26 November 1937 – 9 November 2025
26 November 1937 – 9 November 2025
Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of David, Carol & Kevin, Grant & Marie, Sue & Brett Millward (Raglan), Chris & Rob Parkinson, Trevor & Val Barrett, and Denise & Rob Baker. Loved Nana of 16 grandchildren and great Nana of her 31 great grandchildren and 2 great – great grandchildren.
Messages to Colleen’s Family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/colleen.
Requiem Mass for Colleen will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 1.00pm.
For those unable to attend, Colleen’s funeral will be livestreamed via this tribute page.

Funeral service held at St Joseph's Catholic Church New Plymouth
Condolences too the whanau,thoughts are with you all,apologies for not been able too make the service 2day.
Farewell. To. A. LOVELY. LADY
Thinking of you all ❤️ Lots of love Fleur, Simon and whanau xx
Love to you all, so sorry I could not be there in person. Thank you for the live stream love Marece & Linny
To Carol and Kevin and family. So sorry to read of Colleen’s passing. Her and Dave were great Tongaporutu Bach owners and great supporters of our community. Our loving thoughts are with you all.
Sending love and hugs to you all - Certainly Queen of the Connolly family and such a beautiful quiet lady who gave it her all, and tough when she needed to be in that rental department lol
So sad to hear of Aunty Colleens passing. She was a lovely lady with some of her defining qualities being her kindness and her strength and resilience. Aunty Colleen, you will be deeply missed by so many. You will remain in our hearts forever. Rest peacefully Aunty Colleen. Lots of Love and hugs to the family.
To Sue Brett and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mum Colleen.My thoughts are with you all.Regards Wendy Whitaker Nee Magon.
Sorry to hear that Colleen has passed away.. I remember spending time with her when I was younger—thinking and praying for you all. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Tarsha

Funeral service held at St Joseph's Catholic Church New Plymouth

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