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Colin FRAMPTON Obituary
Dearly loved husband to Merle (dec) and Helen. Much loved father & father-in-law of Gavin & Stacey, Charmaine & Simon and Natalie & Aaron. Step dad of Damion, Sean, Robert & Rachael and Stefanie. His 17 grandchildren loved him heaps. Loved brother of Alby & Hilda, Barbara & Jim, Brian, Lorraine & Kevin and Gillian & Brian. Loved by his nieces and nephews, here and in Australia. Long lasting and ever faithful friend Con Balasogloi of 60+ years. Colin was a Life Member of Vogelmorn Tennis Club, Wellington Tennis Inc & Tennis Central and past Honorary Vice President of New Zealand Tennis. Co-owner of A E Frampton Ltd (now Frampton Signs). Special thanks to all who cared for Colin over the past 21 years of his cancer journey especially his doctor, specialist and local pharmacy. Donations in Colin's memory may be made online to either Wellington Free Ambulance -
www.wfa.org.nz,
or Mary Potter Hospice -
www.marypotter.org.nz
and would be very much appreciated. Messages to the Frampton Family may be left in Colin's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz. Colin's service may be viewed via the livestream tab on the Tributes website. A Funeral Service to celebrate Colin's life will be held at St Ninian's United Parish Church, 208 Karori Rd, Karori, at 11.00am on 7th January 2022, followed by a private cremation. In accordance with the family's wishes, Colin's funeral will only be open to people with Vaccination or Exemption certificates.
Memories and Condolences
for Colin FRAMPTON
6 Entries
Terry Poynter
January 10, 2022
You so did so much for tennis and friends. The enjoyment with you through your life especially in the UK at Wimbledon with our wives. You will be remembered.
Barry Thomson
January 7, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Frampton family on the sad passing of Colin.
He was a cheeky, happy bloke with a wry sense of humour, fun to work with and always took things in his stride. As a meticulous artist he had great judgement and perception which coupled with the rare combination of sharp business acumen produced many brilliant outcomes.
Fond memories of a caring and engaging personality. Let mate.
Sue Patrick
January 7, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rachel Pratt ex Wellington resident, now in UK
January 7, 2022
I have good memories of Colin and Merle's hospitality and friendship, as well as being carried/suffered by my partners in the Masters' tennis doubles!
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Len&Ann Pacey-Tarleton
January 6, 2022
Ex13a RaupSt (same b´day as Alby & Ann(nee King)
Sympathies to you all esp Barbara & Jim). All our love. Len&Ann
Sue Oliver
January 5, 2022
Helen (and family) so sorry to hear the news of Colin´s passing. While I didn´t know him personally, I do know he was a strong person through his cancer journey. Even with some humour thrown in. Take care and treasure his memories, as they do actually last forever. With love Sue
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