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Colin GIFKINS Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 23 November, 2025, aged 90 years. Treasured husband and soulmate of Nancy for 70 special years. Dearly loved Dad of John and Maureen, David and Donna, Kerry and Perry, Craig and Ana, and Lee. Much loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages for Colin's family may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Chiswick Park Lifecare for their dedicated care of Colin. In accordance with Colin's wishes, a private family farewell has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Nov. 26, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Colin GIFKINS

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17 Entries

Viv Lozell

December 6, 2025

Sorry to hear of the passing of Colin, condolences to you Nancy and family
Love Viv and Colin xxxx

Christine rutley

December 4, 2025

Sincere condolences to all the family and lots of love to nancy
have many fond memories
Janet Rutley

Raewyn

December 3, 2025

Nancy,sorry to here of Colin's. Passing,sending condolences to you Nancy & family.Remeber the funny & happy times we had at our Tupperware parties at your place,we made great friends from the first time we meet.RIPColin.from Raewyn Procter,also Marcia

Raewynne Pretty (Lochore)

December 3, 2025

Sad to hear of Colin's passing. Nancy and Colin were neighbors as I grew up and then workmates. Nicest man ever. Always be Collywobbles to me.
Luv Raewynne Lochore

Ian Taylor

December 2, 2025

Sorry to hear of Colin´s parsing, condolences to Nancy,David,Donna and all the family. Ian ,Christine Taylor

Brian and Judy Dredge

November 29, 2025

Sorry to hear of your fathers passing John and Maureen. All my sympathy to you both.

Christine greeks

November 28, 2025

Dear Nancy and family
Heartfelt condolences on your huge loss of Colin
Sending hugs and love
Christine and mike

Barbara Gibson

November 28, 2025

W0nderful memorys of our 35 years at Hurley Place, kids playing in our street and fantastic neighbours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Barbara and Ron Gibson.

Len

November 27, 2025

Condolences to you all on the passing of Colin. I have great memories of Colin taking us to hockey games with the Manawatu team in the seventies, and seeing Colin and Nancy of the sideline watching their boys play.
Kindest regards, Len

Barbara

November 27, 2025

Dear John, Maureen's boys. So sorry to see that your and grandad has passed away. Our sincere condolences along with our prayers and thoughts for you all at this sad time. RIP from Chris and Barbara Regan

College Hockey Club

November 27, 2025

Nancy and all Gifkins family. Colin and Nancy you were the legends of the College Hockey Club supporters Club.over 50 years standing at the end of turf 2
cheering on four sons then grandchildren and now great grandchildren.
Thanks for the memories RIP Colin
College Hockey Club

Kay McDonnell

November 26, 2025

Thinking of you Nancy. It was good to connect again when I visited mum at Chiswick. Your caring and dedication to Colin was very special.

Richard and Elizabeth Morton

November 26, 2025

To Nancy and family. Sorry to hear of Colin's passing. Memories of the great chats we had when you brought your motorhome in for servicing.

Richard jaggard

November 26, 2025

COLIN THANKYOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT OUR GAMES THEY WERE ALWAYS NEEDED YOU AND NANCY WILL ALWAYS BE OUR FAMILY MAY YOU LOOK DOWN ON YOUR GRANDCHILDREN PLAYING WITH THE SAME SUPPORT YOU GAVE US .THANKYOU COLIN .R.I.P. RICHARD JAGGARD C.O.B
FOREVER

Dick Morgan

November 26, 2025

To Nancy, John and Craig, I was sorry to learn of Colin's passing and send deepest sympathy. I remember the 1973 Hatch Cup hockey and spending hours on the sidelines with Colin and Nancy, and in the Manawatu Junior Advisory committee with Nancy. It was great to rekindle our friendship at the Rankin Cup in Hamilton in 2001. Rest in Peace Colin

Lois Fagan

November 26, 2025

My thoughts are with you John and Maureen, also condolences to your mum and the rest of the family.

Allan & Dorothy Jenkins

November 26, 2025

We have had so many enjoyable times together on our campervan replies trips away on many destinations.Our deepest sympathy to you Nancy & your family in the loss of such a beloved husband father & grandfather RIP Colin as your certainly deserve your eternal rest.

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Memorial Events
for Colin GIFKINS

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