Richard George COLLIN

FUNERAL HOME

Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors - Cornwall Manor

1 Cornwall Street

Wellington, Wellington

Richard COLLIN Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026, Lower Hutt, aged 77. Loved son of the late George and Marie Collin. Loved brother of Jack Collin and Christine Edney and the late Lorraine Burton and Geoffrey Collin. Uncle of Sonia Edney, Michael Edney and Matthew Collin and great-uncle to Jack Burney. Friend to many. The service will be livestreamed with access available on Richard's online profile via the website below. Messages to the family may also be made via his profile. A celebration of Richard's life will take place at Sacred Heart Church, 41 Britannia Street, Petone on Tuesday, February 2, 2026 at 12.00pm.

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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Alan Collin

February 2, 2026

Christine, Jack and family. Very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Have fond memories of the discussions we had on family and life when he occasionally popped in for a visit. Sorry I am unable to be with you and share in the celebration of his life. Notwithstanding my thoughts and love are with you all. Cousin Alan

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Athol Smith

January 31, 2026

To those of you here today who knew Richard in the latter part of his life, as I did, he generously shared his life adventures with me and a small group of friends over many cups of coffee and tea, cake and kai. Those shared moments revealed to me that Richard had lived a full life of work, play, tension and adventure. And I am a better person for having known him, supped with him and now grieve for him with everyone who took the time today to say goodbye. Haere ra ehoa ma. Goodbye my friend.

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