After a long life as a champion of all she loved, Colleen passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 18, 2026; aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, a very much loved mother and mother-in-law to Alan and Barbara, Trevor and Joan, Phil and Lyn, Maureen and Tom, Diane, Graeme and Kate, special Nanna to Ben, Anna, Courtney, Alice, Melanie, Gareth, Aimee, Hannah, Mick, Grace, Kanoa, Ruby, Connie and Gretchen, much loved and loving Great-Nanna to Thomas, Liam, Hazel, Henry, Harrison, Sienna, Freddy and Nikau. Special thanks to all staff at Golden View Cromwell for your wonderful care. We welcome all to join us for a reflection and celebration of Colleen's life in the Cromwell Catholic Church, 2 Sligo Street, at 1.00pm on Wednesday, March 25, followed by burial at Cromwell cemetery. Live-stream at
www.affinityfunerals.nz. Colleen has requested no flowers, thank you.

Published by Southland Times on Mar. 20, 2026.