Colin BASSETT

OBE, Scientist. Creative writer and poet.

Born Hokitika 22 February 1929, died peacefully on 17 September 2026 surrounded by family at Wellington Regional Hospital; in his 98th year. Former Director of Research at the Forest Research Institute, Rotorua. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne. Adored and cherished father and father-in-law of Lindsay, Sallie and Mike. Much loved grandpa of Charlotte, Annabelle and Helena. Brother and brother-in-law. Loved by his nieces and nephews.

"Leaving a legacy of beautiful stories"

In lieu of flowers, donations to Fred Hollows Foundation and Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and can be done online at www.hollows.org.nz or www.wfa.org.nz respectively. Special thanks to the ED and Ward 6 staff who cared for him, and the tremendous kindness of the Malvina Major staff and carers who looked after dad so well. Messages to the Bassett family may be placed in Colin's tribute book at www.gfh.co.nz or cards can be posted C/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037. Colin's funeral service will be held at the Ngaio Union Church, 3 Kenya Street, Ngaio, Wellington, on Friday 25 September 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.