Colin RADFORD Obituary

RADFORD, Colin. Passed away peacefully in Ward 65 at Auckland Hospital in the early hours of 9 August 2022, after a short illness. The Radford family and the Sharmi Devi family would like to thank the amazing nurses and medical team who cared for him over this time. Colin was born in Waitara and grew up on his parents farm beside the Mokau River. He was originally a King Country farmer, farming firstly in Pio Pio (Troopers Road) and then in Matiere (Otangawai valley). In the mid-70's, he moved to Auckland where he traded and renovated colonial furniture in Grey Lynn and Point Chevalier. He was a charming and witty man who loved a good yarn. Colin is survived by his five children: Jeffrey Radford, Wendy McGuinness, Alan Radford, Neal Radford and Roseanne Tucker; his 12 grandchildren: Robert McGuinness, Josephine McGuinness, Svetlana Radford, Annie McGuinness, Alex Radford, Lachlan McGuinness, Arne Larsen, Tor Larsen, James Tucker, Elizabeth Tucker, Hunter Radford, Maddox Radford and his great grandchild: Nathaniel Radford-Stowers. A celebration of his life will take place at the Garden Chapel at Morrisons Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, today Thursday (11 August 2022) at 2.00pm. Family and friends are most welcome. Please read tributes and share your messages and memories on the Tributes page, found at www.tributes.co.nz. Donations to the Mokau Museum & Art Gallery: Tainui Historical Society (Inc)., PO Box 11, Mokau, 4350 would be appreciated by the family.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 11, 2022.

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Raewyn Robinson

August 26, 2022

I was very sad the other night to hear of Colins' passing. Too late to join in his farewell unfortunately but I would like to extend my condolences to both his families.
My Dad and I first met Colin in November '92 when I opened my first Vintage Store in Westmere and right from then we became good friends. We spent many evenings over dinner and a drink or 2 enjoying each others company and having a laugh or 2. We had so much in common, apart from his great passion for rugby, we laughed about that.
I have such fond memories of Colin. Thankyou for being a part of my life my dear friend. Always remembered with Love. Travel gently Colin, till we meet again. Always in my heart.

Michelle Pram and Teles Deprez

August 24, 2022

Colin was iconic in the way he helped and believed in people. Teles and I were very young when he gave us a helping hand and an opportunity to grow our business. He was always supportive and always encouraging. We are so sorry to have found out of his passing too late to join his celebration of life. To all Colin's family our condolences. To us he was a tremendous man and a great influence.

Joy McNabb (NEE BELL)

August 11, 2022

SO SORRY I DIDNT KNOW COLIN HAD DIED. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE GOT UP TO to farewell him and be with you all. My family and I have lots of happy memories of Colin and the times we spent with him on the farms and in Auckland. He and my mother were very close and had lots of fun together. He was wonderful to her when she returned to Auckland albeit to a nursing home. A true patriarch of the family as the senior male of the Radford Clan.

Wendy McGuinness

August 11, 2022

Rest in peace Dad!

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