Funeral Notices
Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends
COLLINGS: Brian Edward
Date of passing:
Monday, 03 November 2025
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Monday, 10 November, 2025
Service venue: The War Memorial Hall - Watt Street Whanganui
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Monday, 10 November, 2025
Service venue: The War Memorial Hall - Watt Street Whanganui
On 3 November 2025 suddenly at home due to a medical event aged 69 years young.
Deeply loved and adored husband of Jodi.
Loved and admired Dad of Bevan and Nichola, Greg and Waireka, and Anna.
Proud and treasured Poppa Bri to all his grandchildren.
A loved brother to Graham, Lorraine, and Jan.
Friends are invited to a celebration of Brian’s life in the War Memorial Hall, Watt Street, Whanganui at 11am on Monday 10 November 2025 to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
Our deepest sympathy to you Jodi at this sad time Love Lorraine and John Willis
A truely great man. A mighty Totara has fallen. Much love to all the whanau. Tight Lines.
Our thoughts are with you all, Jodi, at this time.
We have lots of memories of past years
Linda and Michael
We have lots of memories of past years
Linda and Michael
Deeply shocked to hear of Brian’s passing Sending Love and condolences
My deepest sympathy to you, Jody and Marg at this very sad time xx
Our thoughts are with you and your family Jodi. Brian will be sadly missed he was a great guy.
Our deepest sympathies to you Jodi and all of the family after the loss of Uncle Brian. Whilst we can't make it down we will all be watching the service. Thinking of you all and sending our love.
Sorry we won’t be able to attend the funeral, but thinking of you all during this sad and unexpected time. Sending you love, hugs and fond memories that you can all cherish forever.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Unfortunately we can't be at the service but will be with you on the live stream. Just breathe and take time to grieve. Everyone's journey is different, there is no right or wrong way to acknowledge our feelings. Our support is here if you need it.
Thinking of you all with lots of love. Jodi, I am so sorry to be so far away from you during this terrible time. We have lots of memories of Brian, (drive it like you stole it” being a good one!
Remember Jodi that when NZ is sleeping, the UK is awake. Call me any time! Will be with on the livestream. Xxx
Remember Jodi that when NZ is sleeping, the UK is awake. Call me any time! Will be with on the livestream. Xxx
Very sorry to hear about Brian’s sudden passing.
Condolences to Brian’s family. RIP
Condolences to Brian’s family. RIP
Hi Jody…our thoughts are with you and family…we couldn’t believe it when we got the news …sadly circumstances beyond our control prevented us making it to Wanganui today but we’re certainly thinking of you all …just the saddest news…we have many fond memories of the boat shop days….regards to you all….Garry and Colleen
Our deepest sympathies to the family. We remember Brian fondly back in the day of Sea Cadets at TS Calliope, a really lovely man.
