Died: 14th June 2025

Service: 21st June 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colleen Judith Marnane (nee Cairns), who left us peacefully on 14 June 2025 surrounded by her family at Dunedin Hospital.

Aged 86 years.

Colleen was the deeply loved wife of the late John David Marnane.

Beloved mother and mother-in-law of John and Robyn (Cromwell), Chris (Winton), Mark and Lara (Winton), Wayne and Helen (Cromwell) and Brent (Kalgoorlie, Aus.).

A much-loved grandmother to John, Joanne, Catherine, Thomas, Julie, Gemma, Michael, Alexia, Jack and Ava, along with her four great grandchildren.

Mother-In-Law and friend to Rachel.

Much loved sister, sister-in-law to Jock* and Moira*, Ted* and Veronica*, Irene and Pat*, Ray*, Dympna and Eric*, Kevin and Denise*, Brian* and Bernadette*, Conal* and Pat*, John* and Marie*, Cath and Joe*, Rex and Anna* and aunty to many.

Colleen touched the hearts of many people during her life with her love and generosity.

A service to celebrate Colleen's life will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, 21 June 2025 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 7 Digger Street, Nightcaps followed by interment at the Wairio Cemetery.

A special thank you to the staff at both Dunstan and Dunedin Hospitals for the care and compassion Colleen received during her time there.

Condolences may be sent to 240 Mt Pisa Road, Cromwell, 9383 or to Colleen's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link can be found.