THOMAS Colin William, on September 18, 2016.Passed away unexpectedly at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shona for 53 years. Much loved father and father in law of Murray and Shirley, Keith, Dale and Carmel and loved and respected Grandad of Laura, Ben, and Toby; Regan, George, and Liam; Claudia, Henry, and Alexandra. Thanks to the staff of Terrace View and Park Street Day Care Centre for their special Care of Colin. Messages to the Thomas Family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Park Street Day Care Centre would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Wednesday September 21, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery