Thanks Colin for all your help and teachings over the years. Am unable to be there due to health unfortunately. Roger
Trish, Greg, Alan, Vaughan and your respective families, I am saddened to hear the news of a much beloved member of your family passing. Colin has left his mark on you all, it's in your faces and your way of being and doing, your values and attitudes. Not only has your family lost a member, but a community has lost a pillar. May his memory live on through each one of you.
Sincere condolences to the Jones families at this sad time. Jan and Ian
Trish and family our extreme sorry to read of Colin’s passing, always a lot time for him. Murray and Ruth and family
RIP Colin, It was a pleasure being part of the club with you over the last seven years. You keen interest and pearls of wisdom for junior bowlers was always greatly appreciated. Due to work commitments I unfortunately will not be unable to attend your service. Rest in peace mate and condolences from my family to yours.
RIP Colin. Respected friend, mentor, customer for 50 years, thank you, peace and relief at last Colin....my deepest sympathy to you Trish and all the families.
Deepest Sympathy to the Jones family. A well respected person in the Stratford and Toko District. A leader in the Community

Funeral service held at Stratford War Memorial Centre

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