Colin TAYLOR Obituary

Hello Lynn I am so very sorry to learn from Mel of Colin's passing. My sincere condolences for the loss of your soul mate. Life passes too quickly but there are magic memories which I hope sustain you in your time of grief. I have lots of wonderful happy memories of the sports trade and the great people in it. Colin and yourself included! Kind regards Heather (was Lewis) now Leggat.

Sorry to hear of Colin's passing Lynn,as a fellow sports goods retailer he was very well respected in the trade,we know he will be sorely missed by all his family and friends
Kevin and Pam Long (Austin !Texas)

There are few people who make an impression on our individual lives, for me Colin was one of them.
Rex Gould

To Lynn and all the Taylor family. My sincerest condolences at this time with the passing of Colin. I have fond and good memories of working with him in the 1970s when we were members of the Sport's Dealer's Federation. He was a true leader in the industry. Always innovative and forward looking.
May he now rest in peace.

It is with a heavy heart that I have the pleasure of writing a note to celebrate the wonderful life of Colin,a long term friend of my family and an inspiring leader of Stirling Sports Group for many years.We enjoyed many business chats over those years Colin,and your love for the Stirling Sports team and your family was unconditional.Behind every great man is an even greater woman and to you Lynn we send our sincere love,as we do to the extended Taylor family.Sadly we are overseas and unable to attend Colin's service.We will be thinking of you all sincere regards Craig,Lynne,Jack,and Anna Lawson

Our sincerest condolences to all the Taylor clan. I first met Colin in 1988 working part time at Stirling Sports Browns Bay and I remember vividly he spent 20 minutes talking to me that day about business, careers and family. A fantastic bloke who always had time to share his experiences and wisdom with everyone around him even the little guy. Rest in peace Colin. Phil B

It was with heavy hearts that we got on a plane to be here to farewell one of life's true gentleman. Farewell our darling "toosie pepper". Thanks for being the best boss in the world and for 48 years of friendship, fun and laughter.You will always be in our hearts. Jo and Ken chapman

Dear Lynn and Family
I have very fond memories of Colin over many years, from conferences, holidays, camping and happy times spent together with our families.
Lynn, Colin was a lucky man to have you as such a caring wife for so many years and you were there right to the end for him.
I pray that Colin is now at peace.

Robyn Gray and Family

A true gentleman, always generous with his time and always concerned to help others succeed. A pioneer of franchising who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you and all the family, Lynn.

My sincere condolences to Lynn and all the family on the passing of Colin. We remember Colin for his amazing business ideas and I remember Kevin calling him ''The Godfather of Franchising'. RIP special man. Love to all - Heather Plummer

To Lyn,Sharron, Grant,Kim ,Mark and families.Sympathy to you all I still remember my time at Stirling Sports with fond memories.Thinking of you all at this time......regards Alf Dormer

Colin Taylor
A Great man,a great friend never shy of a red wine, your home and heart were always open. An inspiration to us all.Will be sadly missed by us all.
Lots of love to Lynn , Sharon and family.
Paula, Pete, Brooke, Josh, Chelsey Lowe xx

We send our best thoughts and sympathy to Mrs Taylor, Kym and family. Colin was a lovely man. Liam's family.

Colin Lennox TAYLOR, beloved grandfather and great grandfather. We're so grateful for our time together earlier this year, and that Lennox got to meet his great poppa. We love you and will miss you terribly. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Hayley, Michael, and Lennox Kim.

TAYLOR, Colin Lennox.
To my big brother.I have loved you forever,and I remember silly things like you taking me to school on the back of your motorbike a long time ago.
We will miss you and think of you often.
Your baby sister Barbara & David, Michelle & Aaron, Glen & Melanie and all our grandchildren.

TAYLOR, Colin. Dear friend for many years. We will always remember the early franchising days, long boy lunches, computers that needed starting up, and "are you there?". A wonderful gentleman with a long and interesting history. Pioneer in franchising in NZ, and his brand is still here. Loved his family and will be sadly missed by us all. Love David and Laurel.

TAYLOR, Colin Lennox. Passed away on Tuesday 15 July 2014. Dearly loved brother of Davis and brother in law of Barbara. Beloved uncle to his nieces Wendy, Carol, Bridget, Sue and Jill. He leaves us with many happy memories of family times at Piha beach.

TAYLOR, Colin Lennox. Dearest brother-in-law and uncle of Treve, Sabrina, Alan and Susan, Alison and Garry, Bruce and Bernadine, Rowan and Delys. A good and talented man, we will miss you.

TAYLOR, Colin Colin was one of the true gentlemen of the Sports Shoe industry through his long working life. He was greatly respected by his fellow retailers for his vision and ambition in creating one of NZ's icon retail chains. My family enjoyed a long association and friendship with Colin and Lyn retailing on the opposite Dominion Rd corner from 1964. Our thoughts are with you Lyn and all your family. Chris Smith, Marie Smith and the late Martin Smith