Colin WAKELIN Obituary

Dear Colin,
I don't think that I will send a letter to you by this way, It should be by phone call, by facebook video, or others but not that way. So now, i will call you by my heart.
You are a very great frend, you are a good teacher, and you are an excellent expert .
What you did for us in TH Milk ( Viet Nam), what you did for the veterinarian group at TH Milk , it is very enormous.
I do not want but i have to say goodbye to you, I will keep every thing i have about you, the time we had dinner together, the time we worked together, the time we relaxed with a cup of beer in Viet Nam Viet and share some story together....
May rest in the peace, Colin
Hoang Van Dinh
TH Milk - Viet Nam

Dear Colin,
I did not think send a letter for you by this way, It should be by caller by phone, by facebook video, or other but not that way. So now, i will call you by my heart.
You are very great frend, you are the good teacher, and you are excellent expert .
What you did for us in TH Milk ( Viet Nam), what you did for veterinarian group at TH Milk , it is very enormous.
Do not want but i have to say goodbye to you, I will keeping the every thing nice i have about you, the time we using dinner together, the time we working together, The time we relaxing with a cup of beer Viet nam, say some thing about some story.....
May rest in the peace, Colin

Hoang Van Dinh
Veterinarian - TH milk ( Viet Nam)

Dear Colin,
I did not think send a letter for you by this way, It should be by caller by phone, by facebook video, or other but not that way. So now, i will call you by my heart.
You are very great frend, you are the good teacher, and you are excellent expert .
What you did for us in TH Milk ( Viet Nam), what you did for veterinarian group at TH Milk , it is very enormous.
Do not want but i have to say goodbye to you, I will keeping the every thing nice i have about you, the time we using dinner together, the time we working together, The time we relaxing with a cup of beer Viet nam, say some thing about some story.....
May rest in the peace, Colin

Hoang Van Dinh
Vetcluster - TH Milk ( Viet Nam)

Dr Colin,
An expert with many contribution not only TH vet but also the company; He was a big influence on the team when he was working here
A teacher who gave us all his precious experience
A colleague who motivated us to grow and go further in our career path
A friendly, easy-going, funny friend be willing to help others in any situation
Colin stays in our heart forever.

Nguyen Thi Thuy
Veterinarian TH Milk Vietnam

Dr Colin,
Remember whenDr Colin got lost in Hoa Binh province. It was very late at night and he was unable to determine location. He called to Vet office for help and Mr Duc who came there during the night to bring him back in the morning! That was an unforgettable memory for all of us.
I still remember his compliment: Vietnamese women are the most beautiful who I have ever met'.
I still remember his smiles, his friendliness when he met people.
I still remember the day he came around all the farms to send everyone his warm hug, his lucky money to say goodbye Vietnam before heading home.
He's always in our mind.
Now, let's pray him forever in eternity peace
Vũ Thị Bích Thảo Vet admin TH Milk Vietnam

Dr Colin,
You in my mind and my heart is the one that always smile, you always gave me a postitive energy when I met you.
I believe that you had a full life with full energy.
You are always in my mind
May rest in the peace
Nguyen Thi Dung
Vet admin Vet Department TH Milk Vietnam

Mr Colin is an expert who left a deep impression on me. He was so friendly and helpful. During his time at TH Farms, one worker said he looked like Barak Obama President idol of US. For me, he stayed in my memories with warmly smile always and gave me confidence when communicating with my poor English.

Rest in the peace, Dr Colin

Doan Thi Thuy
Veterinarian TH Milk Vietnam

Viet Nam 21st May 2018
Dear Dr. Colin and Colin's farmily
The Eastern often say that birth, old age, illness, death is unavoidable for any human beings. May you rest in the peace and enjoy the happiness with the God. I would like to share with your family this sadness!
Dr Colin, I still remember the first day you joined VET Department of TH Milk Vietnam that Dr Craig, you, another Vet and me did post mortem for a enteritis calf at Farm 3, we were so impressed by your profession and called you as Dr Post mortem
Dr Colin, I still remember that you called me when you were on the way back to TH Milk Nghe An from Hanoi at 7pm by the scooter Way RS which I am using now and you had no idea where you were, I called you as Discovery men
Dr Colin, I still remember a lot of parties with you such as end year party or just a cup of beer in hot summer, we were together to cheer and karaoke after that, it was wonderful!!!
Dr Colin, I still have a lot of memories with you when you were here in Vietnam.Thank you very much for your experiences, knowledge and culture from New Zealand, thank you for your coming here and becoming a part of us. I am sure that you always remember us as well. Thank you for all.
Rest in the peace. We miss you all the time

Lê Văn Thiện
Veterinarian - TH milk Viet Nam

Dr Colin was an extraordinary man. There are many in the Animal Health community in Fiji who will deeply mourn his passing as his was a life of service, love, compassion and excellence. We are saddened to hear of Colin's passing. He was a wonderful person and we will always remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.

Goodbye Dr. Colin, rest easy..heavens have gained another angel..
Thinking of Dr. Colin's families and loved ones in thoughts and prayers as you lay him to final rest today..
Thank you Dr. Colin for all your great teaching.

Meat Inspection Team
Nasinu Abattoir
Fiji Island

Vale Colin Wakelin (1953-2018)

A collection of tributes from Vietnamese friends and work colleagues to a great kiwi bloke

He is a part of us, always
Many thanks

Phạm Vinh Sơn
Head of Maintenance Department

Dr. Colin was a helpful and very kind man.
I learned from him a lot, even about organic cows at the beginning of TH Organic project.
Wish him rest in peace and enjoy the happiness along with God.

Trần Đình Tuệ (Tonny)
Organic Farm Manager

We are very sorry to hear this news. Please convey our great love and respect to DR. Colin family and relatives for his friendship and contribution for TH.

Nguyễn Ngọc Hùng. Ph.D.
Manager

It was very sad news. We send our thoughts and condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Thank you

Vũ Quyết Thắng
Farm 5 manager

We are very sad to hear this news. We must to say good bye him forever!
Wish him rest in peace and enjoy the happiness along with God. We will miss him and keep him in our heart.

Lã Minh Nam (Mr)
Farm 4 Manager

This is very sad news!
We all would wish Mr. Colin R.I.P!
Please convey our deepest condolences from Vietnamese friends to Mr. Colin's family.

Le Khac Cuong
Director Agitec

I was so very sad to hear about Dr. Colin Wakelin
Please send deep condolences to his family.

TRẦN VĂN THANH
Farm 1 Manager

It is so sad to hear this bad news. On behalf of my team, I would like you to send our deep condolences to Dr Colin's family, hope that they will soon pass this so big loss.,

ẶNG HOÀNG BẢO
Logistic Manager


I'm very sad to hear that.
I still remember him and in my mind he is friendly man.
Wish him rest in peace!

Tăng Thị Lan
Farm Technical Department

It is sad to hear that, may I convey my deep condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Dr Colin!
With respectfully,
Hanh Quoc Vuong
Compost Manager

It is sad news for us.
May he rest in peace.

LUU THI THU HIEN
Deputy CEO TH Milk Food JSC

I am sorry to hear that. I will never forget Dr. Colin. May God give him eternal rest and his family the strength to bear the pain.

Luu Hoai Nam
Farm 3 Manager


It was so sad hearing about vale Colin.
Although I myself don't work with Colin for long time, but the good impression of him as professional Vet with enthusiasm and kind colleague is still remain.

Please help me to send my thoughts and condolences to his family and his close friends and colleagues.

May he rest in peace.

Phạm Thị Bích Loan
Head of Expert Coordination Department

The staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji had the pleasure of knowing Dr Collin Wakelin. Throughout the years he dedicated to the Fijian Government through the Ministry, Dr. Collin had been our colleague, advisor and friend; one whom we could count on for assistance and technical advice whenever needed. He was a well respected and loved colleague whose time spent here with the Ministry will forever be cherished. We send our thoughts, hopes and prayers to Dr. Wakelin's family to find solace, knowing that he built lasting relationships with his Fijian Ministry of Agriculture family. Dr Wakelin will forever be remembered in our hearts.

Our time with you was so brief Dr. Colin, but all of which are full of fun. The VEteam was looking forward to that day when you would have joined our practice same time with Dr. Leo, but we're guessing you prefer the field work from up above.

Your vet life has been full, challenging and surely exciting. And we celebrate that life with your family. Vinaka vakalevu Doc for adding more spice to our Fiji life. Our team have all good memories with you! ~ Elva & Leo in behalf of Vet Essentials Team

A collection of tributes from Vietnamese friends and work colleagues to a great kiwi bloke

He is a part of us, always
Many thanks

Phạm Vinh Sơn
Head of Maintenance Department

Dr. Colin was a helpful and very kind man.
I learned from him a lot, even about organic cows at the beginning of TH Organic project.
Wish him rest in peace and enjoy the happiness along with God.

Trần Đình Tuệ (Tonny)
Organic Farm Manager

We are very sorry to hear this news. Please convey our great love and respect to DR. Colin family and relatives for his friendship and contribution for TH.

Nguyễn Ngọc Hùng. Ph.D.
Manager

It was very sad news. We send our thoughts and condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Thank you

Vũ Quyết Thắng
Farm 5 manager

We are very sad to hear this news. We must to say good bye him forever!
Wish him rest in peace and enjoy the happiness along with God. We will miss him and keep him in our heart.

Lã Minh Nam (Mr)
Farm 4 Manager

This is very sad news!
We all would wish Mr. Colin R.I.P!
Please convey our deepest condolences from Vietnamese friends to Mr. Colin's family.

Le Khac Cuong
Director Agitec

I was so very sad to hear about Dr. Colin Wakelin
Please send deep condolences to his family.

TRẦN VĂN THANH
Farm 1 Manager

It is so sad to hear this bad news. On behalf of my team, I would like you to send our deep condolences to Dr Colin's family, hope that they will soon pass this so big loss.,

ẶNG HOÀNG BẢO
Logistic Manager


I'm very sad to hear that.
I still remember him and in my mind he is friendly man.
Wish him rest in peace!

Tăng Thị Lan
Farm Technical Department

It is sad to hear that, may I convey my deep condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Dr Colin!
With respectfully,
Hanh Quoc Vuong
Compost Manager

It is sad news for us.
May he rest in peace.

LUU THI THU HIEN
Deputy CEO TH Milk Food JSC

I am sorry to hear that. I will never forget Dr. Colin. May God give him eternal rest and his family the strength to bear the pain.

Luu Hoai Nam
Farm 3 Manager


It was so sad hearing about vale Colin.
Although I myself don't work with Colin for long time, but the good impression of him as professional Vet with enthusiasm and kind colleague is still remain.

Please help me to send my thoughts and condolences to his family and his close friends and colleagues.

May he rest in peace.

Phạm Thị Bích Loan
Head of Expert Coordination Department

So very sorry to hear of Dr. Colin's passing. What a wonderful vet, and teacher. He will be missed and remembered with fondness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

our deepest sympathy is with you and your family Shona at the sad passing of your brother
chris and Carl Hansen,

Dr. Wakelin was an awesome person and very encouraging. He is going to me missed and remembered always.
Shanna Wallace - Grand Cayman

Thanks Dr.collin for the 3 years we spent together here in Fiji...we surely missed your words of advice and encouragement to us as a staff hia at Fiji Veterinary Laboratories..Staff meeting today was not that easy for us without ur pressencethanks very much for everything uve left behined usTill that glorious morning.
RIP Doc

The team at TVL Awapuni that worked with Colin a couple of years back - (Allie, Ryan, Katie, Leisa, Selena, Greg, Barry, Jax, Tara, Gaye), all loved working with Colin. He was always in for a joke and a laugh. He earned the nickname MacGyver from us as he could fix anything with his own bit of Kiwi Ingenuity. All very shocked and saddened that he is gone too soon. He will be missed. Thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Dr. Wakelin was my first mentor when I started large animal veterinary work experience back in 2007. He was a natural when it came to teaching and loved being able to pass information onto keen students, as well as farmers. It was through him that I learned of Massey University and then later went on to do my Veterinary studies there. His children were his pride and joy and he talked about them constantly. Family was very important to him. He loved to travel and enjoyed sports and beer...he truly made the most of life! The attached photo is from January 2011 when I was on break from Vet school and did some work experience with Dr. Wakelin. I'll always be grateful to him for the path he set me on and will miss him greatly. Thoughts and prayers are with Andy, Jessie, Shona, Mike, Vicki, and all the rest of the family.

May Your Soul Rest In Peace. Prayers for your Family and Friends as they Celebrate the wonderful memories you shared. As the few years we worked together will always be remembered.
Blessings,
Hans

Dear Andy and Jessie,
Deepest sympathies. We are saddened to hear of Dr. Colin's passing. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The pleasure was mine to recruit and bring your dad to work with us at the Department of Agriculture in the Cayman Islands. Your father will be well remembered by my wife Rhonda and I, with great fondness.
May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Dr. Alfred Benjamin.
Retired Chief Agricultural and Veterinary Officer. (Cayman Islands).

Dear Andy, Jesse, Shona, Mike, Vicki, and all his family. I am sending My deepest Thoughts and Prayers to you all during this very Sad time. I will miss my long time dear friend Colin. Jackie Graebner

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will surely miss you Dr. Colin. Thank you for everything you've done for us.