Died: 15th May 2021

Funeral: 19th May 2021

Peacefully passed away at Parata Rest Home, Gore, on Saturday, 15 May 2021, aged 88 years.

Loved husband of the late Joyce for 65 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Jocelyn and Barry McGowan (Prebbleton), Robin and Sherryl (Gore), Shona and Ian Forbes (Waimumu), Peter and Lyn (Gore).

Loved Grandad and great Grandad of Jody and Sally, Remy, and Saffron (Melbourne), Shawn and Julianna, and Mila (Christchurch); Nigel and Sophie, Evelyn, and Ryan (Christchurch), Trudie and Reece, Toby, and Caleb (Gore); Steven and Deanna (Gore), Stacey and Duncan, and Arthur (Dunedin).

Loved brother of *Doreen, *Elaine, Valerie, *Eleanor, Marilyn and families.

A loving Uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

A service for Colin will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Wednesday, 19 May, at 1.30pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery.

A special thanks to Parata for their excellent care of Colin.

Messages to 93 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

(*denotes deceased)