Colin BUNCE Obituary

Dear Marilyn Charlie Peter and families I have just watched Colin´s send off what a great farewell. Thinking of you all Barbara (Judy´s sister)

Watched memorial service live streamed today. A fitting tribute to Colin a legend and long time participant at Teretonga. Many memories!

Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought and in your heart forever.
Thinking of you all today, Lyn Hankey

Thanks for teaching me how to play petanque mate I will Miss you My friend.

I was saddened to read of my cousin Colin's passing...much has been said about his storytelling, a trait probably inherited from his father, Uncle Arthur, which his two siblings also excel at...
When Colin spoke, people listened and were either educated, informed, amused or admonished..!! I recall a lot of amusement, especially during social occasions at the Teretonga club rooms. One story he told me which I will never forget was racing an open wheeler at Teretonga in the rain ( possibly the Begg 1600). At the fastest part of the circuit the front wheels stopped turning...due to aquaplaning. The expletives that followed I considered to be "appropriate "... I also recall when I was competing and Colin was Clerk of the Course, I was in receipt of "terse" words when I passed a fellow competitor when a yellow flag was displayed...
He also wasn't very impressed the day I spun my car on a "warm up" lap...So many memories , including meeting up in UK and watching excellent motor racing at Brands Hatch...he lived a full and entertaining life...
My condolences to Marilyn and family..Rest in Peace Cuzzie...go revvin' in heaven...

Stephen Carter

So sorry to hear of Colin's passing. Have many memories of childhood fun and always at Bargain Corner! RIP Colin. Keep the travels going on the other side.

Marilyn and family, we are devastated to hear of the passing of Colin. He played a big part in our lives growing up on the track at Teretonga and our group gatherings with all the families together. There are some great stories between the Bunces and the Whitakers and I am sure Colin will be reminiscing on some of those stories with Ray and Carolyn up there now. Take care and lots of love Scott & Amanda, Marcus and Louise Whitaker.

I fondly remember the laughs at the CT club and the Thursday night euchre from the 20th century. For a second hand dealer he was extremely well read, perhaps Marilyn's influence. I am looking forward to the speeches from the livestream as I think that it will be a true celebration rather than a boring ceremony. (I'm looking at you, Charlie and Peter.) Best wishes to the family. RIP Colin.

I´m really sorry to hear about Colin´s passing. Thinking of you all and sending love as you go through this tough time.

Dearest Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear today from my Mum of Colin's move to the next world. I have alot of fond memories of Colin and yourself, the CT club and buying ammo of Colin and Peter at Bargain corner. Dave Blain would understand. Graham (Charlie) and Judy, Peter and Sandra including Colin and Marilyn, you bought me tremendous amount of memories and I'm hugely respectful of those gestures, drinks and above all great evenings of delight and story's. You spent time at Riverton of Memory before moving and settling in beautiful Alexander. Blossom festival Country which we still to this day love. "Let the pool table tell the truth" Kindest Regards Dave

It is so sad to learn of Colin's passing. We shared lots of times together and now I only wish I was able to attend his celebration. Lots of memories from Donald and Merilyn.

Dear Marilyn and Family
So sorry to read the sad news about Colin. Many memories come back. Especially the purchases at Bargain Corner, the telephone line across the gully at Stewart Island, and great days boating there. My condolences and best wishes to you all.
Bruce Story