Colin GRAHAM Obituary

A wonderful neighbour in Stormont Place - Rest In Peace Colin. Deepest sympathy to Pam, Fiona and Morag and families. I will always remember sharing a cup of tea via Colin's Thermette on the lawn after a major quake and great memories of Colin in his garden ...

Pam and family. We are so sorry to learn of Colin's passing. We and the kids have such great memories of Colin and we are so sad not to have been present at his funeral. He will now be with Barney....his great and devoted adopted Labrador. Colin was Stormont Place and it was never the same once he left. Colin....our best wishes for your next journey.....we loved our time with you. Pam.....our thoughts are with you.

Vale Colin. It was my pleasure and honour to serve with and under him during our service in Christchurch.

Hello Pam Sincere condolences to you and family. Colin was a top man, excellent leader, witty and a pleasure to work with. Great times and the world all the poorer for his passing. Regards to you.
David Sands

My sincere condolences to ex Constable and Matron Pam and family on Mr Graham's passing. He trained hundreds of police men and woman. He was an exceptional example of efficient leadership, sensible discipline and understanding. I had the pleasure of having worked for him at every rank he held and I found his demeanour, dedication and loyalty never varied, the epitome of consistency. He was slow to chide and swift to bless but if you received one of his 'looks' then you automatically knew you had a lot of ground to make up! May this modest, humble and talented gentleman rest in peace and may Pam and family take pride from the fact that we are all the better for having known Colin. "Cadet Thomson will you please shut up". "Yes, sergeant".

A much respected former supervisor, colleague, and mentor; an outstanding role model. My condolences to Colin's family and friends (... sadly, I am unable to break an earlier commitment to pay my respects in person on the day ..).

Much loved neighbour at Delph Street.
Love and sincere sympathy to Pam, Moran and Fiona and families.
Heather Abrams, Darren and Jemma

Condolences to Matron Graham and family. A good man and another break in the chain to our dad's generation of policing and police banding. RIP, Sir.
Brian and Paul Kench, Christchurch

A sad day. Well remembered. Great bloke and an excellent instructor at Trentham. Peter McAlley

Colin was always a true Gentleman. A great mentor. Rest well Colin. Owen Brewster.

To Pam and family. I had many memorable times with Colin especially when we got him to dress like a hood on one of our squads. He enjoyed that change. Also the laughs we had in the band my sincere condolences. Flash G

Great boss, Great guy - thanks for the memories Colin

A great boss and good friend. Thanks for the memories Colin. John Henry

"By the centre quick march". You lead from the front, enjoyed working with and for you in the "job". Between the bag-pipes and the bass we covered some ground. My sincere condolences to Pam and Family. Love and Kindest regards Bill Peck.

Our instructor at tretham. Wonderful mentor, and top guy. Tim Masters.