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Colin RUSSELL

2026 · Canterbury

Died 4 September 2026Posted 13 September 2026

Colin passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 at Burwood Hospital; aged 99 years. Beloved husband of Pamela, married 72 years. Loved father of John (deceased) and Craig. Father-in-law to Louise and Odette. Loving 'Da' of Justin and Danika, Amy and Sam, and a loving great-grand 'Da' to Fletcher, Archie, and Beau. Loving Godfather to Viv.

Messages to Pamela Russell Summerset Village, serviced apartment 25/147 Cavendish Road, Christchurch.

A private cremation has been held.

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