Colin Ray Watson

18/08/1937 - 26/07/2026

Funeral Date: Thursday 30th March 2026 at 1:00 PM

Funeral Location: Orowaiti Cemetery, Westport, New Zealand

Watson: Colin Ray, passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth, on Sunday, July 26th, 2026. In his 89th Year.
Much loved husband of the late Edith (Edie). Dearly loved father and father -in-law of Steven and Lisa. (Christchurch).

Dearly loved step- father to Frances (Francie) and John (Westport), Ruth and Kurt (Queensland) Ken and Pauline (Warkworth), Bruce and Lori (Queensland) Mark (Queensland), Grant and Michelle (Christchurch)

Cherished brother of Alan and Lorraine (Sydney). Much-loved uncle and brother-in-law to Edie's family, who held a special place in his heart. Loved Grandad to many, spanning four generations. Colin held a treasured connection with Kim Norfolk.

Messages to Frances O'Brian, 168 Romilly Street, Westport.  A Funeral Service will be held at the graveside of the Orowaiti Cemetery, Westport, on Thursday 30th July at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments at Club Buller.
Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, FDANZ.