2 September 1941 – 8 March 2025
2 September 1941 – 8 March 2025
COLLINS, Irene (nee Bone) our beloved mother has passed away on March 8 2025. She was at Hospital with her two loving children Tracey and Kalvin by her side, until her wonderful life came to an end. Adored and loved very much by her late husband Michael, and loved also by her large extended family and her friends in NZ and the UK. Irene’s life will be celebrated on Saturday March 15 at 2.30pm at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany. For those unable to attend in person, livestream will be available at https://share.funeral.stream/nbEDc Tributes to Irene may also be made here.

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services
Thinking of you and sending much love to you Tracey and Kalvin...Sorry I can´t be with you today...Rest in Heart Dear Irene xxx
The final whistle has blown, Rest in Peace Irene, Many tournaments up and down the country following and umpiring in the sport you loved. In North Shore Netball days then onto Netball North Harbour. Condolences Tracey and Kelvin.
Before we shifted from the Manawatu, Irene was umpiring at tournament in the Rainbow Stadium, in Palmerston North, where I was benching. I knew we were shifting to the North Shore, so I made a point of talking to her about moving to Netball North Harbour - she was my point of contact when I got here! She was instumental in my move to North Harbour Netball. A very special lady! Rest in peace, Irene.
My sincere condolences to Irene's family. Thank you for sharing her with us for so long. She did so much for our umpiring family. I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend her service - I have netball this Saturday. Rest in peace Irene.
Thankyou for all the work you did for NNH Umpires over many years. Many great memories of the wonderful times that we all shared with You. Kind regards to your family Irene. Rest in Peace.
Sincere Sympathy to Tracey and Kelvin - Many hours we spent Umpiring together - a great supporter and teacher at Netball North Harbour. Sorry can't be with you on Saturday not in Auckland. Trinda Jackson

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

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