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Colin SHANLEY

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 12 August 2026Posted 16 August 2026

SHANLEY, Colin George. After a full and active 87 years, Colin passed away peacefully at Hawkes Bay Hospital on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Dearly loved husband to Shona, and father and father-in-law to Blair and Julia, and Sarah and Greg. Treasured Grandad to Kate, Georgie, Lily, and Stella. Brother and brother-in-law to Janet and Brian (deceased) Gilberton, Bruce and Shirley Shanley (deceased), and Owen (deceased) and Barbara Hutchinson. We are eternally grateful for Colin's life, and will treasure our time with him. Family and friends will be warmly invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Colin's life, this will be held at a later date.

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