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Ross COLLETT

2026 · Canterbury

Died 20 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026

Peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, aged 70 years. Much loved husband of Linda for 48 years. Treasured dad and father-in-law of: Haylee and Steve, Brad and Emma, Libby and James, Georgia and Paula, Surrey and Mark. Fun-loving grandad of Montana, Boston, George, Roie, James, Israel, Billie, Byrdie, and Adelaide. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and Peter. Special thanks to the Hospice's wonderful nursing staff.

'He escaped twice'

A service to celebrate Ross' life will be held at The Bay Hall, Caroline Bay, Timaru, on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1.00pm, followed by the interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12.00 midday, you're welcome to attend. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148.

Messages to: the Collett family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Arranged by Aoraki Funeral Services (Timaru)

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The Bay Hall

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