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Edward COLLINS Obituary
Edward Laurence (Ted):
Passed away, peacefully at home, on October 30, 2016. Aged 79 years. Loved husband of the late Gwen, much-loved father and father-in-law of Janice and Barry Ellis, Peter and Annette, and Susan. Loved grandfather of Anthony, May and Lucy; Haidi and Elliott, and Kurt and Leighane; great-grandfather of Felix, Kaedyn and Kallum. Messages may be sent to 4 Dodson Street, Spring Creek 7202. A funeral service for Ted will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 1.00pm, Saturday November 5, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.
Geoffrey T Sowman F.D.A.N.Z.
Tel 03 578 4719
www.sowmans.co.nz
Memories and Condolences
for Edward COLLINS
10 Entries
November 20, 2016
It is with great sadness that we learned of Ted's sudden passing. Unfortunately I was on an All Blacks supporters tour in the USA at the time and could not pay my last respects to him. I knew Ted to have some wonderful attributes - a great knowledge of the sea and fishing, he was incredibly generous and a loyal friend just to mention a few. As someone said when we were away, if it hadn't been through Ted & Gwen's famous "Blue Bus" reunions we as a group would not have stayed together. Unfortunately most of the group was in the US. When we got together in Chicago we all toasted Ted's friendship after the AB's game.
Rest in peace good friend. Dave Hunter and your "Blue Bus" friends.
Nicole Best
November 10, 2016
We are all going to miss you Ted i know i will looking out my window each night and not seeing the lights on in your house doesnt seem real xx
jonathan meikle
November 8, 2016
A fine man of standing and character.
A pleasure to have known you Ted.
Trevor & Cathy Burkhart
November 5, 2016
Ted was a Good Doer and a fine Man of Principal.
He was there as the President of The Commercial Fishermans Federation in the formative years of the QMS and played an integral roll in the many many meetings to make sure that things were done equitably and to reinforce the ethicacy of systems being run from the bottom up, to ensure every mans view got a fair hearing.
His wise council around our Cramac table helped guide us with many of our more difficult decisions. His keen sense of humor and kindness will be missed by us all.
His Legacy of Fair Play and Doing things right the first time, will live on.
''Twas great to know you Ted and share stories and the awesome experiences of life spent on the Briney.
Go Well Ted; I reckon You slid up to the Pearly Gates, all used up, after a life Full to the brim with Living
Kindest Regards.
Trevor & Cathy Burkhart
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November 3, 2016
To dear Ted will rearly miss you now up with Gwen from your old friends Richard and Lynda Crawshaw love to the family
November 3, 2016
To the Collins Family,
Deepest sympathy in your sad loss. Ted was a great man and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Sincerely
John & Mary Sturgeon
Moira Collins
November 3, 2016
RIP Uncle Ted. My sincere condolences to the family
Sue Collins
November 2, 2016
Bye bye Pops. "The Hurricane"
Glenis & Rowan Bailie
November 2, 2016
our deepest sympathy from us all. A great loss.Peace be with him.
Helen Harris
November 2, 2016
Dear Family, so shocked to hear the news of Ted,s death while in Vietnam. Please accept our very Sincere Sympathy, sorry we cannot be with you at this time. love Helen and Ron
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