Passed away peacefully, on October 11, 2024 in Dunedin Hospital; aged 94 years.  Loved husband for 71 years, of Noeline (McLeod), father and father in-law to Gillian and Robert Nicholson (Auckland), Geoffrey and Bernadette (Rarotonga), Peter and Sandra (Christchurch), Nadine and Geoffrey Ireland (Melbourne), Vanessa and Martyn Jagusch (Auckland), Andrew and Liz (Dunedin), grandad to Emma, Kate, Samuel, Campbell, Mackenzie, Alexander, Victoria, Logann, Ben, Josh, Sam, and the late Natalie. Eldest son of the late John and Jessie (Fiveash), brother of Henry, and John (Dunedin) and the late Jessie (Rodgers), and Arthur, beloved brother-in-law and uncle to his extended family. The family would like to pass on their thanks to the staff of Dunedin Hospital, and all who looked after Colin, for their care and compassion. 

- A Service to celebrate Colin's wonderful life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Anderson's Bay Road, Dunedin at 11am on Wednesday, October 16, followed by private cremation.  Messages can be left below.