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Colleen BARRETT

2026 · Wellington

Died 24 June 2026Posted 4 July 2026

Born in Whanganui 28 November 1936, died in Wellington 24 June 2026, aged 89. Loved sister of Judith, Derek, Peter and Chris, mother of Mark, Paul, Jan and Susan, grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 3. Dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Rest well, mum.

A celebration of Colleen's life is to be held on 9 August 2026. If you wish to attend, contact Jan for details on RememberColleen2026@gmail.com.

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