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Colin DAVENPORT Obituary
(of Picton and Te Anau)
"The Mighty Totara has fallen".
It is with a very heavy heart we share that Dad passed away peacefully, but very suddenly, at home in Picton in the early hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. In his 85th year. Much loved father, father-in-law and mentor of Sandy and Robbie (Ashburton), and Geoff and Deb (Wellington). Loved husband of the late Marion (Picton and Te Anau), and partner of Jackie (Nelson). Precious and very proud grandad of Tina and Clint (Western Australia), Josh and Nymfe (Invercargill), Chris and Bess (Dunedin), Jess (Christchurch), Hamish (Dunedin) and Sarah (Wellington). Very excited GG of Mackenzie and Harper (WA). Very loved and respected brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of many. Our thanks to all who knew Dad, and have been part of his wonderful life at Bridge, on the water and land, and in Picton, Te Anau and all parts in between. Messages may be sent to 1230 Lismore Mayfield Road, RD5 Lismore, Ashburton 7775. No flowers please but a donation to either the Cancer Society 06-0601-0044826-00 or the SPCA 03-0599-0278454-00 Ref. Davenport would be appreciated. A funeral service for Colin will be held at Sowman's Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 2.00pm on Friday, February 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed via our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals.
"The Mighty Totara has fallen".
It is with a very heavy heart we share that Dad passed away peacefully, but very suddenly, at home in Picton in the early hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. In his 85th year. Much loved father, father-in-law and mentor of Sandy and Robbie (Ashburton), and Geoff and Deb (Wellington). Loved husband of the late Marion (Picton and Te Anau), and partner of Jackie (Nelson). Precious and very proud grandad of Tina and Clint (Western Australia), Josh and Nymfe (Invercargill), Chris and Bess (Dunedin), Jess (Christchurch), Hamish (Dunedin) and Sarah (Wellington). Very excited GG of Mackenzie and Harper (WA). Very loved and respected brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of many. Our thanks to all who knew Dad, and have been part of his wonderful life at Bridge, on the water and land, and in Picton, Te Anau and all parts in between. Messages may be sent to 1230 Lismore Mayfield Road, RD5 Lismore, Ashburton 7775. No flowers please but a donation to either the Cancer Society 06-0601-0044826-00 or the SPCA 03-0599-0278454-00 Ref. Davenport would be appreciated. A funeral service for Colin will be held at Sowman's Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 2.00pm on Friday, February 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed via our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals.
Published by Marlborough Express on Feb. 20, 2025.
Memories and Condolences
for Colin DAVENPORT
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Jim B.
March 3, 2025
Sad to hear of Colins passing. A humble gentleman. It was a pleasure to have Colin visit yearly for his annual service on his beloved vessel Tuatane.
John and Sue Attfield
February 21, 2025
Sandy,Geoff and families deepest sympathies on the
loss of your Father.
We will never forget when we first arrived on Kakapo Road Te Anau of the `Huge Personality´ who lived at the end of the road.
John and Sue Attfield
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