ALDRIDGE Colin Raymond — 19.03.1936 – 25.04.2024. Aged 88 years. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Colin at Karadean Court, Oxford on Thursday 25 April 2024. Dearly loved husband of the late Rae, loved Dad of Mark and the late Dale, Nicole and Robin. Loved Grandad of Zinnia and great-Grandad of Noah, Willow and Te Ara. Eldest son of the late Ray and Jean Aldridge, brother of the late Brian. Colin was a loved brother of Kevin and Colleen, Patricia and their families. We wish to thank Karadean for their kindness and care of Colin over the past 10 years. Messages to the family c/- Simplicity Funerals, PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.
In keeping with Colin’s wishes a private memorial service will be held. 
“Grief never ends….But it changes.
It’s a passage, not a place to stay.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith.
It is a price of love.
There will never be another like Colin”.