So sorry to hear of Colin passing my sincere condolences to Thersa and family

Grandad you are the best grandad. I can ask for you are caring kind helpful and I loved your culddes you are sweet and thank you so very much for the time you spent with me I wish you the best and I hope you got my letter. Ps Live to be your self I will Always remember that Your with me . From Harper

Dear Theresa, family and extended families, we are sorry to hear Colin has passed away. Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God's love is always a source of comfort as Colin is now at rest with our Lord. God bless Denise & Tony Dravitzki

Walk fast, keep them honest up there and enjoy the tui Grandad

To Theresa and all the family. Please accept our deepest condolences at this very sad time. Colin did so much for our community, he will be sadly missed.

This is very sad . For 37 years Colin & I sat on the finish line judged our clubs athletes on Wednesday nights, also the numerous Athletic Taranaki, Colgate games, NZ Nationals and other events over the decades. Athletics in Inglewood will never be the same, no longer will Colin pull me up for an incorrect place on club night, nor will he be there setting up the tent on the bigger events. Colin expected everyone to help put out the gear and take it down after and would get very cross with those who wanted to go early or get tea. Colin & I worked together at nearly every event in Inglewood over all those years, . Being at the judges stand we had time to review the week, every week, talk about who did what, all the schools events of how difficult some could be. He was a top chief walking judge, and spent hours coaching and telling race walkers how to walk within the rules. I watched his Children race each club night, saw his grand children do the same. My thoughts go to Theresa, Sandra Racheal who like Colin never missed a athletic event, and the rest of the family .

Colin was a genuinely wonderful person whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on everyone he met. He gave so much of himself to others, always with quiet strength and a warm, reassuring smile. His absence will be deeply felt, and my heart goes out especially to his beloved wife, Theresa, and all his loved ones during this difficult time.

Heartfelt sympathy to Theresa and family at this very sad time. A very special person who has given so much to the community of Inglewood.

Sending our love and sympathy to Theresa, Dennis, Sandra, Shawn, Rachel and families. With love from Chris and Raewyn Rooney and family

Thinking of you all and sharing your sadness at this time. Colin will be remembered as a lovely man who gave so much to many. His personal coaching input into the lives and style of most local race walkers over years and years will remain a legacy to him.

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family xx Pat and Colin🥰

Thinking of you all at such a sad time. Memories are so precious. Deepest sympathy.

Colin was one of a kind. He will be truly missed. Condolences to the whole family. ❤️

So sad to hear of Uncle Colin's passing. Such a gracious person and a best friend of the late Richard, and Brenda Grigg. Condolences to family and all who knew and loved him.❤️

Thoughts and caring to all the family lots of love ❤️