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Donald Charles RILEY

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Simplicity Nelson Funeral Directors

69 Haven Rd

Nelson, Nelson

Donald RILEY Obituary

15.12.1936 - 21.11.2025

Aged 88 years. Loved husband of Norma (dec) and Betty (dec). Loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Bernie White (Wellington). Loved grandad and great-grandad of Sophie and Leon, (Billy) Grace, Thomas and Ruby, Ruby and Jack. Loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Michelle (dec) Collingwood. Loved grandad and great-grandad of Jessicah and Michael Win, (Robert, Oscar, Anthea, and Max) Sam and Kasia, (Chester) Olivia and Tom, (Edith). Loved father of Ross (dec) Collingwood. Loved grandad and great-grandad of Libby and Alicia (Francesca and Percival) Anna, Maraed, and Meg. Loved father and father-in-law of Philip and Jocelyn (Matariki). Loved grandad and great-grandad of Emma and Hayden Evans, (Magnolia, Maia, and Theo) and Matthew. Messages for family can be sent C/- Simplicity Funerals, PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040. A celebration of Don's life will be held at Headingly Centre, Richmond, on Saturday, November 29, at 11.00am. For those unable to make it in person the service for Don can be viewed live using the following link - http://bit.ly/donriley


Published by The Press on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Brenda Climo

November 22, 2025

Very sad to hear this. Was only last week I caught up with Don and had a fantastic talk. Condolences to the Riley family.

Harvey Proctor

November 22, 2025

Sorry to hear that Don has gone. Another sad loss for your family.
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