Colin Jeffrey Roy

20th October 1957 - 8th September 2023
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Te Anau Events Centre
20 Luxmore Drive
Te Anau
Friday 15 September 2023, 11:00AM

ROY: Colin Jeffrey

Passed away peacefully at home in Manapouri, on Friday 8th September 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 65 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lila, much loved father and father-in-law of Carla and Jono Eagle, Marcus and Meghan, and Brendon. Adored Gee-man of Lucy and Elliot. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gwennyth and Hamish Grimm, Eric and Elizabeth Roy, Gavin and Irene Roy, Lois* and Wally Hannam, and families.

A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at 11am on Friday 15th September at the Fiordland Community Events Centre, 20 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau, followed by a private interment at the Lynwood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations left to Hospice Southland would be welcomed. (*Denotes deceased.) Messages to P O Box 15, Manapouri 

 

ROY: Colin Jeffrey Well-regarded and appreciated son in law of Elton (deceased) and Mavis Burgess, brother in law of Alma and Warwick, respected and admired uncle and great uncle of Jeremy, Becky and Mason; Daniel, Victoria and Charlotte (Holden families).

Messages

So sad to hear of Colin's passing.Thinking of you all during this very sad time. I went to TeTipua primary school with Colin from year 1 to form 2. Have great memories.
Marty Irwin, Woodlands R.D.2 Invercargill
To Lila and family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Lyn & Ian Remnant, Te Anau
I’m so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Lila, I have happy memories of times spent with you, Colin and the children during our Tokoiti School years. Thinking of you as you navigate life without your Colin.
Alison Tay, Dunedin
So sorry to read about Colin’s passing Lila. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Kind regards Sylvia Giles(Whitley)
Sylvia Giles, Cromwell
Dear Lila So sorry to read of Colin's passing. I have such lovely memories of you all at Tokoiti and I hope you are comforted by the love and concern of families and friends.
Patsy Inder, Ranfurly
My heart breaks for you and your family Lila.
Our family will always be grateful for the positivity Colin showed our boys at school and the biking tips and many stories he shared with them!
Sending you our love and thoughts, Jo , Tim, Oli and Hamish X
Jo Mann, Te Anau
Sorry to hear of the passing of Colin. His enthusiasm and dedication in his involvement with Mountain Biking and the transporting of Marcus and the Te Anau group to events in Invercargill and around NZ will be remembered fondly.
Dave Griffiths , Invercargill
So very sorry to hear this sad news of Colin passing, we enjoyed our time working with him at the college, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Jude and John Cresswell , Invercargill
Sorry to hear of the passing of Colin/Mr Roy. Mr Roy was a fabulous teacher and the enthusiasm he brought to the classroom made me want to learn. Thinking of you in these difficult times, gone but never forgotten.
Charlie Armitage, Te Anau
So sad to hear of Colins passing. Always enjoyed a good yarn with Colin, especially about hunting and fishing. Our thoughts are with you and your family, Lila, at this difficult time.
Murray & Pip Frame, Alexandra
To Lila, Marcus, Brendon, Carla and family
It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest sympathy to hear of Colin’s passing. I am so very sorry for your loss.

It was a pleasure to have known him and an honour to have been his student. His generosity, enthusiasm and humour will never be forgotten.

I hope you are able to take some time to grieve together as a family. Sending all my love and well wishes to you all. Take care of each other xx
Jess and Jason Marsh (née Pugh), Nelson
Gordon and I were sad to hear about Colin's passing. What a gentle giant of a man. We know you are all going to deeply miss his presence but will find comfort in your beautiful memories.
Hesther & Gordon Barney, Oamaru
Hi Lila,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Been in our thoughts often and especially since Colin's passing.
Really appreciated being able to watch his service Livestream.
A fantastic tribute presented by you all. Xx
Steph and Ross, Allanton
Hi Lila and Family. We were sorry to hear of Colin’s passing, Thinking of you at this time. May your many memories, friends and family help you through this difficult time.
Lois and Ian Miles, Wanaka
Mr. Roy was a breath of fresh air that challenged many (both mentally and physically with his biking passion) and provoked future thought at our early years of high school at Fiordland College. For me, and I'm sure many others, he's had a part to play in the direction of life pursued and bettering ourselves to reach for the stars.

He always spoke in high regard of his time at University where he was to meet his "Sugar Momma". Condolences and love to Lila and family at this time. The Fiordland and Southland community is at a significant loss through the fall of this mighty totara. However, he has been apart of preparing many saplings to prosper in his absence.

I will always remember Mr. Roy's classes, as they were frequent with laughter and the odd tear after laughing so hard (including Mr. Roy's tears). I hope Mr. Roy published his book before he passed, so he may continue to educate for years to come!
Rhys Black, Nelson
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Jan lieshout, Te Anau
Dear Lila and family,
Sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Thinking of you and fondly remembering our school and university friendship.
Allan and Beth
Allan Simpson, Christchurch