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Colleen BERRYMAN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 17 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Peacefully at Ryman Diana Isaac, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with her family by her side, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce for 69 years. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Debbie, Chris, Kerry, Bruce, Craig and Linda, and grandmother of Livs, Daniel, April, Jane, Douglas, Ashlee, and Charli. Also loved by her many great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff at Ryman Diana Isaac Resthome for their care and respect.

Bye Gar, we will miss your famous sponge cake and fudge slice.

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