PARSONS, Colleen Thelma. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 21, November 2017 surrounded by family. Loving wife of Bill (deceased), beloved mother and mother-in-law of David, Maree and Philip, Allen, Karen and Mike, Kate and Phil. Much loved Nana and great Nana of her many grandchildren. Beloved sister to Jack (deceased) and Ray. RIP. A Mass to celebrate Colleen's life will be held at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa on Saturday, the 25th of November 2017 at 11:00 AM followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, a donation to to Hibiscus Coast Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Our grateful thanks to the caring staff at Northhaven Hospital. All communications to "The Parsons Family" P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0943.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2017.