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Jack WILLIAMS Obituary

Colin passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th August, 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean for almost 74 years. Beloved Dad and father-in law of John and Wendy Williams and Sue and Keith Wightman (Waitara). Precious Pops of Kim Beaumont (Wellington), Craig and Roger Williams (Waitara), Philip Wightman (Thames), Patrick Wightman (Hamilton) and their partners. Loved Pop-Pops to Jacob, Charlotte and Alivia Williams and Sarah, Jordan and Elijah Wightman. A special thanks to the staff at Maida Vale Rest Home and of Ward 4B, Base Hospital. All messages to 'The Williams family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at https://wabraham.co.nz/notices/ A service for Colin will be held in Knox Church Community Centre Waitara, 17 Grey Street, Waitara, on Wednesday, 16 August at 1.00pm. Private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2023.

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for Jack WILLIAMS

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34 Entries

Dale Main

September 2, 2023

Thinking of you all at this sad time, Mrs Williams, John, Wendy and Family. A Gentleman we much admired.
Dale & Rodney Main

The Bryant´s

August 20, 2023

Thinking of all the whanau at this very sad time. Sending all our love and healing. David, Acacia, Maddox and Leighton Bryant xx

gavin Faull

August 20, 2023

Colin was an amazing citizen of Waitara. He is Mr Supermarket of Waitara and transformed the retail business.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family Sincere sympathy Gavin and Carol Faull

Lynn Davies

August 18, 2023

We remember you as a great neighbor and friend Colin.
Lynn & Bob. Love to Jean, Sue & John.

Jivanni Adams

August 18, 2023

To Mrs Williams, John, Wendy, Sue, Keith and families sincere condolences on the passing of Colin. Lots of memories working at New World.
Jivanni

Joan Marshall, Waitara

August 17, 2023

Sending my sincere condolences to Jean & Family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Kim Marshall

August 17, 2023

All my thoughts are with Jean and family at this time Colin was a lovely gentle soul x

Paula Dunlop ( Harvey )

August 17, 2023

My condolences to sue & Jean & Family Colin was a gentlemen I remember him Well when I worked at new world it was so nice to see you again Sue at my coffee cart at the hospital RIP Colin xx

Lynne Pulford

August 16, 2023

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the sad loss of your Dad Sue.
Lynne Pulford

Bernard Faull

August 16, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of times together as you celebrate and give thanks for a full and long life.

Elaine

August 16, 2023

My sincerest condolesnces to the entire family. Mr Williams was a very kind, gentle man and he will be greatly missed in Waitara.
From the Smaller and Tannahill family

Tina Tapatu

August 16, 2023

Treasured memories of you Pop at Waitara New World, you were dearly respected and admired by us all.
Heartfelt condolences to Nana, John Wendy Sue Keith and families.
May you find comfort in the love of family and the warm embrace of friends

Thinking of you all xx
Danny, Tina and families
Perth

Paula and Kevin Cole

August 16, 2023

Jean and the Williams family - so sorry to read of Colin's passing. Another Waitara icon gone after a great life. No more wandering into the supermarket on Saturdays. RIP Colin

Marie Riordan

August 15, 2023

To Jean, John & Sue and your families.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marie

Wendy Yandle

August 15, 2023

Dear John, Wendy, Mrs Williams and families. Deepest sympathy, we are so sorry to hear of Mr Williams passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Wendy & Greg Yandle and family xx

Pamela Eyles

August 15, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Sue, Keith and family at this sad time.
Love Pamela, Lisa Brad Leo and ruby.xx

Kathy Loveridge (formerly Miller) and Scott Miller Perth

August 15, 2023

Sincere condolences to Jean and the Williams family on the loss of Colin. A well known local identity for many years. RIP to a true gentleman.

Viviana& Brian Jones

August 15, 2023

Deepest condolences to Williams family.

Robyn Brooking

August 15, 2023

Our condolences to Jean and the Williams family. Thinking of you at this sad time. He will live on in your hearts forever.

Ann Armstrong, Don Armstrong, Sue Brookes, Robyn Brooking, Christine Armstrong-Smith and families

Lynley johnson

August 15, 2023

Thanks for the memories, one can never forget the pegs to hold paperwork, the handwritten signs, a true gentleman with an amazing legacy, love to all the family may the memories help you through this sad timex

Suzanne Hall

August 15, 2023

Condolences to the Williams Family
Such a nice man my memories are from Rahotu when he had the local store
Suzanne Hall (Mabey)

Brian & Tania Sadler in WA

August 15, 2023

Our sincere condolences to John, Wendy & whanau at this sad time, arohanui

Kendall ( The Sheriff ) Miller

August 14, 2023

My condolences to Jean and the Williams family on the passing of Jack (Colin as I knew him ). Had a solid friendship with Colin for many years during his time at Waitara. Always a friendly greeting from him whether in Waitara or Wellington.
R I P Colin, Kendall ( The Sheriff ) Miller - Formerly Foodstuffs, Wellington now retired Nelson.

David and Sheryl Page

August 14, 2023

To Jean and family. So sorry to hear of Colin´s passing. What a great age and a great life he has had! He will be missed by many but we all have wonderful memories to keep. May all the happy memories you have help you through the days ahead.

Leon Kovaleski

August 14, 2023

Please extend our sincere condolences to the Williams family. Colin was a very much respected friend and mentor when we purchased Four Squares in New Plymouth in the 90's. A very sad loss. From the Kovaleski Family.

Sharon Ward

August 14, 2023

Deepest sympathy To Mrs Williams, John Wendy Sue Keith and Family's Sending all our and big hugs to you all at this sad time.He will be sadly missed by all lots of Memories while working at Waitara New World
Sharon Ward And Greame Lockley and our Families

Maureen Miller

August 14, 2023

Deepest sympathy to Mrs Williams, John, Sue and families. Lots of lovely memories of my time at New World with Colin.

Roger and Kay Davie

August 14, 2023

Condolences to Mrs Williams and all the family.

Kath Thomson

August 14, 2023

Thanks for the memories Pop, always in my heart. Heartfelt condolences to Nana, John, Sue and families.
Kath and Hamish Thomson

Rodney Dawson.

August 14, 2023

Sending condolences to you all family.
Wishing you strength at this sad time.

Catherine Carr

August 14, 2023

Thinking of you all. Wonderful memories of a great boss, at Williams Store Rahotu in the 60s .Catherine Carr. (Murphy)

Fiona Jean McLachlan

August 14, 2023

To Jean and Sue and the Williams family so sad to read about Colin's passing this morning. Sending lots of love and hugs. Fiona Mclachlan, Raglan.

Bronwyn Flay

August 14, 2023

Sorry to hear of Colin´s passing. Condolences to Jean,John, Wendy, Kim, Craig and Roger and families.

Leeanne Old

August 14, 2023

Dear Mrs Williams, John and Wendy, Sue and Keith and families, so sorry to hear about Mr Williams passing sending you love from John Chapman, Leeanne, Sharon, Daniel and families xx

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