Hendry, Colin
HENDRY: Colin Charles
19.8.1933 – 24.4.2026
Peacefully at Lansdowne Court, Masterton after a long battle against cancer.
Loved husband of Ann.
Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew, Deborah & Simon Bachler and Simon.
Loved grandfather of Amelia and Oliver Bachler and William Hendry.
Loved eldest son of Alick and Constance Hendry (dec).
Brother and brother-in-law of Priscilla and Leon Pitcher (dec), David (dec) and Jocelyn Hendry, Graham and Penelope Hendry, Andrew and Cynthia Hendry, Ian (dec) and Janne Hendry.
A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Village Chapel 4 – 6 High Street, Masterton on Thursday 30th April at 1pm, followed by private cremation.
Sincerest thanks to Drs & Nurses at Wellington Hospital Oncology, Palmerston North Hospital Oncology, Masterton Hospital, Kahukura Hospice and Cancer Society and the Lansdowne Court family for all their caring and loving support.
Hello Ann,
Sympathy and commiserations on Colin’s passing. It seems an awful long time ago when Ben and I first met you both, in 1989 at Rotorua’s Lions convention, and other DG’s elect, for that milestone in our lives! Bringing us all in contact with hundreds of likeminded people, and friendships enjoyed. It’s remembered with much fondness, and for that, will remain (as the song goes) “Thank you for being a friend”. And thank you Colin for your stalwart support.
Ben passed away on 10 March 2025, also with cancer, but mostly old age. And I am living with my son in Feilding, but looking into resthome care in Upper Hutt.
Take care of yourself Ann, with my sincerest wishes, Maureen Lee
Dear Ann, and family, we are so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing and want you to know we are thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Dianne and Colin Southey, Palmerton North
Dear Ann and family. Tony and I are very sad to hear of the passing of your lovely husband Colin. We are so glad we got to call in and see you a few months ago whilst in NZ. Tony always commented that he found Colin very interesting and loved listening to his stories. We would both like to thank you and Collin also for your very special friendship, love and support you showed to my mother, Mary, when she was living on her own. Colin was such a lovely, gentle giant. Please look after yourself, especially whilst going through this difficult time in your life. We love you.