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Colleen BORLASE Obituary
"The Duchess" (nee Crooks):
On December 2, 2018, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Anthony Wilding Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of the late Evan, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Philippa; Anne and Max (deceased) Doolan; Neil and Kris; Christine and Brian Renwick; and Lynn-Marie. Much loved nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (all over the world). Loved Aunty Coll of all her nieces and nephews, and loved sister of Alan Crooks (Aust.). In her 91st year.
"A Well Earned Rest"
Communications c/- PO Box 7244, Christchurch 8240. The celebration of Colleen's life will be held at St Mary's Anglican Church, Halswell Road, Halswell, on Friday, December 7, at 2.00pm, followed by interment beside Evan in the Church cemetery.
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for Colleen BORLASE
6 Entries
December 17, 2018
This may sound strange, but I walk around the cemetery at St Mary's every Monday afternoon, have read every gravestone occasionally put some flowers down so naturally have come across the headstone of Colleen's husband alot, I was super sad to see a new cross in front of it today with Colleen's name, it may seem oddas I did not know her but when you spend so much time in a place you start to feel a little connected to the people that are there .
Condolences to her family, after reading through the comments she seemed like a wonderful lady
Pat and Steve Quarles
December 4, 2018
I remember Colleen and Evan being so welcoming to us when we were part of St Mary's. Condolences to the family.
December 4, 2018
Farewell dear Nana B. You have lived a good life, been a role model, inspiration and guiding light to many. I will miss your welcome smile whenever I visited you when I was in Christchurch. And in earlier times, always a hug and warm welcome to your home. Thank you for being such a lovely Nana/friend to Dean and me. Rest in Peace, good servant of the Lord, and now you will meet your dear Evan. Sympathies to all the family and especially thinking of your grandchildren, scattered all over the world.
Big hugs to you all xxxx
Wendy and Dean Cornish
Nelson and LA
Melanie Sargent
December 4, 2018
Mrs Borlase, thank you for being a warm heart living around the corner from me growing up. You were so special to me and I will treasure my time with you always. I loved it when you took me out in your mini for a girls day out, took me to share church with you and Evan, and not to mention the best breakfast spread a young girl could handle. Your big hugs and patience with me, as I ran away from my house to yours :). You were a beautiful lady and the best roll model ever. Love to you and to the family, Melanie Sargent x
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December 4, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all the family. She was such a beautiful woman. Rest in peace Colleen.
Helen Lightfoot Brisbane
December 4, 2018
It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to my dear friend Colleen, but I know she was ready to go meet her Lord and Saviour and to join Evan in eternity. Till we meet again my friend, Love from Judy.
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