In loving memory

Colin Arthur Byron Drain

Date of death March 19, 2026

Service Details

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Wai-mana92 Kippenberger Avenue
Rangiora
Canterbury
7400
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Obituary

(Retired NZ Police Officer) On Thursday, March 19, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alma for 69 years, and loving father and father-in-law of Tracey and Andrew, Jason and Tina, and Quentin and Leti. Greatly loved Grandad of Holly, Sasha, Aidan, and Hannah. Dearly loved brother of Neiel, and Stan, and Owen (both deceased). A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Christchurch Hospital for their care of Colin. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Colin Drain, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The funeral service for Colin will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Saturday, March 28, at 10:30am, followed by burial at Kaiapoi Public Cemetery.

 

 

Guestbook

  1. Dear Colin I am so grateful for all the good moments we had together. It's been a real honour to share life with you, and I'm so thankful for all the love you gave me. I just loved and will always be inspired by your passion for life. I will miss you dearly. Love you Leti
    Letizia Ghisletta

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