Colleen POBAR Obituary

On behalf of the Janssens family - condolences on the loss of your big sister. My memories are of younger days with both families and marching as a young girl with Colleen as coach and Shona marching. Very happy memories of both families together. Apologies would have attended the funeral but have only just heard. Thinking of you and remembering you all. Lynda Byron (Janssens)

I am so sorry to hear about Colleen's passing. I had worked with her on a couple of occasions (when "the girls" as she called them) performed at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Wellington in 2016. We were also hoping to work together for the NZ Tattoo in Palmerston this year. Unfortunately not.
I always admired Colleen's "staunchness", her dedication to her work, the girls, the performance and the excellence she achieved with them all. They were a joy to watch.
And I must admit, that sometimes, I was a bit scared of her, because of her staunchness! She didn't suffer fools lightly.
So, rest in peace Colleen.
I feel very privileged to have worked for even such a short time with you.
Dilys Grant

A wonderful example to all those in marching,god bless.

What a wonderful service for an inspiational lady. Colleen used her God given talent to change the lives of so many people. My thoughts a prayers are with you all at this very sad time. RIP Colleen

So sorry for your loss

My condolences RIP Colleen

RIP Colleen,
A total inspiration to marching world wide.
Forever in our hearts.

Maureen, Susan, Shona & Ken
Our sincerest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. RIP Colleen.
The Mouat family of Oxford Tce.

During times of loss, we find ourselves troubled by things we do not understand. There are no answers to comfort your grief, only lasting love and precious memories. Mouat Family (Oxford Tce) Lower Hutt.

Colleen was an inspiration to so many marching girls. I marched in Lochiel many years ago with Shona and marched against Colleen when she was in Glen Garry Robinsons. My thoughts are with the family and Shona. Rest in Peace Colleen

R.I.P. Colleen. Sorry I can't be present at Colleen's funeral on Thursday. I have many fond memories of our marching days together.

Arohanui .. Hine Henry

To the family -Thoughts are with you in the sadness you feel today. Cherish the good times and happy memories.
RIP Colleen.

MARCH ON THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES

So sorry to hear of the passing of Colleen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Colleen Hare and family

Colleen, you will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Colleen touched so many peoples lives both in NZ and around the world she will be dearly missed.

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family for their loss.

I used to work with Colleen (Williamson as she was back then) at the Department of Health in Lower Hutt. We spent many hours fund raising for the marching team. She will be sadly missed by so many RIP Colleen