23 January 1928 – 9 July 2021
23 January 1928 – 9 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.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
So sorry to learn of Collen's passing. Our sympathy to you all. We said our goodbyes 6 months ago. Christine and Doug (Otorohanga)
Catherine - Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you, Alan, Paul and Olivia. From the Rankin family.
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
Anne, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
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
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.
To Colleen's family: We loved her to bits. The best neighbour anyone could have. Rest in peace Colleen. You deserve it. Sincere sympathy.
Thanks for mentioning our side of the family. Love you always nana. Thank you for being the best nana to us ❤️

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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