BELL, Colin Virtue - Passed away peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice, aged 86 years, with family by his side.

Beloved husband of Alison. Adored father and father-in-law of Elliot and Kirsty, Rachel, Natalie and Phil. Grandad of Dominic, Xavier, Teresa, Charlie, Josie. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Clive, Bonny and Tom, Shirley. Loved by his nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of Mary Potter Hospice for their care of Colin. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice would be appreciated, and may be made online at: https://marypotter.org.nz/support-us/donations/

To send the family a message, share a story or pay tribute to Colin please do so via his tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz where you can also join the service via livestream.

Colin’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington on Thursday 4 July at 12:30pm.

The Rosary will be recited in the cathedral the night prior, at 6pm on Wednesday 3 July.