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Colin ANDERSON

1947 – 2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 18 August 2026Posted 21 August 2026

1 October 1947 – 18 August 2026

Colin Wallace Anderson, formerly from Dannevirke, passed away peacefully at home in Palmerston North on Tuesday, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved Dad, Poppa, husband, and friend to many. A celebration of Wal's life will be held at the Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, on Friday 21 August at 1.30pm. Wal's service will be livestreamed for those who can't attend in person https://stream.thelychway.nz/tributes/?funeral=Iv8CG Messages to Wal's loved ones can be send c/- Lychway Funeral Directors, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart Kids NZ https://donate-to-heart-kids-nz.raiselysite.com/

Arranged by The Lychway Funeral Directors

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