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Brian COLLINS Obituary

COLLINS, Brian Claude:
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 12th May 2021. Aged 67 years. Loved soulmate, fishing buddy, best friend, and husband for 48 years of Lynette (Lyn), and loving Dad and father-in-law of Sheree, Melissa and Brent, Gareth and Tania. Cherished Poppa to Zac, Will and Olly Perrett; Jenna, Jay and Myah Newton; Cassidy, Laikin, Shae & Skye Collins; and fur baby Poppy.
'He fought a good fight
to the end'
Rest in Peace
Messages to the Collins family may be sent c/- Eagars Funerals, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, or left on Brian's tribute page eagars.co.nz/brian. A service of celebration for the life of Brian will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Whitcombe Road, Opunake, on Saturday 15th May at 11.00am, followed by burial at Opunake Cemetery. For those unable to attend, Brian's funeral will be live streamed via his tribute page. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from May 13 to May 15, 2021.

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Dear Sheree and family, We are sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away Sheree and Melissa, Love to you all, Barry and Linda Whittington

May 18, 2021

To Lyn & family. Deepest Sympathy. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Lorraine & Ivan Heal

May 17, 2021

To Lyn & family
We have just learned of Brians passing and wish to convey our condolences to you all at this very sad time.

Mark & Denise VERCOE

May 17, 2021

To Lyn and Family, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have. Graham and Joy Dorn. Pihama

May 17, 2021

So sorry to hear of Brian's passing, sympathy to all the family.

Tim Williams

May 17, 2021

So sorry to hear of Brian's passing, Lynette. Another old school friend has gone to fish the heavens.
Much sympathy and condolences.
Velam Riddell (Smith) Opunake - Daisy Hill, Bris, Australia. class of 66

May 16, 2021

To Lyn and families. We were saddened to hear of Brian's passing. All of our kind thoughts and love to you all. Brian was a lovely man and after attending his send off today and seeing so many attend, it is testament to what he meant to so many people. A lovely personal send off that showed the man he was and how loved he is.
Pam and Eddie Page

May 15, 2021

Dear Lyn and family.
Sending our love and sympathy to you all.
Our thoughts are with you today and sorry we are not able to be with you.
Bev and Edward Baylis.

May 15, 2021

Lynette and family I am saddened to hear the passing of Brian, such a wonderful man will be sadly missed thinking of you all at this very hard time.

Lorraine Chard

May 15, 2021

So sorry to hear the passing of Brian, such and amazing man will be sadly missed. Love to all the families ❤❤

Karyn Chard

May 15, 2021

So sorry for your loss ,prayers for the family

Linda Dmith

May 15, 2021

We're so sorry to learn the loss of Brian. Gone from this world too soon. We admired his dedication in providing Opunake with helpful services and his friendly manner, along with his love for fishing and bringing beauty to Opunake in the things he built.

Kelly and Christina Knadle

May 15, 2021

To Lyn and Family,
Love and thoughts are with you all.

Sandy & Pete Osborne

May 15, 2021

To Lynette and family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.R.I.P.Brian.

julie radford

May 15, 2021

Deepest Sympathy Lyn and family.

Judy Gillbanks

May 15, 2021

Lyn and family, so sad, just got news tonight. Thinking of you all. We grew together. Many good times. Sorry unable to be with you. Love and thoughts to all
Robbie & Louise xx

Robbie Harrop

May 15, 2021

Lyn and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Bob and Joy Dobbin

May 15, 2021

Thinking of you at this time with love and prayers, Kathy and Bob Clough Coffs Harbour

May 14, 2021

To the Collins family
So sad to hear about Brian (Dad)
Take comfort in knowing that now you all have a special angel watching over you all ❤❤

Carol (Young) Dodunski

May 14, 2021

Sincere sympathy to you Lyn and families. A friendly helpful man gone to soon. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time for you all. Nora and Gary Hunn.

May 14, 2021

Dear Lynn and family. I send my love and best wishes at the very sad loss of Brian. Brian was o e of the first people I met when I arrived back in Taranaki. He was always helpful and understanding. He thought the world of his family and gave selflessly to the community. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed.

Liz Sinclair

May 14, 2021

To Lyn and family our condolences in the Passing of Brian who will ever forget the great time we shared growing up from high school to working in the factory and the power Board a good friend Love Keith - Geraldine Roach - Glenview Hamilton

May 14, 2021

Thinking of you all Lyn and your family.

Irene Whittaker (Smith) Opunake, Feilding.

May 14, 2021

Dear Lyn and Family
Love and thoughts to you all during this very sad time.
Rest in peace Brian.
Arohanui
The Ahie Whanau

Frances Kahui

May 14, 2021

To Lynette and family,sorry to hear the sad news.Thinking of you
Christine and Merv Lowe

May 14, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Lyn and family on Brian's passing. Denise and Michael Hogan

Denise Hogan

May 14, 2021

To Lyn, Sheree, Melissa, Brent, Gareth, Tania, their kids and my beautiful son Laikin.
I am incredibly sad for loss of such a great, humble and selfless man. I'm incredibly grateful that he was my father inlaw for those years, he taught me a lot. The world has lost one of the good ones. My thoughts are with you all as I know how incredibly close you all are.
Blessings to you all for tomorrow.
Have fun Brian fishing up there, and may you have endless supply of whitebait
Rest in love
Ayshia, Rob, Cassidy, Sebastian and Bella

Ayshia Bordiss

May 14, 2021

Deepest condolences to you Lynn and family,
Brian was a school buddy of mine in Opunake.

Bruce Clarry

May 14, 2021

Dear Lynn I am very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He was a grand lad.
Kind thoughts and much love to you and your family. Many happy memories RIP Brian.

Jan O'Leary

May 14, 2021

Lyn and family, so sorry to hear that Brian has completed the journey. Whitcombe Rd,105E Anglias, Power Board, The Shop. All great memories of a life well lived. Gone fishing. Mike and Wendy Smith.

Mike and Wendy Smith

May 14, 2021

Dear Lyn and family. So sorry to hear the Brian has passed away. A genuinely lovely man and such a loss to you all. Thinking of you at this sad time. Trevor & Jannean Vercoe

May 14, 2021

Lyn and family. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Brian. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Nigel@Karen Dey

May 14, 2021

To Lyn and all of Brian s Family sorry to learn of his passing kind regards to you all

Mike and Sandra James

May 14, 2021

Very sorry to hear such sad news. Thinking of you all xxx
Annette

Annette Perrett

May 14, 2021

So sorry Lyn and family to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Colin and Pauline Christie

Colin & Pauline Christie

May 13, 2021

So saddened to hear of Bryan's passing, thinking of you all at this hard time, sending lots of love and big hugs, I'm sure he will be watching over you all. R.I.P xxx
Love Tina, Josh and Izzy

Tina Atkinson

May 13, 2021

So very sad to hear of Brian's passing.
Deepest Sympathy to Lyn an all the family.
Thinking of you all.
Graham & Christine Morgan
Tirau

May 13, 2021

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brian. Our deepest sympathy and aroha to you all.

Christine & Graeme Corrigan

May 13, 2021

Extending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family

Terry Sullivan

Terry Sullivan

May 13, 2021

Deepest Sympathy Lyn and Family.
Thinking of you at this sad time .
Jenny Washer

May 13, 2021

Lyn and family,fond memories of working with Brian on the EEPB and a good friend, a real good guy. Paul and Christine Richardson

Paul Richardson

May 13, 2021

Deeply saddened to learn of Brian's passing. Such a lovely man with a beautiful smile and infectious laugh. My heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Jenny Bell

May 13, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to you Lyn & your family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time.
Lois & Steve Leeks New Plymouth

May 13, 2021

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Brian may be gone but he will always remain in your hearts. May the memories of all the great things you shared help you through your grief.
Alison and Neil Hodges

May 13, 2021

So sorry to read of Brian's passing this morning. Ian and I are thinking of you all at this sad time and know you will be a big comfort to each other.
Anne and Ian Stronge and whanau, Tocumwal NSW

Anne Stronge

May 13, 2021

Lyn and family, condolences and sorrow for your loss. Brian, a top man down,
Mick Askew and family.

May 13, 2021

Our thoughts are with you Lyn, Sheree and family on the sad passing of Brian. A lovely gentleman now at peace
Delwyn and LioneI

Delwyn Beecher

May 13, 2021

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Tom & Karen O'Hanlon
Cambridge.

May 13, 2021

Lyn, whanau and friends
Aroha and thoughts with you all.

Cookie and Deb xx

Alistair Cook

May 13, 2021

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you Lyn and family.
Kath Perrett and family

May 13, 2021

Such Sad news. Lyn our thoughts go out to all of you. Such fond times of our Brennan Place early years. RIP Brian
Graham and Kathie

May 13, 2021

My Deepest Sympathy to you Lyn and Family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Julie James.Hawkes Bay.

Julie James

May 13, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I have so many great memories of working with Brian at the Egmont Electric Power Board. Brian and Maree Rowland.

Brian Rowland

May 13, 2021

To the Collins family. So sorry for your loss of a very special man. Brian will live on thru you all. RIP
Shirley, Murray Dysart and Flin Rosendaal

Shirley Dysart

May 13, 2021

To Lyn , Sheree and Collins family sorry to learn of Brian's passing. May he Rest In Peace. Mary, Matt, Sarah and Edward Mulligan, Manaia.

May 13, 2021

Sending you all so much love and strength at this very sad time, ❤
Love always Dyl, Jax, Leo & Charlie xxxx

May 13, 2021

My deepest sympathy to you Lyn and your families. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Was such a pleasure to know Brian.
Also the Manaia Tennis Club extend their condolences

Elaine Goodin

May 13, 2021

Dear Lyn
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
Colleen Brophy

May 13, 2021

To Lyn and Family Sending our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. We have such fond memories of Brian through our business and the fun times hanging out with you both over the years at the Stihl Conferences.
Sending love to you all
From Damon & Tracey STIHL SHOP HAWERA

Damon & Tracey Milham

May 13, 2021

Lyn and family our thoughts are with you at this time.
Doug & Glenyss

Doug & Glenyss Harvie

May 13, 2021

Thinking of you all Lyn and family. I enjoyed my chats with Brian on the Opunake walkway over the years. He was a well known Opunake character and will be missed by many.

Sarah Procter

May 13, 2021

COLLINS, Brian Claude:
Dearly loved youngest son of the late Dinny & Nellie Collins. Baby brother of Pat & Nat (Gisborne), Jeff & Laurice (Invercargill), and Jill Smith (Opunake). Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
Gone too soon

May 14, 2021

COLLINS, Brian Claude:
Dearly loved son-in law of the late Sam and Noeline Drought. Brother-in-law of Michael & Kerry, Neil & Susan, and Suzanne & Glen Radford. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Loved friend of Carol and Paul.
Happy fishing

May 14, 2021

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Memorial Events
for Brian COLLINS

May

15

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Whitcombe Road,, Opunake, Taranaki

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street Strandon, New Plymouth 4312