Colleen Patricia Purves-Rankin

23 January 19289 July 2021

Peacefully at Summerset Rest Home on Friday 9 July 2021, aged 93. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Anne, Catherine and Alan and Jenny and Paul. Much loved nana of Paul, Olivia, Dayle, Adam, James, Rebecca, Kieran and Erin. Cherished great Nana to Imogen, Zoe, Lachlan, Callum, Hudson, Mayer, Cooper, Holly and Xavier . Thank you to all the staff at Summerset for their wonderful care and genuine love.

Messages to Colleen’s family may be left here on her tribute page.

In accordance with Colleen's wishes a private service has been held.

Eagars Funerals

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Tributes

So sorry to learn of Collen's passing. Our sympathy to you all. We said our goodbyes 6 months ago. Christine and Doug (Otorohanga)

Christine Rankin

Catherine - Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you, Alan, Paul and Olivia. From the Rankin family.

Sheryl Smith

Hello Jenny and family sorry to read of your mums passing. Treasure your memories together and she will always be close by. Vic always loved being with your family thinking of you xx love Laurie Mylchreest nee Carpenter

Laurie Mylchreest née Carpenter

Anne, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

Sharren Read

It was with sadness that I read of Colleen's passing and I send this message of sympathy to you all. I have z fond memories of her being a caring neighbour to my grandparents, the Parkinsons, in Whitmore Street, and also of her being a hard working member of the Alma Brotherhood Retirement Village Trust along with my Dad, Lin Smith. She was so very proud of her daughters and grandchildren. I wish you peace in the days to come. Kind regards Clare Ravenscroft

Clare Ravenscroft ( née Smith)

Dear Aunty Colleen, So sorry to hear of your passing, i have wonderful memories of you especially when younger. You were such a lady, i treasure your wedding photo as i am the sulky flower girl. Sympathy to Ann,Jenny,& Cathrine & all your family's so sorry at your loss.

Gillian Mckinney

To Colleen's family: We loved her to bits. The best neighbour anyone could have. Rest in peace Colleen. You deserve it. Sincere sympathy.

Julie and John Apeldoorn

Thanks for mentioning our side of the family. Love you always nana. Thank you for being the best nana to us ❤️

Kim Rankin
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