Colin POTAE Obituary

So sorry to hear if his passing .We meet him at Kennedy´s bay when we would come up there camping .RIP Colin from the Churcher´s .

For the way you called me bub.
For the way you loved Michael as much as me.
For the way you made us laugh.
For the way you created so many memories ie teeth throwing, cats picking up beer bottles, stealing 20 shopping trolleys, karate chopping cake...
For the way you looked after us all...
But especially for looking after mum all those years....
Thank you Uncle Colin and goodbye.
Love Susie, Michael and Kelly

Dear Uncle Whanau - We will miss you. Nan is sad and will miss you too. Love, Joshua & Griffyn :-)

You were there protecting me through primary school. Above and beyond your brotherly duties. And then growing up, our love for country music was the basis of some pretty awesome sessions. The last 20 years here in Australia, my children got to know and love the Colin that I grew up with. Later in life, again you continued being there, above and beyond. You left far to early - you must have known that I do have the strength, even though I can't quite see it now. This probably the only time I can say to you "go the storm" ;-) Loving you, missing you forever, Anne xx

Passed away 6th December 2012. 64 years well lived. Dearly beloved brother of Anne and Barry. Beloved Uncle to Rhonda, Andrew, Susie and Raejean. Great Uncle to Joshua, William, Griffyn, Kelly and Bayley. In the words of Merle Haggard, "Home is where a kid grows up and spends his younger days, home is where I long to be no matter how far away". Silver wings are taking you home today Col. Thank you for always being there and for the wonderful memories. Rest in peace my dear.

Uncle, words can't describe what a huge and constant part of lives you were. You were always there for Mum and us kids. You were one of kind (and very handsome!) and we will miss you dearly. We will be with Mum tomorrow, at the beach in Melbourne, remembering all the wonderful times like we said we'd do. Enjoy your time with the other cowboys & girls passed --- Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed but very dear. We love you Unc! Love Rhonda, Kirk, Joshua & Griffyn xxx

POTAE, Colin (Frog). The best Dad, Father-in-law and Koro! You put up a great fight and I am so proud of you! Thank you for being unique and being a huge part of our lives. I will cherish our moments in my heart forever. You will always be my Daddy. I love you to the moon and back. Rest in peace to a beautiful man who we are all so proud to call our Koro. You were so strong for putting up with the pain cancer put you through. Even though you are not a survivor, you still put up a fight and are still a hero in our eyes. There is not nearly enough time to let anyone know how much you meant to us. The world lost an amazing man, but heaven gained an angel. Forever in our hearts, you will be incredibly missed, but never forgotten. We love you so much, and look forward to seeing you again one day. Rest in paradise Koro. Moana, Garry, Tamaii, Jesse and Chelsea Hallett.