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Jennifer COLLINS Obituary

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our very loved Jennifer Mary Collins (Soffe), on Wednesday 7th January 2026. After a short illness, Jenny passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jenny is the beloved wife of Bruce Collins (deceased), and mother to Vickie & Rob, Catherine & Rob, Marie & Mike, Beth & Kelly, Sally & Jason. She is also the adored grandmother to her grandchildren Jamie & Sam, Taylor, Layne & Noah, Tomai & Riley, Hunter & Graceyn, Jaxon & Kyla and Mason. Loved sister to Robyn & John and Anne and Peter. Jenny will lay at home on 63 Parris Street, Waitara, until her service on Monday 12th January at St Joseph's Church/Parish, 21 Nelson Street, Waitara, the service will commence at 11.00am. Following the service there will be a private cremation at the Abrahams Crematorium, Bell Block. Nibbles for those attending will be at the house on 63 Parris Street, Waitara, at 2.00pm following the cremation service. We invite all who knew Jenny to come and celebrate the life of our family Matriarch, Mum, Nana, sister, and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Te Rangimarie Hospice would be greatly appreciated. We acknowledge all the love and care they have shown through this time.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2026.

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Doreen Matthews(Bruce's cousin)

January 12, 2026

To Jenny's family.
My condolence to you all as you farewell your mum and grandmother,you are in my thoughts and prayers.Another branch has fallen from the family tree.R.I.P.Jenny
Doreen Matthews

The Johnson's

January 11, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss. Jenny has been a lifelong sight in the neighborhood and we will miss seeing her and hearing her voice and laugh as she walks past. She was a great friend to our mum I'm sure they are catching up on the gossip again.

Lorraine and Joe Coster

January 11, 2026

To Collins and Soffe families. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Jenny. She was always very supportive of and contributed in any way she could to events involving herself, Bruce and members of her family and extended family. Always enjoyed catching up with her, at the supermarket usually, and finding out what was happening in her busy life. RIP Jenny. Reunited with Bruce. Love and hugs to you all.
Lorraine (Slim) and Joe Coster

Roger Feather

January 11, 2026

To Jenny´s family
We were sorry to learn of mums passing It was great to catch up with her during the year but it was sad to learn that she wasn´t well
All you girls and your families now have to carry on the Collins legacy
`When someone you love becomes a memory
That memory becomes a treasure´ `
We are sorry we won´t be with you all to farewell Jenny but you will be in our thoughts
RIP Jenny
Kay & Roger Feather

Janene Snowball

January 10, 2026

To Jenny's family. I am so sorry to hear Jenny has passed away. She and Bruce were great neighbours to my mother, Shirley Snowball. They were so very kind and always kept an eye out for Mum, which was greatly appreciated. Since Mum passed away two years ago, I have been back to visit Jenny on the odd occasion and dropped off some avocados for her, as I know she liked them a lot.
You are in my thoughts.
Janene Snowball - Katikati

Darcy and Margaret Mangino

January 10, 2026

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to the Collins and Soffe Families.....Jenny will be sadly missed by many....
Take Care.....
Margaret and Darcy Mangino

Mary King

January 9, 2026

So sad to learn of Jenny´s passing! Heartfelt condolences to all her families!Love and prayers
Mary

Sheryl and David Page

January 9, 2026

To the Collins and Soffe families.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. You will all have your own special memories to help you through the days ahead.
Jenny will be missed by many especially people in the Waitara community.
Sending our deepest condolences to you all.

Donna Whalen

January 9, 2026

I'm so sorry to here of Jenny's passing you are all strongly in my thoughts. Grateful memories and slumber party's aye Vick and don't forget her yummy baking. Xxx

Marg Soffe

January 9, 2026

To all of Jennys family our condolence to you all. We know this is a very sad time but you all will have wonderful memories of Jenny. Marg and Syd Soffe.

Margaret Hansen

January 9, 2026

To the Collins family. Condolences on the passing of Jenny. May your memories help in the days to come. She was an awesome person.Rest in peace Jenny.
Margaret Hansen and family.

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